Kazakhstan said it is postponing the planned 2025 Games of the Future tournament and other major events to save money amid costs related to massive flooding. “In connection with the unprecedented flooding, Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev has ordered the [postponement] of major events in order to save financial resources to eliminate the consequences of destruction and provide assistance to affected citizens," the Sports and Tourism Ministry said on April 27. The Games of the Future, described as a "large-scale event at the junction of sports, science, and technology," will be moved to 2026, officials said. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kazakh Service, click here.
Kazakhstan Postpones 'Games Of The Future' Amid Flood Costs
Kazakhstan said it is postponing the scheduled 2025 Games of the Future. The 2024 event was held in Kazan, Russia.