On January 8, the national football team of the Kyrgyz Republic (U-23) held its official training session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of an important match in the second round of the Asian Cup. The team is preparing to play against the Vietnamese footballers, which will take place on January 9. The kickoff time in Bishkek is scheduled for 20:00.
In the decisive match for the Spanish Super Cup in football, "Barcelona" and "Real" will meet again. The semifinals of the tournament took place on January 8 and 9 in Saudi Arabia.
Today, January 9, the second match of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team will take place in Saudi Arabia as part of the Asian Cup. In the second round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face their Vietnamese counterparts. The game will be held in Jeddah and will start at 20:00 Bishkek time. In the first match, which took place on January 6, the Kyrgyzstan team lost to Saudi Arabia with a score of 0:1, while Vietnam secured a victory over Jordan (0:1). At the youth level,
Two-time world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling Akzhol Makhmudov held a meeting with members of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team. The Kyrgyzstan team is currently in Bishkek, preparing for the decisive matches of the Asian Cup.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has presented the full video of the match between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia. This match of the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23) took place on January 6 in the city of Jeddah.
17-year-old Shahlo Osmonakhunova, who lives in Kara-Kul in the Jalal-Abad region, is actively engaged in Olympic boxing. Her passion for sports began at the age of 14, and since 2023, she has been regularly attending a boxing section.
The sports and events ecosystem of India is actively shaping the character of cities, turning them into centers of economic activity and cultural exchange, as noted by Khaleej Times. On one of the warm evenings in November in Ahmedabad, more than 130,000 spectators filled the "Narendra Modi" stadium not for a concert, but for the final of the cricket world championship. This event became a true celebration, uniting people whose energy filled hotels, cafes, roads, and meeting rooms.
On January 9, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will play its second match at the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. The team, led by Edmar Lacerda, will face the Vietnamese footballers.
The national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan has announced an extended roster that will participate in the final stage of the 2026 Asian Cup. This competition will start on January 27 in Indonesia and will gather 16 teams divided into four groups.
Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team, shared his impressions after the match against the Saudi Arabian national team. The match, which was the first in the group stage of the Asian Cup, took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a 1:0 victory for the hosts.
Liam Rozenyor, a 41-year-old coach, has been appointed as the new head of Chelsea after Enzo Maresca left the club in early January. This was officially announced by the London team.
According to Reuters, the decision to withdraw from the match was made due to concerns about the physical condition of 23-year-old Raducanu. This was supposed to be her first official match since October, as she prepares for the upcoming Australian Open.
From February 7 to 8, a Grand Slam tournament of the World Series will take place in Paris, featuring judokas from Kyrgyzstan. This information is presented on the website of the International Judo Federation (IJF). Currently, 311 athletes from 52 countries have already registered to compete at the Paris Grand Slam-2026.
Information has become available about the referee who will officiate the match between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam in football. This match of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23) will take place on January 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
At the international athletics tournament "Christmas Starts. Memorial of E. S. Yalamov," which took place in Russia, Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Keneshbekov took first place. Photo by the organizers. Nursultan Keneshbekov won the 'Christmas Starts' tournament in Russia
The reason for this decision was the recent defeat to Rangers with a score of 3:1, in which the team was leading 1:0 at halftime. Currently, Celtic is in second place in the Scottish Premier League, trailing Hearts by six points and recently suffered a setback in the League Cup final, where they lost to St. Mirren.
At the moment, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is actively preparing for the final stage of the Asian Cup. The team's training camps, led by Nurzhan Jetibaev, began on January 5 in Bishkek.
On January 7, the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) held its first training session after the defeat to the Saudi Arabia team. The session took place at one of the training grounds in Jeddah and was aimed at the team's recovery. Under the guidance of coach Edmar Lacerda, the Kyrgyz players are preparing for the upcoming match of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, which will take place on January 9 against the Vietnam national team.
The Vietnam national football team has announced its squad of players for the Asian Youth Cup (U-23), which is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia with the participation of 16 teams. The Vietnamese team consists of 23 players representing various clubs in the country.
At the international athletics competition in Russia, Kyrgyzstani Nursultan Keneshbekov won his first medal. The competition took place on January 7 in Yekaterinburg as part of the All-Russian "Christmas Starts. Memorial E.S. Yalamov".
The schedule for the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan, has been published. The championship among junior teams of Division 3B, consisting of athletes no older than 20 years, will be held in Bishkek.
The Kyrgyzstan team (U-23) began its performance at the Asian Cup in a less than successful manner. On January 6 in Jeddah, as part of the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz faced the Saudi Arabia team and finished the game with a narrow defeat of 0:1.
On January 6, a memorandum of cooperation was signed in Jeddah between the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The document was signed by the presidents of both organizations: Kamchybek Tashiev from KFU and Yasser Al-Mishel from the Saudi side.
