The First Inter-University Logistics Olympiad in Kyrgyzstan

On March 14, 2025, the first inter-university student logistics Olympiad was held in the Kyrgyz Republic, organized by the International Higher School of Logistics (IHSL) of KGTU named after I. Razzakov. This event became an important milestone in the development of the country's logistics sector, which continues to grow dynamically and is becoming one of the key industries of the economy. The academic sector actively supports this process, and KGTU named after I. Razzakov is preparing highly qualified specialists in the field of logistics at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

The Olympiad brought together nine teams from various educational institutions in the country, which demonstrates the high interest of students and universities in this event. The participants of the Olympiad were:

• KGTU named after I. Razzakov - IHSL
• International University of Ala-Too, team "Rockefellers"
• International University of Ala-Too, team "Ala Too Express"
• Talas State University
• Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin
• Osh Technological University named after M.M. Adyshev
• KNAU named after K.I. Skryabin, team "Smart Leaders"
• KNAU named after K.I. Skryabin, team "EliteLogKNAU"
• KGTU named after I. Razzakov - ITR

The Olympiad covered key areas of logistics, including supply chains, inventory management, transportation and warehouse technologies, as well as the use of innovative solutions in the logistics industry. It was an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills in logistics.

The moderator of the event was the Deputy Director of IHSL, Rifert KP. The jury of the Olympiad included representatives from leading companies and organizations in the field of logistics and transportation:

• Zhumaev Erkine Borbutayevich – General Director of "Win Dors" company
• Rysmendeev Bekjan Bazarbaevich – Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic
• Abdurzakova Guzal Zakirjanovna – Cargo Department Manager at "Maximum Logistics Company"
• Akunova Nazira Dukuyevna – Deputy General Director of JSC "Kyrgyz Post"
• Sadyrov Akjol Baktiyarovich – Head of CMPOJSC "Kyrgyz Post"
• Mirzabaeva Lola Ramilyevna – General Director of "Asia Logistics Trade", lecturer of Logistics Courses
• Beilbaev Emir Manasbekovich – Regional representative of "Atisu" company in Kyrgyzstan
• Igor Golubev – Deputy Chairman of the Association of International Freight Forwarders of Kyrgyzstan
• Chynbaev Mirlan Koichubekovich – Rector of KGTU named after I. Razzakov
• Arzybaev Almaz Momunovich – Vice-Rector for Science of KGTU named after I. Razzakov
• Shaimherdenov Azat – Project Manager of the exhibition company BIEXPO
• Shen Georgiy Yuryevich – Head of the Scientific Research and Innovation Center for Electronics and Telecommunications
• Dzhumagulov Nasirdin Talasbekovich – Special Guest

The winners of the Olympiad were:

1st place — team ITR KGTU named after I. Razzakov, awarded a cup and a cash prize of 10,000 soms.

2nd place — team Talas State University (TalSU), awarded 5,000 soms.

2nd place — team IHSL KGTU named after I. Razzakov, also awarded 5,000 soms.

3rd place — team Osh Technological University named after M.M. Adyshev, awarded 3,000 soms.

3rd place — team KNAU named after Skryabin (ElitelogKNAU), also awarded 3,000 soms.

Special prizes were presented by JSC "Kyrgyz Post," including a Canon camera and logistics courses from Lola Mirzabaeva for the "Rockefellers" team of the International University of Ala-Too.

This competition was not only an event for demonstrating students' knowledge and skills but also an important step in strengthening the ties between educational institutions and the logistics industry.

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