At the ranking tournament in Albania, which took place on February 28, Kyrgyz athlete Aiperi Medet kyzy won a gold medal in the weight category up to 76 kg. In her first match in the round of 16, she achieved a decisive victory over Kazakhstan's Gulmaral Yerkebayeva with a score of 12:2.
Kyrgyz athlete Nurzat Nurtayeva won a silver medal at the wrestling tournament in Albania. The competition took place on February 28 in the under 72 kg category, where seven wrestlers were divided into two groups.
At yesterday's public hearings, which took place on February 27, the budget project for the city of Osh for 2026 was presented. According to the proposals from the city administration, the Akhmatbek Suymbaev Stadium and the FC "Alaï" may receive 150 million soms in subsidies.
Photo UWW. Aiperi Medet kyzy At the recent ranking tournament in Albania, Kyrgyz athletes Aiperi Medet kyzy and Nurzat Nurtayeva successfully reached the finals, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). Aiperi Medet kyzy, competing in the weight category up to 76 kilograms, achieved victories over wrestlers from Turkey, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan with an impressive overall score of 35:2.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Gulnura Tashtanbekova took third place at the ranking wrestling tournament held in Albania. This information was provided by the UWW federation. Gulnura competed in the weight category up to 65 kg.
At a recent wrestling tournament in Albania, Meerim Jumaanazarova won a silver medal, reports UWW. The final match, which took place on February 27, saw the Kyrgyzstani athlete face off against Yuliana Yaneva from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist at the World Championship. The outcome of the bout was 2:0 in favor of Yaneva.
The athlete Diribe Weltaji has been suspended from competition by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to non-compliance with the rules for providing a doping sample in February 2025. The sanction takes effect from July 8, 2025, and will last until June 30, 2027.
68kg WW - Gulnura Tashtanbekova (KGZ) In the match for third place, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Apeksha Patil from India. In a tense bout, where the score was tied at 3:3, victory was awarded to Gulnura due to the last scoring action.
On February 27, the international ranking tournament in sports wrestling MUHAMET MALO–2026 took place in Tirana, Albania, where Kyrgyz wrestler Meerim Jumanaazarova won a silver medal. This information was announced by representatives of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. The athlete competed in the category up to 68 kg and began her performance from the quarter-finals.
On February 27, at the international wrestling tournament MUHAMET MALO–2026 held in Albania, Kyrgyz athlete Gulnura Tashtanbekova won a bronze medal. This information was published by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. Competing in the weight category up to 65 kg, Tashtanbekova began the competition with a match against Russian athlete Alina Kasabieva, in which she suffered a defeat. However, she managed to continue fighting for medals thanks to the consolation
Photo UWW. Gulnura Tashtanbekova At the ranking wrestling tournament held in Albania, Kyrgyz athlete Gulnura Tashtanbekova managed to win a bronze medal, according to information from United World Wrestling (UWW). In the under 65-kilogram category, Gulnura reached the quarter-finals, where she faced Russian athlete Alina Kasabieva. Despite the loss, Kasabieva advanced to the finals, giving the Kyrgyz athlete a chance to compete for bronze.
Photo UWW. Meirim Jumanaazarova At the ranking wrestling tournament held in Albania, Meirim Jumanaazarova won a silver medal, according to information from United World Wrestling (UWW). In the final of the 68 kg weight category, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Bulgarian wrestler Yuliana Yaneva and lost with a score of 0:2.
Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0) will compete at the RIZIN FF — LANDMARK VOL. 13 tournament, which will take place on April 12 in Fukuoka, Japan. His opponent will be Yuto Kubo, who has a record of 5-2-1.
Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev won first place at the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. The athlete competed in the under 70 kg category and managed to achieve four consecutive victories, leading him to victory.
Kyrgyz athlete Meerim Jumanaazarova has successfully reached the final of the ranking wrestling tournament taking place in Albania. Competing in the 68 kg weight category, she began her journey in the 1/8 finals.
The football club "Muras United" intends to fight for a place in the semifinals of the AFC Challenge Cup, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. According to the provided information, the matches will take place on March 4 and March 11.
Meerim Jumanaazarova has successfully advanced to the finals of the ranking wrestling tournament taking place in Albania, according to information from United World Wrestling (UWW). In the semifinal round in the 68-kilogram weight category, she won against Turkish athlete Nersin Bas with a score of 8:4.
At the wrestling competitions taking place in Albania, Meerim Jumanaazarova managed to reach the semifinals. This information was published by United World Wrestling (UWW). The Kyrgyz athlete achieved two consecutive victories over opponents from the USA, securing her place in the semifinals.
Today, February 27, the draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. In this stage of the tournament, 16 teams were drawn into 8 pairs.
Meirim Jumanaazarova successfully reached the semifinals of the wrestling ranking tournament taking place in Albania. The athlete is competing in the weight category up to 68 kg and began her fight from the 1/8 finals.
Kyrgyz wrestler Asan Janishov has successfully reached the quarterfinals of the ranking tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling taking place in Albania. Competing in the 87 kg category, he began his journey from the Round of 16.
At the ranking tournament in wrestling in Albania, Meerim Jumaanazarova confidently started with a victory. In this competition, she is participating in the weight category up to 68 kg and began her performances from the 1/8 finals.
