Ayana Kylchbekova, a seventh grader from Tokmok, successfully competed in a judo tournament, taking an honorable 2nd place in the weight category up to 36 kg. The tournament took place in her hometown, Tokmok. Turmush correspondent spoke with this young athlete.
In the match that took place on December 20 in Miami, Joshua showcased all his skills, which allowed him to secure a confident victory over Paul. He sent his opponent to the canvas several times, demonstrating superiority in technique and strategy. Currently, Jake Paul has 14 fights in his career, of which he has won 12 and lost 2. Anthony Joshua, on the other hand, has fought 33 bouts, with 29 ending in his victory and 4 in defeat.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has presented the final world ranking for 2025. In this list of the best wrestlers, there are 17 athletes from Kyrgyzstan.
Tyson Fury, the 37-year-old former world heavyweight champion, has named five potential opponents for his return to the ring next year. ⠀
At the friendly tournament held in Yerevan, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan took third place. This was reported by the association of this sport on social media. The first match against the team of Georgia, scheduled for December 21, did not take place due to the Kyrgyz team's delay. Initially, there was talk of rescheduling the match, but ultimately it was canceled, and our team was awarded a loss.
Kyrgyz athlete Nurzat Nurtayeva finished the year 2025 in 3rd place in the UWW world ranking. At just 23 years old, Nurtayeva participated in four tournaments, where she managed to win three medals.
The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is currently being held in the capital, Male, where four teams are competing.
On the first day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling, the winners were determined. On December 24, competitions took place in Bishkek, during which 5 sets of medals were contested in the weight categories of up to 57, 65, 74, 86, and 97 kg.
A new legionnaire from Russia has joined the national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling. In the 86 kg category, the gold medal was won by 29-year-old Malik Shavaev. He started the competition from the round of 16 and consecutively secured four victories.
In this match, Halokov lost with a score of 3:4, which was an unexpected outcome considering his achievements in boxing. However, the biting incident became the main topic of discussion, as the referee did not stop the fight or take any action. This moment was captured on video and quickly spread online.
Today, December 24, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will play an important match that will determine their advancement to the final of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup. The tournament, featuring four national teams, is taking place in the capital of the Maldives — the city of Male.
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Wrestling Championship has concluded in Bishkek, and the final matchups have been announced. The last five sets of medals will be contested on December 25.
As part of the championship, which took place at the Tulpar Sports Complex, around 150 athletes from 25 countries participated. The championship focused on promoting belt wrestling on the international stage, strengthening friendship and sports ties between nations, as well as identifying talented athletes and enhancing their skills.
On December 24, Deputy Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Karim Khandzheza and Deputy Bakhriidin Shabazov met with the prize winners of the World Boxing Championship held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). According to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, the parliamentarians congratulated the athletes on their outstanding achievements on the international stage and expressed gratitude for representing Kyrgyzstan with dignity.
The second day of the national championship in Greco-Roman wrestling has concluded in Bishkek. On December 23, 5 sets of medals were contested in Olympic weight categories.
At the international tournament in Armenia, the Kyrgyzstan futsal team secured third place. The Unibank Cup 2025 competitions took place from December 21 to 24 and featured four teams competing in a round-robin format.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev announced an increase in sports funding in the country. During the discussion of the republican budget, he noted that the amount allocated for sports needs reached 2.5 billion soms. For comparison, in 2024, 2.2 billion soms were allocated for these purposes, while in 2020, the amount was only 800 million soms.
At the final stage of the national championship in freestyle wrestling, which became an important step in forming the national team, the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, presented apartments to outstanding athletes. This was reported by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the awardees was Aiperi Medet kyzy, who received a three-room apartment, while Asan Janyshov was given a certificate for a two-room apartment. Additionally, one-room
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to host a new Ice Hockey World Championship. According to the Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the World Championship for youth teams in Division 3B will take place in Bishkek, featuring players no older than 20 years.
The Kyrgyz women's volleyball team is participating in an international tournament in the Maldives. Currently, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is taking place in the capital of the country, Male, with the participation of four teams.
Athletes who won medals at the 2025 World Wrestling Championship were awarded one-time cash bonuses from the government. The award ceremony took place on December 22 in Bishkek as part of the opening of the Kyrgyzstan Wrestling Championship, as reported by the State Agency for Sports.
