The youth hockey team from Hong Kong has landed in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the World Championship (U-20). The competitions in Division ZV will take place on the ice of "Bishkek Arena" from January 18 to 24.
Photo 24.kg. Future champions are preparing for competitions In Kyrgyzstan, there are over 218 thousand people with disabilities, yet only a small portion of them find their calling in sports. Paralympians representing the country, from powerlifters to athletes, face difficulties and prejudice daily, demonstrating that disability is not an obstacle to achieving international success. Their inspiring stories of spirit, perseverance, and self-belief serve as motivation not only for aspiring
Kochkor-Ata Football Club "Neftchi" has announced the appointment of a new head coach. Starting in 2026, the team will be coached by Dmitry An, a specialist from Uzbekistan.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling has organized its training camps at the picturesque Issyk-Kul. The team is actively preparing for the upcoming international competitions.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ilyaz Abdumomun uulu, became the owner of bronze medals at the Mongolia Volleyball Championship. In December 2025, he signed a contract with the club "Umnugovi Yoluud," which competed in the country's second-tier league.
Today, January 16, in Krasnodar (Russia), another mixed martial arts tournament under the auspices of ACA MMA will take place. At ACA 199, 16 fights are scheduled, with two participants from Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz women's wrestling team will participate in the international tournament of the Ivan Yarygin Cup, which will take place in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports.
The breaststroke swimming competition at a distance of 100 meters took place on January 14 and 15. In the preliminary heats, Denis showed the second-best time, which allowed him to confidently advance to the finals. The final took place on the morning of January 15, where he finished with a time of 59.55 seconds, earning him second place and a silver medal.
On January 16, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan will play its first friendly match as part of the preparation for the competitions in Indonesia. Under the guidance of Nurzhan Jetibayev, the team will face the Tajik national team.
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, Shohrukh Makhamadaminov, has started his career at a new Russian club. At the end of 2025, it became known about his transfer from the Belarusian team "Stolitsa" to "Torpedo," located in Nizhny Novgorod.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Denis Petrashov won a silver medal at the international swimming tournament taking place in the United States. These days, the next stage of the Pro Swim Series is being held in Austin, Texas.
Specialist from Spain Francesc Bonet has been appointed as the head coach of the football club "Bars," which is the champion of the Premier League 2025. This was announced by the club's management through official social media. According to the information, the contract with the 32-year-old coach, who holds a Pro UEFA diploma, will be valid until the end of 2026.
In the run-up to the final stage of the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyzstan futsal team has announced two friendly matches. This was reported by the federation of this sport. Currently, the team is in Indonesia, where a training camp is taking place. As part of this camp, matches are scheduled against the national teams of Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia: the first will take place on January 16, and the second on January 18.
Photo from the internet. Solomon Kverkvelia The football club "Toktogul," representing Kyrgyzstan, has signed a contract with the outstanding Georgian player Solomon Kverkvelia, who is considered one of the best in his country in recent years. This information appeared on the official social media pages of the club. According to the published data, the contract between Solomon and the club is for two years. The footballer has already arrived in Bishkek to begin working together.
The Moroccan national team has reached the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, securing victory in a tense semifinal against Nigeria. The match ended in a goalless draw after both regular and extra time — 0:0, and the fate of the final spot was decided by a penalty shootout.
In a match held at the "Carlos Belmonte" stadium, attended by around 17,000 spectators, "Albacete" sensationally defeated "Real" with a score of 3:2, eliminating the team from the tournament.
The Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, spoke about the inclusion of the game of kokpar in the program of the 2026 World Nomad Games. This decision is aimed at minimizing disagreements and misunderstandings among the participating countries. He emphasized that the organizers adhere to the principle of apoliticism in sports and strive to preserve the spirit of ethnoculture.
At the VI World Nomad Games, a decision was made to reduce the number of weight categories. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Nursultan Adenov, head of the International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games. According to Adenov, this move is the result of an analysis of previous games. He noted that too many weight categories complicate the organization of competitions and reduce spectator interest. "If one sport lasts all day, spectators lose
Today, January 10, Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and heads the GKNB, congratulated the employees of his organization on their successful performance at the international futsal tournament "Narisete-2026," where they took first place, as reported by the security committee. The event took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 10 and gathered teams from various countries, including representatives of state
The World Nomad Games 2026 will be allocated 336 million soms, as reported by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. These funds are intended for organizing events and do not include sponsorship contributions. The games will take place from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan. The prize fund for the sports program will amount to 49 million soms, of which 5 million will be allocated for kok-boru, a team sport, and 1 million for prizes for horse racing,
On January 15, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, noted the success of the GKNB employees who took first place at the international futsal tournament "Naryste-2026." This information was disseminated by the press service of the State Committee. The competitions took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 10 and gathered teams from many countries, including representatives of government institutions, amateur teams, and football veterans over 35
At the VI World Nomad Games, a significant reduction in the number of weight categories in various wrestling styles is expected. This was announced at a press conference by Nursultan Adenov, the head of the international secretariat of the WNG. Adenov noted that this decision was made taking into account the experience of previous events. An excessive number of weight categories creates organizational difficulties and negatively impacts the dynamics of the competitions.
On January 15, at a press conference of the organizing committee of the World Nomad Games, the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that representatives from more than 100 countries will attend the World Nomad Games 2026. According to him, it is expected that over 3,000 people will participate in the event.
Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev met with the employees of his service who won first place at the international futsal tournament "Naryste-2026". According to information from the press center of the SCNS, the competitions took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 10, with teams from various countries participating, including representatives of law enforcement agencies, amateur teams, and football veterans over 35 years old.
