The recent elections for the position of president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) concluded with the election of Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, who also serves as the president of the Qatar Olympic Committee. This event took place during the 46th General Assembly of the OCA held in Tashkent.
From January 23 to 25, the 2026 Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Osh. At the tournament, 7 sets of medals were contested among men in the weight categories: up to 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 kg, and over 100 kg.
UFC 324 took place in Las Vegas, where Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett, becoming the interim champion in the lightweight division. The fight, which was held in a five-round format, ended with a unanimous decision from the judges, scoring 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in favor of Gaethje.
During an anonymous survey among athletes, it was revealed that almost half of them (49.2%) had not undergone any out-of-competition testing from September 2024 to September 2025. Only 4.4% of athletes were subjected to regular checks (6 to 10 times), while 35.5% did not provide samples even during official competitions.
Today in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, the opening of the Futsal Asian Cup - 2026 took place, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. Sixteen national teams are participating in the tournament, which are divided into four groups in the group stage. At the end of this round, the two best teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
At the Futsal Asian Cup taking place in Indonesia, the Kyrgyzstan national team lost to the Iraq team in their first match. The game took place on January 27 as part of the first round of the group stage.
From January 23 to 25, 2026, the 14th international freestyle wrestling tournament for boys born in 2009-2011 was held in Kara-Balta, organized in memory of the Master of Sports of the USSR, Myrsabek Kurmanaliev. 400 young wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.
Kyrgyz UFC light heavyweight fighter, Uran Satybaldiev, will not be able to participate in the upcoming tournament due to a serious injury. During the final training session, he suffered a ligament tear in his left knee. This was reported by the athlete's coach, Tynchtykbek Omurzakov, in an interview with Sport AKIpress. According to him, the surgery necessary for recovery will be covered by the UFC and is scheduled for the near future. At the moment, Satybaldiev is in Las Vegas, where the
Cristiano Ronaldo, the forward for the Portuguese national team and the club "Al-Nassr," may end his career in 2027. This was reported by renowned journalist Ben Jacobs.
Sergio Ramos, a legend of Spanish football, is showing interest in purchasing "Sevilla," the club he played for at the beginning of his professional career. After leaving "Monterrey," a Mexican club, Ramos has reached a preliminary agreement with key shareholders to begin official negotiations, offering around 400 million euros to complete the deal.
Today, the opening ceremony of the 2026 AFC Futsal Cup took place in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, as reported in the official press release of the Kyrgyz Football Union. In the group stage, the national team of Kyrgyzstan will face serious opponents. They will play their first match today against the national team of Iraq.
According to local sports publications, Nani, the former Portuguese international, may return to the football field as a player for "Aktobe." Although no official statements have been made by the club or the player himself yet, sources claim that discussions are in the final stages.
The Kyrgyzstan futsal team is preparing for the match against the team from Iraq, in which they will take the field in red uniforms. The first match of the group stage of the Asian Cup will take place today, January 27.
The head coach of the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan, Nurzhan Jetibaev, shared with the press about the team's goals for the upcoming Asian Cup, which will take place in Indonesia. The start of the final tournament is scheduled for January 27.
The distances at which Kyrgyz athletes will compete in the Winter Olympic Games in Italy have been specified. Two representatives from the country have been included in the national team.
Today, January 27, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan begins its participation in the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the team from Iraq.
In Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, the XXIX Open Memorial Tournament in Greco-Roman Wrestling was held, dedicated to Ivan and Sergey Yarmolenko, for boys born in 2011–2013. This was reported by the local authorities of the Aiyl Okmotu Dostuk. According to the representation, young wrestlers from Dostuk demonstrated excellent results and took prize places in the competitions.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Nursultan Keneshbekov took second place at the international athletics tournament held in Russia. The competition, known as the "Orenburg Mile," took place on January 24 in Orenburg.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) won the World Championship in the third division of Group B. The competition took place in Bishkek from January 18 to 24 and involved six teams.
From January 16 to 17, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in judo took place in Bishkek, with over 500 athletes representing seven regions of the country. According to the press service of the mayor's office, judoists from the Sports School for Martial Arts demonstrated outstanding results, winning numerous prize places in various weight categories. Among the champions of Kyrgyzstan were:
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team has announced its final roster for the Asian Cup, which starts today, January 27, in Indonesia and will feature 16 teams. 14 athletes have been included in the team roster — two goalkeepers and 12 field players.
Today, January 26, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team will begin its participation in the Asian Cup taking place in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face Iraq. The match will start at 14:00 Bishkek time.
At the awards ceremony for the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, announced plans to build a modern ice complex in Bishkek. “On behalf of the Bishkek city administration, I want to announce that this year we will do everything possible to implement this important project. We will find a suitable plot of land and begin construction of a new ice arena that will meet all modern standards,” the mayor stated.
On February 6 in Moscow, Russia, at the EFC Global 53 mixed martial arts tournament, there will be fights featuring Kyrgyzstani fighters, as reported by the MMA league's press service. The press release confirms this information. As part of the tournament in the welterweight category (77 kilograms), Sardorbek Abdumanapov from Uzbekistan will face Barsbek Jalil uulu from Kyrgyzstan. Also, in the heavyweight fight (120 kilograms), Aibek Joldoshov, representing Kyrgyzstan, will battle Russian
At the regatta in Malaysia, the yacht Dynamite, representing Kyrgyzstan, won in the IRC-2 division. This information was published on the official website of the competition. Participants noted that this event is one of the most significant in the world of sailing in Southeast Asia. This year, over 35 teams from various countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom, participated in the races. This is the second time that a crew under the flag
On January 25, the Kyrgyzstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place in Bishkek, featuring young athletes, as well as a championship for youth and veterans in the NeWaza category. During the competition, the winners among girls were determined:
The Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place on January 16-17 in Bishkek, where over 500 athletes from seven regions of the country gathered. This information was published by the press service of the Bishkek city administration on January 26. During the competitions, athletes from the Sports School for Martial Arts demonstrated a high level of preparation, winning both championship and prize places in various weight categories.