Valery Berezovsky has once again taken the position of head coach of the football team 'Abdysh-Ata', located in the canton. Photo from the archive. Valery Berezovsky has once again headed the club 'Abdysh-Ata'
In Sulukta, the regional football tournament has concluded, with the military unit "Börü" emerging victorious, reports Turmush correspondent. This event was organized in honor of Nurbek Baratov, who died during the conflict at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Several teams representing the region's law enforcement agencies participated in the tournament.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Nursultan Keneshbekov won at the international athletics tournament held in Russia. On January 7, the All-Russian competition titled "Christmas Starts. Memorial of E.S. Yalamov" took place in Yekaterinburg.
On January 6 in Jeddah, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFS) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, as reported by the KFS press service. The memorandum was signed by KFS President Kamchybek Tashiev and his Saudi counterpart Yaser Al-Mishel.
Meyerim Jumanaazarova's younger sister shared her thoughts on the unsuccessful performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games. This tournament took place in November 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, expressed his appreciation for goalkeeper Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, who successfully handled a penalty in the match against Saudi Arabia. The game, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah, was the first match of the group stage of the Youth Asian Cup and ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the Saudi Arabian team.
Shevchenko believes that holding such intergender matches in large arenas is wrong. “In training, I often technically and physically surpass many men, but in the arena, this is completely unacceptable. It contradicts the nature of human essence, and the audience perceives it negatively. One should not succumb to modern trends,” she added. “Gender equality is a word that I don’t like. Even saying it is difficult for me. Women should compete against each other, and men should compete against
Said Datsiev, captain of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, commented on the results of the match against Saudi Arabia. The first match of the Asian Cup took place on January 6 and ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the Saudi team.
At the beginning of the U-23 Asian Cup tournament, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the hosts of the tournament. In the 34th minute of the match, Arsen Sharshenbekov was sent off, leaving the team with a numerical disadvantage for most of the game.
The youth team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) has completed the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, finishing in third place in Group A. On January 6, the Kyrgyz team faced the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team. The match ended in a defeat for our team with a score of 0:1, with the decisive goal scored in the 88th minute. The Kyrgyz national team played with one player less from the 34th minute, and in the 77th minute, goalkeeper Kurmanbek
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, commented on the situation with Arsen Sharshenbekov, who was sent off during the match against Saudi Arabia. This match, which was the first in the youth Asian Cup, took place on January 6 and ended with a narrow victory for the Saudi Arabian team, 1-0. In the 34th minute of the game, Sharshenbekov received a straight red card, leading to his dismissal. "I want to express my support for Arsen Sharshenbekov.
In the match against the Saudi Arabia national team, the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team, Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, showcased a brilliant reaction by saving a penalty. This match, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah, was the first in the group stage of the Asian Cup and ended with a victory for the hosts with a score of 1:0.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, volleyball competitions for school students were held, resulting in the determination of the winners. The organizers, Turmush, noted that the main objective of the tournament was to promote sports among youth, strengthen friendships among students, and promote a healthy lifestyle. The tournament was organized by the "Taylak Baatyr" children's and youth sports school in collaboration with the district education department. A total of 28
In the first match of the Asian Youth Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan national team (U-23) suffered a defeat. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz footballers faced the team from Saudi Arabia.
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23), shared his opinion on the referee's performance in the match against Saudi Arabia. The first round match of the group stage of the Youth Asian Cup took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a victory for the host team with a score of 1:0.
As part of the AFC U-23 Cup, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan suffered a defeat against the team of Saudi Arabia, as reported in a press release from the Kyrgyz Football Union. The match ended with a score of 1:0, with the decisive goal scored in the 88th minute of the game.
On January 6, the final stage of the Asian Cup for teams under 23 years old kicked off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia is taking place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.
The youth football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) had an unsuccessful start to their performance at the Asian Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia. On January 6 in Jeddah, during the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team faced the Saudi Arabian team.
Today, January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) is preparing for a match against the team of Saudi Arabia as part of the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup. The game will take place in Jeddah and will start at 22:00 Bishkek time.
The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan began its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23), which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz footballers faced the host team of the tournament — the national team of Saudi Arabia. The match is being held at the stadium in Jeddah.
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has been appointed for the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The captain is Said Datsiev, a defender from the Issyk-Kul club "Bars." At the pre-match press conference held on January 5, Datsiev, along with head coach Edmar Lacerda, discussed the upcoming matches.
At the end of the year, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) publishes the traditional ranking of the best national chess federations. The Kyrgyzstan national team is ranked 70th in three categories: men's, women's, and mixed.
Jordan Pickford, the goalkeeper for the England national team and Everton club, has become the new owner of a historic Georgian mansion in Cheshire, for which he paid £5.7 million. This house has hosted such notable guests over the years as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and the current King Charles III.
