On 9–14 September 2026 the Republic of Kazakhstan Karate WKF Championship (Shito-ryu) was held in Taraz.
Second-year students of the Physical Education and Sport programme won in the 18–20 age group:
- Yerdaulet Yerlan – 1st place, up to 75 kg
- Turar Kalpakbay – 1st place, up to 60 kg
