Schoolboy Alnazar Adisbek impresses everyone by taking part in city marathons, showing that true strength of spirit has no limits. This young hero has proven that neither age nor diagnosis is a barrier to achieving great goals. Among his achievements are marathons such as “Bіrlik Zhugirisi,” “Astana Run,” “Charity Samruk Marathon,” “Family Run,” “Zengi Baba,” “Run for Autism,” and many others.

Alnazar is a first-grade student at School-Gymnasium No. 97 in Astana. According to his mother, Mariya Aidarkhanova, the process of finding a school was filled with anxiety and fear—since not all schools provide the necessary conditions for children with special educational needs. Even more remarkable is the fact that last year, Alnazar participated in the “Charity Samruk Marathon.” During the event, 127 million tenge was raised, which funded the opening of new-format inclusion support rooms in five Astana schools. Alnazar became a student in one of them, joining an ordinary school as a first-grader—an extraordinary child in a neurotypical environment that itself stimulates growth and development. Without even realizing it, Alnazar contributed to his own future, alongside other runners.

Since early childhood, the boy has been active in sports—not only running but also swimming and skating. This helps relieve sensory overload, develop motor skills, and support socialization. Activities in the inclusion room also involve physical exercises, and children are supported by defectologists, speech therapists, and psychologists. Mariya believes that creating such inclusion rooms in mainstream schools is a huge support for children with special needs and a great chance for positive changes in their lives. This year, she and Alnazar plan to once again join the “Charity Samruk Marathon,” which will take place on May 3 in the Botanical Garden. The goal of the charity event is to raise funds for new inclusion rooms in Astana schools.

A year ago, participation in the marathon became more than just a sporting event for Alnazar—it symbolized his aspiration for a full life and integration into society. Today, his example inspires many and highlights the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities for all. It is worth noting that the organizer of the marathon—the Samruk-Kazyna Foundation—opened not only 5 inclusion rooms in Astana but also 6 more in other schools, providing inclusive education for more than 500 children with special needs.

Alnazar’s mother, Mariya Aidarkhanova, plays a key role in his life, inspiring him to new achievements. Their joint efforts demonstrate that with proper support and determination, any barrier can be overcome. “Inclusion is precisely meant to gradually change society, changing people’s perceptions of children with diagnoses,” says Mariya.

The main charity marathon of this spring will take place on May 3. Registration is available at samrukmarathon.kz (https://samrukmarathon.kz). All funds will go toward opening new inclusion support rooms in the schools of the capital.