(…) The main mission of the Games of the Future is to truly unite people and inspire them toward new achievements. I am sure that the Games of the Future will become another golden bridge of unity, friendship and solidarity among our countries,” said Tokayev at the opening ceremony of the Games of the Future Astana 2026 powered by Samruk Kazyna. Where physical and digital competition meetUnlike a conventional multisport event, the Games of the Future place digital and physical abilities within the same competitive system. Basketball launches competitive programThe competitive program began at the Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex, where 16 clubs opened their group-stage campaigns in Phygital Basketball Presented by Halyk Fund. The first group of disciplines comprises Phygital Football UFL Presented by Samruk-Kazyna, Phygital Basketball Presented by Halyk Fund, Phygital Shooter CS 2 Presented by Yandex GO, and Phygital Dancing Presented by Solidcore Resources.