Two-time Olympic medalist and world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling Akzhol Makhamudov spoke about how his life changed after he tied the knot. The athlete got married in December 2024.
The names of the captain and his assistants in the youth national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20), who will represent the country at the upcoming World Championship, have been announced. The competitions among teams in Division ZV will take place from January 18 to 24 on the ice of "Bishkek Arena".
The "Bars" team from Issyk-Kul has announced the appointment of a new head coach for the 2026 Premier League season. The head coach is Francesc Bonet, who has arrived from Barcelona (Spain). The 32-year-old specialist, holding a UEFA Pro license, has signed a contract that will be valid until the end of 2026.
From August 31 to September 6, 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the VI World Nomad Games (WNG). At a press conference held at the "Kabar" agency, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, shared details about the event, including the venue and innovations in the program. He noted that in late December 2025, Kyrgyzstan was granted the right to host the World Nomad Games. "This achievement confirms our responsibility
Tynchtykbek Omurzakov is a coach who has opened the way for many mixed martial arts fighters from Kyrgyzstan on the international stage. His trainees, among whom Myktybek Orolbay uulu and Uran Satybaldiev stand out, currently represent our country in the UFC. In an interview with Sport AKIpress, Omurzakov shared his experience and the story of his development as a coach. He was born in the village of Sary-Küngöy, located in the Osh region, in the Kara-Kulzhinsky district. The village is now
At the international swimming tournament Pro Swim Series taking place in Austin, Denis Petrashov, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a silver medal. The competition in the 100-meter breaststroke began on January 14, and in the preliminary heats, Petrashov recorded the second-fastest time, allowing him to confidently advance to the finals. The final race took place this morning, where Denis finished in 59.55 seconds, earning him second place and a silver medal.
Dillon Danis, an American mixed martial arts fighter, has received a chance to return to the ring, as he has been offered to compete in a grappling match against Magomed Zainukov, who is a promising UFC fighter and a close associate of Islam Makhachev. This offer came after an incident at UFC 322 in November last year, which resulted in Danis being banned for life from the UFC, also leading to the cancellation of his plans to return to MMA due to medical restrictions.
The youth hockey team of South Africa is already in Kyrgyzstan. The World Championship (U-20) for Division ZV teams will take place at the "Bishkek" arena from January 18 to 24.
Photo 24.kg. Director of the State Agency Kazybek Moldazhiyev (left) The sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, organized by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, was announced in Kyrgyzstan. According to the director of this agency, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the events of the VI WNG are scheduled for 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the opening taking place on August 31 at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The main competitions will start on
At a press conference held on January 15, the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that kokpar will be included in the program of the World Nomad Games, which will take place this year in Kyrgyzstan. He specified that kok-boru will also participate in the competitions.
At the preparation stage for the final part of the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyzstan futsal team is actively training under the guidance of Nurzhan Jetibayev in Indonesia. During the training camps, the Kyrgyz national team has scheduled two friendly matches: the first will take place on January 16 against the Tajikistan national team, and the second on January 18 against the Saudi Arabia team.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Denis Petrashov won a silver medal at an international swimming tournament taking place in the USA. The Pro Swim Series event is currently being held in Austin, Texas.
The newly established club of the Higher League of Kyrgyzstan in football, "Toktogul," has presented its updated coaching staff. The presentation took place in a closed format on January 14 at the "Muras United" base in Bishkek.
The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling will participate in a prestigious international tournament that will take place in Russia. The 37th "Ivan Yarygin Cup" will be held in Krasnoyarsk from January 29 to February 1. During the tournament, 20 sets of medals will be contested for both men and women.
In the Kemin district, in the village of Beishike, exciting competitions in eshek ulak took place, a unique game where the main participants were teenagers on donkeys. This information was provided by the participants of the competition themselves, who shared their impressions with a Turmush correspondent.
In the 2026 season, Venus Williams, the famous tennis player from the USA, started at the tournament in Hobart. Despite being the favorite in the stands, the 45-year-old athlete lost in the first round to German Tatjana Maria with a score of 4:6, 3:6.
The third module of the PRO license course, organized by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), started on January 8. This event represents the highest level in the AFC coaching education system.
"Barcelona" wants to finalize the transfer of Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis after he had a successful year on loan from "Manchester United." Since his arrival last summer, Rashford has become an important part of the team, scoring 7 goals and providing 11 assists, as well as playing a key role in the club's triumph over "Real Madrid" in the Spanish Super Cup.
The Olympic team aims to win between 4 and 8 medals, exceeding the previous record of 5 medals set at the Sochi Games in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018. The Paralympic team, in turn, is hoping for 2–5 medals, demonstrating cautious optimism amid existing challenges.
The football club "Toktogul," a newcomer to the Kyrgyzstan Premier League, has announced the signing of new players. Joining the team from the city of the same name is Georgian national team defender Solomon Kvirkvelia, as well as forward Eldar Moldojunusov from Kyrgyzstan. 33-year-old Kvirkvelia has played for various clubs throughout his career, including Kazan's "Rubin" (87 matches), Moscow's "Lokomotiv" (80 matches), Ukraine's
After the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United has decided to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach. The former club midfielder and Middlesbrough manager is now tasked with stabilizing the team, helping it secure a top-4 finish in the Premier League, and ensuring qualification for the Champions League.
Arman Tsarukyan, the Armenian fighter who missed the bout against Islam Makhachev in 2025, remains one step away from a title fight in the lightweight division (155 pounds) but emphasizes that he wants to stay active in the ring.
On Wednesday, January 14, Antoine Semenyo was the center of attention at St. James' Park, opening the scoring in the match and confirming his reputation as a player capable of stepping up in crucial moments.