On November 1, 2025, an introductory meeting was held with the students of the Double Degree EMBA in Sport Management program, implemented in partnership with the French university Éklore School of Management.

The event was attended by Professor Frédéric Dosquet, Director of Business Programs at Éklore-ed, and Ulysse Ouvrieu, International Partnership Manager, who presented the structure of the program, the learning pathway, and professional development opportunities for participants.

The program has been chosen by leaders and top managers from Kazakhstan’s sports industry. Among the participants are Kenjegul Seitjan, Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan (8th convocation), as well as representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighting the program’s high level of trust and recognition.

During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to meet the representatives of Éklore School of Management and received their Acceptance Letters, official confirmations of enrollment. The business breakfast also served as a platform to discuss future directions for international cooperation and joint educational initiatives.

The program participants include representatives of sports federations, public and private organizations, directors of Olympic reserve schools, coaches, and entrepreneurs.

The launch of the program marks a significant milestone for Kazakhstan’s academic and sports communities, opening a new chapter in international cooperation and the development of future leaders capable of shaping the strategic growth of sports on a global scale.

This is only the beginning — the beginning of a new chapter in building the next generation of sports managers in Kazakhstan.