During the training camp in Turkey, the "Bars" team from the Issyk-Kul region played a match on February 18 against the Georgian club "Dila Gori," which was the runner-up in its country last season. The opponent opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the match and maintained the lead by halftime — 1:0.
Recently, the teams participating in the ranking tournament for wrestling, taking place in Albania, were announced. In the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 72 kg, 17 athletes are registered, including two representatives from Kyrgyzstan — Razak Beishkeyev and Amantur Ismailov.
At the moment, Zholaman Sharshenbekov, a renowned Greco-Roman wrestler, is undergoing training camps in Croatia with the Kyrgyzstan team. This athlete, who has twice become world champion and won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2025, recently underwent back surgery.
The match, held on Benfica's home ground, ended with a score of 0:1 in favor of the Madrid team.
At the World Grand Prix in para-athletics, which took place from February 10 to 13 in Dubai, Kyrgyz athlete Adina Samybek kyzy won a gold medal, as reported by the State Agency for Sports. Adina competed in the discus throw and achieved victory in this tournament.
The Asian Championship in Belt Wrestling will take place in Bishkek. According to information from UWW, Kyrgyzstan will host the continental championship in belt wrestling organized by United World Wrestling.
From February 11 to 13, the republican winter sports games "I am a Champion" took place in Karakol, where athletes aged 8 to 15 competed in alpine skiing. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, 110 young skiers participated in the competitions, representing six teams from the Naryn, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as from the Toguz-Toro and Chatkal districts of the Jalal-Abad region. As a result of three days of competition, the
With sadness, we announce the death of Georgy Shevchenko, a master of sports of the USSR and a veteran of Kyrgyz football, who passed away at the age of 85. Georgy Shevchenko left a significant mark in the history of Kyrgyz football, becoming one of the key players of the famous team "Alga" during its golden era. From 1965 to 1971, he defended the colors of the club, having been invited by coach Nikolai Samarin from "Dnepr".
On February 15, the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place in Bishkek. During the competition, three sets of medals were contested among women.
The teams that will participate in the upcoming ranking tournament in sports wrestling in Albania have been announced. In the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 82 kg, 17 participants have registered, including two representatives from Kyrgyzstan — Akjol Makhmudov and Yryskeldi Maksatbek uulu.
Akjol Makhmudov has joined the Greco-Roman wrestling team, which is currently undergoing training camps in Croatia. Under the guidance of Ulukbek Karacholokov, the athletes are participating in international training sessions, where more than 300 athletes from countries such as Bulgaria, Georgia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Croatia, and Japan are training simultaneously.
The regular stage of the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey has concluded. The competition began in November 2025, gathering five teams from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
On February 17, several sets of medals were contested at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the battle for leadership in the medal standings reached a new level. Norway was once again in the spotlight, while France showcased a dramatic victory in biathlon, and Germany achieved a historic podium sweep in bobsleigh. Key Achievements of the DayThe eleventh competition day confirmed the sustained superiority of the favorites, who not only maintained their positions
During the training camp in Turkey, the Bishkek club "Dordoi" played another friendly match. On February 17 in Antalya, the team led by Vladimir Salo faced "Spartak" from Kostroma, which currently holds the 4th place in the FNL of the Russian championship.
In Karakol, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in table tennis took place at the physical culture and health complex, featuring youth teams in the U-11, U-15, and U-19 categories. The competition gathered about 250 young athletes from various regions, including Bishkek and the regions of Chui, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad. The main goal of the tournament was to create a youth national team for table tennis in Kyrgyzstan.
In Kyrgyzstan, active preparations have begun for the Asian Wrestling Championship, scheduled for April 6-12 in Bishkek. On February 17, a working meeting was held, organized by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazbek Moldazhiyev, which was attended by representatives of the Wrestling Federation of Kyrgyzstan.
The Kyrgyzstan national cycling team has completed its performances at the Asian Championship held in Saudi Arabia. From February 5 to 13, the 45th Asian Road Cycling Championship took place in the city of Buraidah.
The composition of the Kyrgyzstan national team, which will participate in the upcoming ranking tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling in Albania, has been announced. This second ranking tournament of 2023, named after Muhamet Malo, will take place from February 25 to March 1 in the capital of the country, Tirana.
