Zhaksylyk Amiralyuly Ushkempirov - Soviet classical wrestler, Olympic champion, Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan (2017), Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1980), World Champion, Honored Coach of the Kazakh SSR.
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov made a significant contribution to the development of Greco-Roman wrestling in Kazakhstan. And his bright career inspired more than one generation of athletes to conquer sports peaks.
About the Martial Arts Palace
The Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov is located on the left bank of the Ishim River on Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 43. The palace is a unique sports complex with the possibility of holding international sports competitions not only in martial arts (Greco-Roman, freestyle, women's wrestling, judo, taekwondo), but also in other sports.
The opening of the multifunctional modern Sports Palace took place on July 6, 2019. By the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (No 802 dated November 27, 2020), the sports complex was named after the Olympic champion, world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, the legendary athlete Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov.
On September 8, 2021, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the country, a monument to the great athlete was erected on the territory of the facility, which was opened at the intersection of Kabanbay Batyr Avenue and the street of Khans Kerey and Zhanibek. The sculpture of the monument to Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov is made of bronze, the pedestal is made of granite. Height - 7.5 meters. Author was a sculptor from the Astana Yerbol Ziyabekov.
The palace building has a triangular shape, which symbolizes the soaring golden eagle, as a symbol of the power and freedom of Kazakhstan. All sports halls and grounds comply with international standards and requirements of international federations.
The sports complex is a 4-storey building with a total area of 32,146.1 m2. and includes: an arena, a hotel, a restaurant, a cafeteria, a fitness center, office space, a conference room, a martial arts hall, a wrestling hall, a medical center and an outdoor mini football field.
The versatility of the building lies in the fact that you can completely change the functionality of the arena. In the case of an event, the space in the center of the arena is equipped depending on the specifics of the event. It can be a boxing ring, a judo mat, a gymnastic carpet, taekwondo dayangi, wrestling mats, a basketball or concert venue.
For 2019-2023, one of the best facilities in the world gathered residents and guests of the capital for such grandiose events as:
KWU Asian Kyokushin Karate Championship;
Grand Prix World Cup in para-judo;
Para-judo Grand Prix World Cup;
Kazakh wrestling World Championship;
VTB League games;
International boxing tournament "Capital Cup";
International MMA Tournament "ALASH PRIDE 75";
Kazakh wrestling Republican tournament "Dala kyrandary";
Concert of the group "Ninety One";
Amre concert;
Barys theaters;
Concert of the Safronov Brothers;
International tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling among U20;
Republican freestyle wrestling tournament among junior youths;
Minister's Cup (Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo and boxing);
Republican Boccia Tournament among children with disabilities;
Hand-to-hand fighting World Championship, etc.;
International Judo Tournament "Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2025";
2025 World Para Judo Championships;
EURO 2026 Futsal Qualifying Tournament.