Kazakhstan is a Host Country of the Kazakhstan is a Host Country of the 7th Asian winter games in 2011 7th Asian winter games in 2011 ((January, 30 – February, 6January, 30 – February, 6).).

The VII Asian Winter Games Facts:The VII Asian Winter Games Facts:

5th January 20065th January 2006 - Chosen as a hosting country in Kuwait - Chosen as a hosting country in Kuwait (Home of the Olympic Committee of Asia)(Home of the Olympic Committee of Asia)

USD 726 millionUSD 726 million included in 2008 budget for construction and included in 2008 budget for construction and renovation of sports facilities.renovation of sports facilities.

41354135 Athletes Athletes2727 Participating Countries Participating Countries6969 Sets of Medals Sets of Medals55 Sports Sports1111 Disciplines Disciplines

30th January 201130th January 2011 - Opening in Astana Arena - Opening in Astana Arena6th February 20116th February 2011 - Closing in Almaty Baluan Sholak Sport - Closing in Almaty Baluan Sholak Sport and Culture Palaceand Culture Palace

Taraz (Taraz (Jan.,13Jan.,13))

Chimkent (Chimkent (Jan.,14Jan.,14))

((Jan.,16Jan.,16))

Atyrau (Atyrau (Jan.,17Jan.,17))

Uralsk (Uralsk (Jan.,18Jan.,18))

Aktobe (Aktobe (Jan.,19Jan.,19))

Kustanai (Kustanai (Jan.,20Jan.,20))

((Jan.,22-23Jan.,22-23))

((Jan.,24Jan.,24))

((Jan.,25-26Jan.,25-26))((Jan.,28-29Jan.,28-29))

((Jan.,30Jan.,30))

((Jan.,21Jan.,21))

((Jan.,12Jan.,12))

Taldykorgan (Jan.,27)Taldykorgan (Jan.,27)

Kyzyl-Orda (Jan.,15)Kyzyl-Orda (Jan.,15)

OskemenOskemen

The Asian Winter Games Torch RelayThe Asian Winter Games Torch Relay

Regional stage of the 7th Asian Winter GamesRegional stage of the 7th Asian Winter Games torch relay in Petropavlovsk 21 January 2011torch relay in Petropavlovsk 21 January 2011

Fire of Asian Games passed through the main streets of the city of Petropavlovsk.Fire of Asian Games passed through the main streets of the city of Petropavlovsk.Relay was started at Relay was started at the residence of Ablai Khan.the residence of Ablai Khan.

The Governon (The Governon (AkimAkim) of North Kazakhstan region Serik Bilyalov took part in it.) of North Kazakhstan region Serik Bilyalov took part in it.

The Fire was carried near a central mosque Kyzylzhar.The Fire was carried near a central mosque Kyzylzhar.

The Fire was carried nearThe Fire was carried near the monument to Abay and Pushkinthe monument to Abay and PushkinThe monument at nightThe monument at night

The relay was finished by the regional drama theater The relay was finished by the regional drama theater named after N. Pogodin.named after N. Pogodin.

Tomorrow is the Tomorrow is the 3030 of January! of January!The opening of the 7The opening of the 7thth Asian winter games Asian winter gamesin Astana!in Astana!