Maksim Braun, an undergraduate student of the Faculty of Humanities and Education of S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, won a silver medal at the World Student Games in Slovakia.

2015 began for PSU with a big victory gained by Maksim Braun who won the silver medal in the mixed relay competition in biathlon at the World Student Games in Slovakia.

Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. There are many different types of biathlon combining cross-country skiing and archery (archery biathlon), snowshoe racing and rifle shooting (snowshoe biathlon), hunting ski race and hunting rifle shooting (hunting biathlon).

The whole world witnessed our athlete's triumph. According to Zh. Ableyev, Director of Sunkar Sports Club of S. Toraighyrov PSU, only a healthy nation can build our country’s bright future, and victory at the competition of such a high level is yet another confirmation of great sporting skills of our students.

The prize-winner says that the competition was tough. “This time, I didn't have enough energy to win the gold medal, but I'll try to do it next time”, says Maksim.