A working meeting was held in Bishkek with the directors of specialized children and youth Olympic reserve schools (SDYUSHOR) under the leadership of Kanybek Zholchubekov, the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Bishkek City Hall. This became known on January 26 thanks to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. During the meeting, participants discussed key aspects of the development of both children's and youth sports, as well as professional sports in
On January 24, a volleyball tournament took place in the village of Ak-Tal, located in the rural district of Togolok-Moldo in the Ak-Tal region of Naryn Province, where winners were determined, reports Turmush correspondent. As Dastan Imankbekov, the head of the village of Ak-Tal, explained, this event was organized by young people born in 1990. The tournament was held in three categories:
Jessica Pegula, representing the USA, confidently advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, defeating reigning champion Madison Keys with a score of 6:3, 6:4.
The bias associated with knowledge of the outcome is equally prevalent in both sports and the office. The conclusions are based on data collected over many years of observation, during which scientists studied the real impact of exercise variety on mortality rates. Participants in the experiment engaged in various sports, including running, cycling, swimming, rowing, gymnastics, tennis, squash, strength and aerobic training, yoga, stretching, and gardening. The results showed that those who
In anticipation of the new football season of 2026, the "OshMU" club has completed the transfers of ten new players. They have joined the team from various countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Russia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan. The list of new players:
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, shared his first impressions after testing the new "Ferrari SF-26" car. The testing took place at the Italian team's factory track in Fiorano.
On January 24, a solemn opening ceremony of the championship of Kyrgyzstan in judo took place in Osh, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, opened the official part of the event, emphasizing the importance of such competitions for forming the national team and developing judo in the country.
At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Zhanibek Amatov expressed the idea of the necessity to build a modern sports complex for the youth, located between the Masaliev rural administration and the Uch-Korgon rural administration in the Kadamjai district. According to Amatov, the population of Uch-Korgon is approximately 35,000 people, while around 20,000 residents live in Masaliev. He emphasized the importance of creating conditions for sports activities so that young people can develop their
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which featured the national teams of Senegal and Morocco, will be remembered not only for the result but also for a comical moment involving goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel. This was recounted by Senegal's backup goalkeeper Yevann Diouf after the match concluded.
From January 18 to 24, Bishkek hosted the World Championship among youth teams, with six national teams participating. The hockey players of Kyrgyzstan did not suffer a single defeat, winning all five matches. Their opponents were the teams from Hong Kong (4:1), South Africa (7:2), Iran (15:1), Luxembourg (5:3), and Mexico (7:4). The Kyrgyzstan national team, having scored the maximum of 15 points, took first place in the final ranking of the tournament, which allowed them to become the world
On his native island of Madeira, where the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo grew up, a shocking act of vandalism occurred. An unknown individual set fire to the bronze statue of the athlete and recorded his act on video, which he later posted on social media.
According to British sources, the heavyweight fight between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder is scheduled for April 4 in London and is nearly ready for an official announcement.
Victor Moses's transfer to "Kaisar" has become one of the most unexpected events of the winter transfer window. The 35-year-old Nigerian footballer, who gained fame through his performances for "Chelsea," has signed a contract with a club that is currently trying to maintain its place in the top division of Kazakhstan.
In the match that took place on Saturday, "Augsburg" won with a score of 2:1, which was a real shock for the spectators at the "Allianz Arena." Initially, the game was going well for the hosts when Hiroki Ito opened the scoring and put "Bayern" ahead.
At the weigh-in preceding the UFC 324 tournament, American bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman fainted, shocking the spectators and organization staff present.
Photo by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture and Sports. Kyrgyzstan U20 Ice Hockey Team In Bishkek, during the fifth round of the World Ice Hockey Championship among youth teams in Division 3B, the Kyrgyzstan team achieved a convincing victory over the Mexican hockey players. The match broadcast can be found on the YouTube channel "NTRK-Sport". The game ended with a score of 7:4 in favor of the Kyrgyzstan team.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan won the World Championship (U-20) in the third division (Group B). The competition, which featured six youth teams, took place from January 18 to 24 in Bishkek.
According to information from the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Jumabekov, who spoke on January 21, residents of the Bakai-Ata district have requested the construction of a sports hall. As the deputy noted, the youth from the rural municipality of Bakai-Ata initiated this issue, hoping for a capital construction program.
On March 15 in Las Vegas, at the UFC Vegas 114 tournament, there will be a fight between Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Orolbay (UFC 4-1) and American Chris Curtis (UFC 6-4-1NC).
At the press conference before UFC 324, Namajunas shared her opinion on Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes. She believes that both athletes deserve recognition as the greatest fighters in history. Despite Nunes having two formal victories over Shevchenko, the second fight remains a subject of controversy, and the contributions of both champions to the development of women's MMA are comparable, Rose emphasized.
At the upcoming UFC Fight Night (UFC Vegas 114) tournament in Las Vegas, which will take place on March 14, Kyrgyzstani fighter Myktybek Orolbay will face American Chris Curtis. Orolbay has a record of 4-1 in the UFC, and in his recent fights, he achieved two finishes: one of them was a kimura submission against Tofik Musaev, and in the other, he knocked out Jack Hermansson. However, in his last bout, the 27-year-old athlete suffered his first defeat in the organization, losing to Mateusz