Three Medals on the First Day: Kyrgyz Wrestlers Successfully Started at the MUHAMET MALO–2026 Ranking Tournament

Premier League: "Ilbirs" signs player from the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan

The football club "Ilbirs" from Bishkek continues its preparation for the new season of the Kyrgyzstan championship, strengthening its team with new players. As part of the latest changes in the squad, the club announced the signing of a contract with Keylob Kopytin, who represents the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17).

Rating tournament in Albania: Two Kyrgyzstani wrestlers will compete today. Brackets

Today, February 26, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan will compete on the second day of the ranking tournament in wrestling in Albania. On this day, six sets of medals will be contested in freestyle wrestling for both men and women.

Star of the Moroccan national team Achraf Hakimi accused of rape

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At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, Ernazar Akmataliyev won gold, competing in the 70 kg weight category on February 25. In his first match at this tournament, he defeated Ibrahim Ibrahimov, the reigning European champion in the 65 kg weight class.

Orozobek Toktomambetov won silver at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 ranking tournament in Tirana

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Ernazar Akmataliev won gold at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 ranking tournament in Tirana

At the international ranking tournament MUHAMET MALO-2026 held in Tirana, Ernazar Akmataliev became the gold medalist in the weight category up to 70 kg. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Akmataliev began his path to victory from the 1/8 finals, where he achieved a tough victory over the Russian Ibrahim Ibrahimov, the reigning European champion, with a score of 4:3.

Kyrgyzstan athletes won 3 medals on the first day of the ranking tournament in Albania

On the first day of the ranking tournament in wrestling taking place in Albania, Kyrgyz athletes won three medals. The tournament, which is the second in the ranking calendar for 2026, began on February 25 in the capital of the country, Tirana.

Zalkarbek Tabaldiev won bronze at the MUHAMET MALO-2026 tournament in Tirana

In the capital of Albania, Tirana, the international ranking tournament MUHAMET MALO-2026 took place, where Kyrgyz freestyle wrestler Zalkarbek Tabaldiev took third place in the weight category up to 70 kg. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Tabaldiev began his performance in the 1/8 finals, where he achieved a confident victory over his compatriot Rustam Kakharo with a score of 12:1.

Rating tournament in Albania: The opponents of Jumanzarova and Medet kyzy have been determined. Draws

In Albania, the draw for the women's freestyle wrestling competitions of the ranking tournament took place. At the tournament, 10 sets of medals will be contested among women, and the Kyrgyz Republic will be represented by four athletes.

Orozobek Toktomambetov won silver at the ranking tournament in Albania

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Orozobek Toktomambetov, successfully competed in a ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania, where he won a silver medal. Toktomambetov began his competition in the weight category up to 74 kg from the 1/8 finals.

Ernazar Akmataliev won gold at the ranking tournament in Albania

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, won a gold medal at the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. Akmataliev competed in the 70 kg category, starting his performance from the 1/8 finals.

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Wrestling Tournament in Albania. Kyrgyzstani Ernazar Akmataliev Wins Gold

Photo UWW. Ernazar Akmataliev At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, Kyrgyzstani Ernazar Akmataliev won a gold medal. The relevant information was published by United World Wrestling (UWW). Akmataliev competed in the category up to 70 kilograms and won the decisive match against American athlete Alec William Pontaléo with a narrow margin of 3:2.

Wrestling Tournament in Albania. Kyrgyzstani Orozobek Toktomambetov Wins Silver

Photo UWW. Orozobek Toktomambetov At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania, Kyrgyzstani Orozobek Toktomambetov won a silver medal. This information was published by United World Wrestling (UWW). In the final match in the 74 kg category, Toktomambetov lost to Iranian wrestler Younes Aliakbar Emami with a score of 0:5.

Women's wrestling teams from Estonia and Finland are training in Bishkek

Photo by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic Currently, international training camps for sports wrestling are taking place in Bishkek, with teams from various countries participating. The Wrestling Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported that the women's national teams from Estonia and Finland, representing the under-17 and under-20 age groups, have arrived in the capital. At one of the training sessions held at the "Zhashtyk" sports complex, the Vice President of the

Rating tournament in Albania: Zalkarbek Tabaldiev received bronze without a fight

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Zalkarbek Tabaldiev, took third place at the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. Tabaldiev competed in the 70 kg category and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.

Rating tournament in Albania: Ernazar Akmataliev reached the final, snatching victory from the Kazakh at the last second. Video

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ernazar Akmataliev has reached the finals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. He is competing in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting his performances from the 1/8 finals.

Orozobek Toktomambetov reached the final of the ranking tournament in Albania

Orozobek Toktomambetov from Kyrgyzstan has made it to the finals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. He competes in the category up to 74 kg and began the competition in the 1/8 finals.

