An opening ceremony of the Fitness and Health University-wide Spartakiad was held in the sports hall of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University.

The event was organized by the Trade Union Committee and Sunkar sports club of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University.

The Chairman of the Trade Union Committee of Pavlodar State University Gulnara Shamshudinova took part in the opening ceremony. She congratulated the participants of the event and wished them further success.

The University-wide Spartakiad brought together teachers from all faculties and staff members from all structural units. The winners will be announced upon the completion of a series of competitions. This year's program included six types of contests: volleyball, chess, table tennis, gymnastics, skiing and tug of war.

Members of the Facilities Administration Department obtained a convincing victory in two competitions held on Day 1: a tug of war contest and volleyball competition. The Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Information Technology took the second place. The third place in the tug of war contest was secured by the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Natural Sciences, while the third prize in volleyball was awarded to the Faculty of Architecture and Construction.

According to the Chairman of the Sunkar sports club Zhaudat Ableyev, the main purpose of holding this event is patriotic education of youth, raising the prestige of sports and promotion of healthy lifestyles.