The Games of the Future in Astana will provide a powerful impetus to the international phygital movement, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the opening ceremony of the tournament. I am confident that the the Games of the Future in Astana will give a powerful boost to the international phygital movement at the intersection of traditional sports and the cyber industry," Tokayev noted. Kazakhstan's Parliament has adopted the Digital Code and a dedicated Law on Artificial Intelligence. "The Constitution creates favorable conditions for the dynamic development of artificial intelligence while guaranteeing the protection of citizens' rights in the digital environment. He further noted that declaring 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence clearly reflects Kazakhstan's strategic commitment to a digital future.