Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 concluded in dramatic fashion, crowning champions across three disciplines while determining the latest clubs and athletes to secure their places at the Games of the Future 2026. Over five days of competition in Astana, more than 200 participants from over 20 countries competed across Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball and Phygital Dancing, battling for qualification to the Games of the Future 2026.
Event Overview
Taking place in world-class venues across the city, the tournament brought together some of the strongest competitors from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America as the season-long qualification pathway reached its decisive stage.
Phygital Football Results
ACF x Allur claimed their qualification place in Phygital Football after a strong run through the group stage and knockout rounds at the Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace. They masterfully demonstrated the combination of digital precision and physical execution that defines competition at this level. NS team, KMF Titograd, and FC OLYMPIC PHYGITAL also secured their spots, having produced strong performances across five heated days of competition.
Phygital Basketball Results
Phygital Basketball saw ZM NITUI crowned champions after an unbeaten tournament run, combining digital precision and on-court excellence to claim the title at the Alau Ice Palace. MINSK, Valencia Basket and Triada also secured qualification to the Games of the Future 2026, emerging from a highly competitive field to guarantee their places back in Astana later this summer.
Reflecting on the achievement, ZM NITUI’s Jan Kroflin said: “We faced a strong team and knew we would have to be at our best. We stayed focused, executed our game plan and got the result we wanted. Now our attention turns to the Games of the Future.”
Phygital Dancing Results
For Phygital Dancing, Andres Guardo claimed the title with a series of performances that showcased the rhythm, precision and consistency required to compete at the highest level of phygital sport. Runner-up Sagdi, alongside third-placed Susan Huertas and fourth-placed Sergio Mayta, also secured qualification after emerging from a highly competitive field. Reflecting on his victory, Andres Guardo said: “When I step onto the stage, I become a completely different person. I feel that transformation is what made the difference in my performance. I hope my performance strengthens at the Games of the Future 2026.”
Official Statement
John Hewitt, International Marketing & Communications Director at Phygital International, said: “Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 has showcased the extraordinary talent, determination and competitive spirit that define phygital sport. Bringing together athletes and clubs from across the world, the tournament highlighted both the global appeal of this format and the strength and diversity of the phygital movement. As we look ahead to the Games of the Future 2026, the performances we have witnessed here in Astana offer an exciting glimpse of what fans can expect when the world’s best phygital competitors come together later this summer.”
