During the competition, an incident occurred between Italian athlete Pietro Sighel and Canadian Maxime Laoun. Laoun attempted to overtake his opponent, resulting in contact that caused Sighel to fall on the ice.
This time, the 47-year-old Filipino will participate in a 10-round exhibition fight in the welterweight division against former world champion in the junior welterweight division, Ruslan Provodnikov.
The London "Arsenal" is pleased to announce the extension of Bukayo Saka's contract, which will now see him play for the club until the summer of 2031. The new five-year contract was made possible by mutual agreement before the expiration of the previous deal.
At the stage of the European Open Cup, which took place in Ljubljana on February 14-15, Kyrgyz judoka Erlan Sherov became the champion. Sherov competed in the under 90 kg category, where he faced 48 athletes.
As part of the first matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, UEFA presented the symbolic team of the week, which included the most outstanding players. The standout of the round was Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who scored four goals against Qarabağ, two of which were penalties, leading his team to a 6-1 victory. This brilliant match not only earned him a spot in the team of the week but also the title of best player of the matchday.
Representatives of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the Asian Cross Country Championship, which will be held in Japan. The competition is scheduled for February 21 in the city of Fukuoka, with the start set for 11:45 Bishkek time.
From February 12 to 14, an international tournament in freestyle wrestling for youth and girls was held in the village of Internacional, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region. 740 athletes born between 2010 and 2015 from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in these competitions.
The National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRK) has officially confirmed the acquisition of the license to broadcast the FIFA World Cup, which will take place in 2026. This tournament promises to be the most grandiose in history, providing Kyrgyzstanis the opportunity to watch the matches live and in high quality on NTRK channels.
Midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team Gulzhigit Alykulov has successfully debuted in his new club in the Belarusian championship. The winger signed a contract with Minsk's Dynamo during the winter transfer window and now represents a team competing in the Belarusian Premier League.
In the village of Sosnovka, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, Baktybek Abdyrazakov, a freestyle wrestling coach, was recognized for his many years of effort — his students and their parents organized a pleasant surprise for him by gifting him a car and a vacation package. The idea for the gift arose among the local residents. In a short time, graduates and current students, along with concerned locals, raised funds for this act of goodwill. The gift includes a 2019 Hyundai
In the Lebanese football championship, the team "Al-Ansar" played their next match on February 17, where they faced the club Al Riyadi Abbasiyah, currently in 9th place, at their home stadium. In this match, the league leaders unexpectedly suffered a defeat with a score of 1:2. This loss was only the second for "Al-Ansar" in the current season. Despite the setback, the team continues to hold 1st place in the standings; however, "Al-Ahed," in 2nd place, has the
In the first matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, true football dramas unfolded involving elite clubs. One of the most memorable moments was Paris Saint-Germain's comeback in the game against Monaco. After finding themselves in a disadvantageous position, trailing 0-2 due to a brace from Folarin Balogun, the Parisians managed to turn the game around in the second half, winning 3-2 thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and a brace from Désiré Doué. The outcome of the match was also
After the 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mikel Arteta emphasized that his team needs to pay attention to the harsh criticism. The game started promisingly for the Londoners, as they led by two goals, but after the break, they lost control of the match. The opponent managed to reduce the deficit, and in stoppage time, took advantage of a mistake by Arsenal's defense to equalize.
A meeting of the organizational committee responsible for preparing the first youth Delphic Games for member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was held at the mayor's office in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Participants of the meeting noted that all preparations are proceeding according to the approved schedule. Currently, the process of final confirmation of teams from participating countries is nearing completion.
Anton Shipulin, who previously represented Russia in biathlon, stated that he does not intend to return the gold medal won in the relay at the Sochi Olympic Games, even after the official disqualification of the Russian team.
Judges from Kyrgyzstan officiated a match in the playoff stage of the second Asian Champions League in football. The main referee, Mederbek Taichiev, led the team of officials assigned to the Round of 16 match, which featured the Australian club "Macarthur" and the Thai "Bangkok United".
The football club "Muras United" from the city of Manas will not participate in the first two rounds of the new season of the Kyrgyzstan football championship. The planned start of the Premier League is set for March 1, with 16 teams participating in the tournament.
Kyrgyz athlete Erlan Sherov won gold at one of the stages of the European Judo Cup. The competition took place on February 14-15 in the Slovenian city of Ljubljana.
Football clubs in Kyrgyzstan are actively preparing for the start of the new season of the Higher League. On February 19, in Turkey, "Dordoi" from Bishkek and "Kyrgyzaltyn" from Kara-Balta played their matches.
During the training camp in Turkey, the team "Muras United" from Manas played a new match. On February 19, the vice-champion of Kyrgyzstan faced "Ordabasy," which finished sixth in the last season of the Kazakhstan Premier League.
The thirteenth day of the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy was significant and eventful. For the first time, ski mountaineering was included in the Olympic program, and the final competitions in women's hockey and singles figure skating determined the winners. Additionally, medals were awarded in speed skating and Nordic combined, bringing us closer to the end of the competitions. Ski Mountaineering: First Gold in Olympic HistoryThis discipline, now part of the Olympic program,
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Kiamran Abbasov (24-7) is preparing for a new fight in Russia. His match will take place in the main event of the Fight Nights 134 tournament, scheduled for February 20 in Sochi.