Begaim Kyrgyzbaeva, one of the most well-known and successful football players in the country, will now lead the women's national team of Kazakhstan. Throughout her career, she became the champion of Kazakhstan 11 times and won the national cup 10 times. Since 2003, Kyrgyzbaeva has been an active player for the national team, having played 85 matches and scored 17 goals.
On February 27, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in athletics started in Bishkek. The event is taking place in the athletics hall of the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports named after B. Turusbekov.
In the Albanian city of Tirana, a ranking tournament in wrestling is taking place these days. On February 27, on the third day of the competition, 6 sets of medals will be contested.
The financial state of European football federations raises concerns ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup. They believe that the participation of teams could result in significant losses. The main factors contributing to this are rising costs, the lack of agreed tax benefits, and the extended duration of the tournament.
Kamaru Usman, who once topped the rankings regardless of weight classes, expressed doubts about a potential fight with Islam Makhachev, the current lightweight champion.
After a successful performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, where 20-year-old Alice Liu won gold in both the team event and the singles competition, an unexpected incident occurred. During the celebration of her victory, the medal detached from its ribbon and fell onto a hard surface, sustaining significant scratches.
The former coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, Uran Juzup uulu, will now be working in Europe. The specialist from Kyrgyzstan has become part of the coaching staff of the Polish national team.
In the Japanese league RIZIN, the next opponent for Kyrgyzstani fighter Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0) has been determined. His match will take place at the RIZIN FF — LANDMARK VOL. 13 tournament, which will be held on April 12 in Fukuoka.
In Kyrgyzstan, funding for the sports sector has significantly increased, rising from 953 million soms in 2021 to 2.6 billion soms by 2025. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at a republican meeting held on February 27, summarizing the year's results. Baisalov emphasized that such an increase in the budget has allowed for a significant expansion in the number of sports competitions for children, juniors, and adults at both national and
In 2026, the cycling team "Lokomotiv Manas" from Kyrgyzstan will begin its performances. According to the Cycling Federation of Kyrgyzstan, on March 4, the team will participate in competitions in Croatia.
Recently, the draw for the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament took place, which will be held in Albania. The Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling will be represented by 13 athletes.
The Kyrgyz Professional Football League has announced the schedule for the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Championship season. This season, 16 teams will compete in the Higher League, playing matches in two rounds — on their own and opponents' fields. Eight games are scheduled each week.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling took 7th place at the ranking tournament held in Albania. Currently, the second ranking tournament of 2026 is taking place in Tirana.
At the current tournament in Tirana, the matches in sports wrestling are ongoing. On this day, in addition to the bouts of Kyrgyz wrestlers, medals will also be contested in the women's weight categories of 59, 62, 65, and 68 kg, as well as in Greco-Roman style in the categories of 77 and 87 kg. Representatives of women's wrestling:
On the second day of the ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, athletes from Kyrgyzstan were unable to achieve success and left without medals. On February 26, competitions were held where 6 sets of awards were contested in freestyle wrestling among men and women. On this day, two Kyrgyz wrestlers competed on the mat, but they could not make it to the podium.
Today, February 27, a ranking wrestling tournament is taking place in Albania, where six sets of medals will be contested. On this day, five athletes from Kyrgyzstan will compete on the mat.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, won the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. Akmataliev competed in the 70 kg category and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.
Ernazar Akmataliev became the champion of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. The competition took place on February 25, where Akmataliev competed in the weight category up to 70 kg and took first place.
Photo from the internet Kaleb Kopytin, a 16-year-old football player from the USA, has moved to Kyrgyzstan and signed a contract with the team 'Ilbirs'. This information was confirmed by the club's press service. The club has already held a presentation for the new player. 'Ilbirs' is considered the base team for the country's youth national team.
At the tournament in Albania, Kyrgyz wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov won a silver medal. He competed in the weight category up to 74 kg, starting his journey from the 1/8 finals.
A match will take place in Bishkek that will open the new season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship among teams of the Higher League. According to the Kyrgyz Professional Football League, on March 1, at the National Academy of Football Stadium of the Kyrgyz Football Union, the teams "Ilbirs" and "Alaï" will meet. The start of the match is scheduled for 15:30.
At a press conference held in Colombia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino assured that he is "completely confident" in Mexico and its local authorities' ability to ensure safety during the World Cup matches. This statement comes against the backdrop of recent unrest in the state of Jalisco. Four matches of the final stage are planned to be held in Guadalajara, as well as two playoff games next month. By that time, a major renovation of the famous "Azteca" stadium will
The first match, which took place in Lisbon, also ended in favor of the Madrid club with a minimal score of 1:0, allowing "Real" to achieve an overall victory in the two matches — 3:1.
The champion of the Winter Olympics in Milan returned to his homeland, where he was greeted as a national hero. The first words of the Olympic champion were addressed to the fans who shared in his joy of victory. “I have no words, only immense gratitude for your support. This inspires me to continue to develop and glorify our country. Thank you all,” said the athlete.
The teams that the Kyrgyzstan national team will face at the World Ice Hockey Championship for second division teams in 2026 have been determined. Last year, in 2025, the Kyrgyz team won the third division tournament (Group A), which took place from April 21 to 27 in Turkey. Thanks to this victory, the national team won gold medals and earned the right to participate in the second division (Group B) in 2026.
Athletes from the At-Bashinsky district are heading to Kazakhstan to participate in the belt wrestling competitions. According to information provided by the district sports school, the international festival-tournament, organized with the support of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, will take place from February 27 to 28, 2026. The event will feature the best wrestlers from around the world.