Chery Kazakhstan Supported an Inclusive Volleyball Tournament Held in Astana

On October 10, the 2025 Chery Cup inclusive sitting volleyball tournament was held in Astana, dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The games took place at the Paralympic Training Center.

As part of a global partnership with the National Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chery’s authorized distributor in Kazakhstan, part of Astana Motors, supported the tournament.

“The main goal of the Chery Cup tournament is to demonstrate that sport is open to everyone. We strive to promote Paralympic sports and help people with special physical needs socialize, as well as remind them of the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Nurlan Shamgonov, Head of Distribution at Chery Kazakhstan.

Six teams participated in the competition: Chery Kazakhstan’s team, the team of the National Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the team of the Paralympic Training Center (Caspiy Foundation), the team of the State Enterprise “Sports Training Center for Persons with Disabilities”, the team of the Elorda Sports Club of the Astana Akimat, and the team of the Astana Department of Employment and Social Protection.

The games were held in a friendly yet truly competitive spirit. The players fought for every ball, proving that fortitude and the will to win know no bounds. For the spectators, it was an inspiring example of unity and overcoming difficulties.

The team from the Paralympic Training Center (Caspiy Foundation) took first place at the 2025 Chery Cup. Second place went to the team from the Yelorda Sports Club for Persons with Disabilities of the Astana City Akimat. Athletes from the Sports Training Center for Persons with Disabilities became bronze medalists.

Chery Kazakhstan has been the official sponsor of the National Paralympic Committee of Kazakhstan since 2024. Key areas of cooperation include the development and support of social projects aimed at improving conditions for people with disabilities, as well as the holding of joint events under the auspices of Chery. 

The partnership aims to develop Paralympic sports in the country and create better conditions for athletes and people with disabilities.