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Air Astana: The official carrier
for the 28th World Winter
Universiade in Almaty
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has signed an
agreement to become a prime sponsor and official carrier for the
28th World Winter Universiade sporting event, which will be held
in Almaty 29th January to 8th February 2017. The official signing
ceremony took place in Almaty, with the signatories being Peter
Foster, President of Air Astana and Nail Nurov, Director of the
Almaty 2017 Winter Universiade Organizing Directorate.
Under the agreement, Air Astana will provide discounts to
participating sportsmen and official delegations on regional and
international flights, transport of the torch relay from Astana and
15 other cities to Almaty and use the airline's communications
resources to promote the event.
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The program of the Winter Universiade includes 12 types
of sports and is expected to attract more than 2000
athletes from more than 55 countries to Almaty. In addition
3,000 volunteers will be involved, including those coming
from outside Kazakhstan. More than 30,000 visitors are
predicted to attend the sporting festivities, with the event
also being broadcast to 80 countries reaching up to one
billion viewers.
From 21st October to 29th January there will be a number
of cultural activities held to celebrate this event so this
will be an excellent time to visit Almaty.