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian forward, shared details for the first time about the conflict that led to his departure from Napoli.
The Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship of 2026 concluded on February 18 in Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from all regions of the country competed for medals.
In Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace, the Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship 2026 took place on February 18. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the tournament, competing for medals.
On February 18, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in sambo for the year 2026 concluded in Bishkek, held at the Koshomkul Sports Palace. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from all regions of the country participated in the competitions.
On February 19, Samat Erkinbekov was appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports, which operates under the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, as reported by the agency. The head of the department for analysis and development of high-performance sports, Kubanych Ermekov, introduced the new leader to the staff of the directorate.
The training camp of the Olympic football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will take place in Turkey. The training period is scheduled from March 18 to March 31 in Turkey.
From February 14 to 15, 2023, an open championship in freestyle wrestling for boys born between 2012 and 2017 took place in the village of Gornaya Maevka, located in the Aiyl district of Tash-Moynok in the Alamudun region of the Chuy province. This event was covered by a correspondent from Turmush.
In Beirut, FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a Lebanese passport, made possible by a decree from President Joseph Aoun.
Eden Hazard, who was previously a key player for the Belgian national team, revealed details about his life after retiring from professional football. According to the former Real Madrid player, he is now focused on his family rather than on sports.
The referee team from Kyrgyzstan has been appointed for the playoff match of the second Asian Champions League in football. The group of referees is led by chief referee Mederbek Taichiev, who will be officiating the Round of 16 match between the Australian club "Macarthur" and the Thai "Bangkok United." His assistants will be Ismail Talipzhanov and Eldos Murzabekov.
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan national volleyball team, Onolbek Kanybek uulu, continues his performances in the Lebanese championship. He plays for the team Hboub, which competes in the top division of the tournament.
The Football Association of Kyrgyzstan deeply regrets to inform about the passing of Georgy Shevchenko, a veteran of Kyrgyz football and honored master of sports of the USSR, at the age of 85.
In Bishkek, at the Koghomkul Sports Palace, the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship took place. According to information provided by the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competitions, competing for medals.
A student of the 11th "A" class of the Zhanyly Uulu Abdrakhman school in the village of Ak-Jar, Kadyirbek Turdumambetov, has become the center of attention due to his recent achievements in sports. According to a Turmush correspondent, Kadyirbek won second place at the international wrestling tournament for right and left hands, which took place in Uzbekistan.
After Vladislav Geraskevich was suspended from participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics, he received over $200,000 in financial support. This funding was provided by businessman Rinat Akhmetov through his charitable foundation and will be used for the athlete's further sports career as well as for his public activities.
The draw for the semifinals of the Open Championship of Uzbekistan in hockey has taken place. In the tournament, which featured 5 teams from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the four strongest teams that advanced to the semifinal stage have been determined.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in para-athletics has achieved a significant milestone: Adina Samybek kyzy won a gold medal in the discus throw at the world Grand Prix.
At the Winter Games in Italy, the Norwegian team, consisting of Johannes Klæbo and Einar Hædegar, won the team sprint. Thus, Klæbo set a new record, becoming a ten-time Olympic champion.
On the twelfth competitive day of the XXV Winter Olympic Games taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, outstanding victories were showcased, confirming the ambitions of the athletes. The competitions in alpine skiing, biathlon, freestyle, snowboarding, and short track concluded with thrilling results, while hockey battles reached a decisive stage. Slalom: Triumph of Shiffrin and Her ComebackThe key moment in alpine skiing was the women's slalom, where legendary American skier
From February 6 to 22 of this year, Italy is hosting the XXV Winter Olympic Games. Two skiers from Kyrgyzstan are participating in the competitions:
The ski racing competition "I am a Champion" took place in Karakol. The event was held from February 11 to 13 at the ski resort of the city and gathered young athletes born between 2008 and 2015.
Athlete Akzhol Makhmudov will participate in a ranking tournament in wrestling, which will take place in Albania. This was announced in a statement from United World Wrestling (UWW). The tournament, named Muhamet Malo, which is the second in the ranking list for 2026, will be held in Tirana from February 25 to March 1.
The second round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among National League teams will take place in March. According to information received from the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, the round will be held from March 23 to 29 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek.
The team "Abdysh-Ata" from Kant is actively preparing for the upcoming season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship. On February 18, the players of "Abdysh-Ata" held a friendly match against the youth team of "Kairat," which took place in Almaty.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling is holding a training camp in Croatia. During one of the training sessions, Bayaman Karimov, the current champion of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling, faced off on the mat against Aytzhan Kalmakhanov, the world champion from Uzbekistan.
In Nepal, a bill is under consideration that will tighten the conditions for climbing Everest. The upper house of parliament has already supported the initiative, and it will now be sent for a vote in the lower house before the elections scheduled for March 5.