Wrestling Tournament in Albania. Three Kyrgyzstanis Reached the Semifinals

An important wrestling tournament has started in Albania, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). Three wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan have made it to the semifinals: Orozobek Toktomambetov (74 kg category), as well as Zalkarbek Tabaldiev and Ernazar Akmataliev (70 kg).

Ernazar Akmataliev reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in Albania

Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev has successfully reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. Akmataliev competes in the 70 kg category.

Orozobek Toktomambetov reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in Albania

Kyrgyz wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov has successfully reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. Competing in the weight category up to 74 kg, he began his journey from the 1/8 finals.

The Gymnastics Federation of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan commented on the detention of the coach

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Zalkarbek Tabaldiev reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in Albania

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Zalkarbek Tabaldiev, reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in Albania. He competed in the under 70 kg category and began his performances from the 1/8 finals.

"Inter" exits the Champions League after defeat to Norwegian "Bodø/Glimt"

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Rating tournament in Albania: Ernazar Akmataliev defeated the European champion from Russia

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, began his journey at the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania with a confident victory. He is competing in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting from the quarter-finals.

The Kyrgyzstan national team will start preparations for the World Cup

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Rating Tournament in Albania: Results of Kyrgyzstani Players on the First Day

Today, February 25, the ranking tournament in wrestling started in Albania. On the first day of the tournament, 6 sets of medals are being contested.

The boxing hall in Karakol, where 2 world champions trained, is in emergency condition, - deputy

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Mexico declared the safety of the 2026 World Cup after the elimination of a cartel leader

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Business Run 2026. Entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan will meet at a team race

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The women's wrestling teams of Estonia and Finland are training in Bishkek. Video

International training camps have been organized in Kyrgyzstan, gathering several teams for sports wrestling. The women's teams from Estonia and Finland, representing athletes in the age categories of under 17 and under 20, have arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Kanatbek Mamatov Appointed Director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of Bishkek

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<b>Kanybek Zholchubekov</b> has been relieved of his duties as the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Bishkek City Hall

Kanibek Baibekovich Zholchubekov no longer holds the position of director in the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as in Youth Affairs and Tourism of the Mayor's Office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. He earned this position on January 12, 2026.

The deputy reported on the need for repairs and construction of stadiums in the Suzak district

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Five Prize Places at the International Tournament: How Wrestlers from Naryn Train in the Building of a Former Kindergarten

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Duyshbaev's Talent Becomes Coach of the French National Handball Team

Talant Duyshebaev, a renowned Kyrgyz handball player and coach, has taken over the leadership of the French national handball team. This was officially announced by the French Handball Federation. According to the federation's information, Duyshebaev will start his duties on March 16.

Dick Advocaat left the Curaçao national team before the historic start at the World Cup

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Ranking Tournament in Albania: The Opponents of the Kyrgyzstan National Team in Freestyle Wrestling Have Been Determined. Brackets

In Tirana, the draw for participants in the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling, which will be held under the name Muhamet Malo 2026, took place starting from February 25. In this competition, men will compete for 10 sets of medals, with 11 athletes from Kyrgyzstan participating.

Ranking tournament in Albania: Today, 9 Kyrgyz athletes will compete. Pairings.

On February 25, a ranking tournament will kick off in Albania, where six sets of medals will be contested on the first day. Nine athletes from Kyrgyzstan will participate in the matches.

Talant Duyshebaev appointed head coach of the French national handball team

Talant Duyshebaev, originally from Kyrgyzstan, has been appointed as the head coach of the French national handball team. His primary task will be to prepare the team for the qualifying matches for the World Championship against the Czech Republic, which will take place on May 13 and 17.

In the world ranking, according to UWW, five wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan are represented

On the United World Wrestling website, the world ranking of wrestlers has been published, which includes five athletes from Kyrgyzstan. The ranking at the beginning of 2025 is based on points earned at the World Championship held in Croatia.

Five Kyrgyzstani Athletes Made It to the UWW World Ranking

In the international UWW ranking published for 2026, five athletes from Kyrgyzstan earned points at the 2025 World Championship held in Croatia. Among the wrestlers representing Kyrgyzstan, the following results stand out:

Bekzat Almaz uulu takes 2nd place in the world ranking

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Jose Mourinho announced a boycott of the press before the return match against "Real"

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Ernazar Akmataliev Rises in the United World Wrestling Rankings

Photo from the internet. Ernazar Akmataliev Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev is currently ranked third in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rankings. In 2025, at the World Championship held in Croatia, the 25-year-old athlete won a bronze medal in the 70-kilogram category.