On December 24, the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling took place in Bishkek. On the first day of the competition, five sets of medals were contested in Olympic weight categories.
On December 25, six athletes from Kyrgyzstan became owners of new apartments. The award ceremony took place on the last day of the national championship in freestyle wrestling.
At the end of 2025, the president of the Kyrgyzstan Para-Judo Federation, Rayimbek Maatkabylo, held an award ceremony for athletes and their coaches. He emphasized the significance of the work of the head coach of the national team, Kanat Imiyanov, in preparing athletes who have achieved international success.
In Miami, USA, on the night of December 20, an important heavyweight bout took place, in which Anthony Joshua (29–4, 25 KOs), the former world champion, achieved victory over Jake Paul (12–2, 7 KOs) by knockout. The Florida State Athletic Commission decided to temporarily suspend both boxers from competition due to concerns about their health and potential injuries. The most serious damage was sustained by Paul, who suffered a broken jaw. Immediately after the fight, Jake headed to a medical
The expanded squad of the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan for the Asian Cup (U-23) has been announced. Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the team, presented a list of 24 players. Of these, 23 footballers will be included in the final roster for the tournament.
In September of this year, the United World Wrestling (UWW) announced information about the locations of major international tournaments scheduled for 2026. According to this data, for the first time, the World Championship for adults will take place in Bahrain, while the Asian Championship for adults has been awarded to Jordan, despite Amman already hosting it this year.
Kyrgyzstan has submitted a bid to host two world wrestling championships, as reported by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic in an interview with Sport AKIpress. UWW President Nenad Lalovic visited Bishkek in early December.
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling has concluded in Bishkek, during which the winners and prize-winners in five weight categories were determined. On December 25, the last sets of medals were contested.
The Senegal national team, starting their title defense, demonstrated confidence by defeating Botswana with a final score of 3:0. Nicolas Jackson scored twice in this match, while the third goal was netted by substitute Sherif Ndiaye. Despite Botswana's diligent play and excellent saves from goalkeeper Goitseone Foko, the Senegalese completely dominated the field.
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, Mukhamed Askarbekov, showcased an excellent performance by scoring two goals in the Kazakhstan championship. Askarbekov recently signed a contract with the club "Taraz Omega," which competes in the First League of Kazakhstan.
The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan has successfully reached the final of the international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is currently being held in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where four national teams are participating.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has published the final world ranking for 2025. In this list of the best wrestlers in the world, there are nine representatives from Kyrgyzstan.
On December 22 and 23, the Championship of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling took place in Bishkek. Ten sets of medals were contested in the competition.
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team achieved victory over Moldova. This match took place on December 24 in Yerevan as part of the final round of the international tournament Unibank Cup 2025.
The hockey club "Washington Capitals" has once again found itself in a difficult position, suffering a serious defeat to the "New York Rangers" in a match that ended with a score of 3:7. This marks the sixth loss in the last seven games for the team, creating additional challenges in the fight for a playoff spot.
The Kyrgyzstan Championship in sports wrestling opens its doors today, December 24, in the capital, where a freestyle wrestling tournament will take place. Medals will be contested in five Olympic weight categories: up to 57 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 74 kg, up to 86 kg, and up to 97 kg.
The women's volleyball team from Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international competition taking place in the Maldives. These days, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital, Male, featuring four national teams.
19-year-old Endrick, who represents "Real," has moved to the French club "Olympique Lyon" on loan until the end of the current season. This decision was made due to the limited playing time he received at the Madrid club under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.
On the first day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling, the final pairs were determined. The competitions are taking place in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk Arena".
Today, December 25, the women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will take to the court for the final match of the international tournament in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is taking place in the capital of the Maldives — the city of Male, where four teams are participating.
Kazuyoshi Miura, who is now 58 years old, has decided to continue his performances on the football field for another year, reports Japan Today.
At the upcoming BRAVE CF 103 tournament, which will take place in Bukhara (Uzbekistan), three representatives from Kyrgyzstan will enter the ring. According to Prosports.kz, they will participate in the main card fights, which include seven bouts featuring participants from various countries.
In an interview with the Impaulsive podcast, Pam shared that Joshua approached her through the crowd and said, "Mom, remember, it's just boxing and just a fight."