A resident of the village of Zhany-Talap, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, won a victory at an international wrestling tournament. According to information provided by local activist Syrtbek Ismagul uulu, Asel Toktosun kyzy won a gold medal at the "Klippan Lady Open" tournament held in Sweden. She competed in the under 49 kg category among girls. It is worth noting that the athlete previously won a silver medal at the III Asian Games for cadets, which will take
Today, February 17, a sambo tournament was held in the Talas region, organized by the internal affairs department. This event was dedicated to the memory of police lieutenant Bakyt Abasbekov, who tragically lost his life while performing his official duties. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police, law enforcement officers from the Talas region participated in the competitions. The wrestling took place in several weight categories: 64, 71, 79, 88, 98, and
Aidar Abdujalil uulu, who became the top scorer of the Kyrgyzstan futsal championship in 2025, has decided to transition to professional football. At the beginning of the new season, he signed a contract with "Barsa" from Karakol, the current champions of the country in football.
On February 13, the athlete participated in the SUPER 4 WRESTLING tournament held in Bishkek. Before the competition began, he conducted a master class at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy. After the tournament, Aoyagi was an honored guest at the wedding of a member of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Mukhammed Abdulaev. At the wedding, Aoyagi took part in a contest that was part of the "Super Reaction" attraction. The champion easily completed the task and caught all the sticks, which
The jiu-jitsu championship in the capital of Kyrgyzstan has concluded, gathering over 120 participants from various corners of the country, including districts of the capital itself.
From February 25 to March 1, the international ranking tournament Muhamet Malo will take place in the Albanian capital, Tirana, featuring Akjol Makhmudov, a wrestler from Kyrgyzstan.
Robin van Persie, the head coach of "Heerenveen," announced that the team's newcomer Raheem Sterling is currently unable to participate in the training process at the club's base due to certain regulatory restrictions. In light of this situation, the club had to quickly organize a training camp in Belgium so that the player could maintain his physical condition and train with his teammates until all necessary administrative procedures are completed.
White added that the meeting will consider many aspects related to the tournament, including the fight card and logistics. “We have three different options for all aspects of the organization, and we will see what the president likes and what he doesn’t. But I can say one thing: this event will be amazing, unique, and very expensive,” he emphasized at the press conference. The preparation for the tournament involves several teams, each of which has presented its proposals for the format and
Athletes from Kyrgyzstan have completed their performances at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy. The team consisted of two athletes who represented the country in cross-country skiing and alpine skiing.
The football club "Al-Ansar" has once again claimed victory in the Lebanese championship. In the match of the 15th round of the Lebanese Premier League, which took place on February 13, the "Al-Ansar" team faced "Safaa" away and won with a minimal score of 1:0. The only goal in this match was scored by Ali Tneich in the 81st minute, a player of the Lebanon national football and futsal teams.
Two players from the Kyrgyzstan national volleyball team will participate in the Kazakhstan championship. According to information provided by the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan to Sport AKIpress, Zhantemir Zheenbek uulu and Omurbek Junusov will play for the club "Taraz".
At the 2026 Olympic Games, the Japanese pair of figure skaters, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, won the gold medal in pairs skating, setting a historic world record in the free program with a score of 158.13 points. Photo Reuters. Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold, setting a new world record in the free program
On February 15, the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place in Bishkek, with over 120 athletes from various regions of the country participating. During the competition, 7 sets of medals were awarded, and the winners gained the opportunity to become the main candidates for participation in the national team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, as reported by the Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Kyrgyzstan.
The possibility of a ban on entry into Russia threatens several wrestlers from the Kyrgyzstan national team. Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev expressed his opinion on Russian athletes who changed their sports citizenship.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Shakirov, has completed his performances at the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. He participated in alpine skiing competitions, where he was registered in two categories: slalom and giant slalom.
At the international wrestling tournament Klippen Lady Open, held in Sweden, two Kyrgyz women won gold medals. Photo by the media. Aydemi Asangazieva won gold at the international wrestling tournament in Sweden The athlete Aydemi Asangazieva, competing in the under 53 kilograms category among girls under 17, demonstrated impressive results. In the group stage, she achieved three victories over Swedish opponents, with a total score of 24:3.
Athlete Akzhol Makhmudov is participating in a ranking tournament in wrestling, which will take place in Albania. The second ranking tournament of 2026, known as Muhamet Malo, will be held from February 25 to March 1 in the capital of Albania, Tirana. Makhmudov represents the national team of Kyrgyzstan and will compete in the weight category up to 82 kg.
During the training camp in Turkey, the newcomer of the Kyrgyzstan Higher League in football, the "Toktogul" team, played another match. On February 16, under the guidance of Sergey Puchkov, the team faced "Obolon," which is in 12th place in the Ukrainian Premier League table after 16 rounds played.
On February 16, the tenth day of the Winter Olympics took place in the resort cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, where several sets of medals were contested. The main heroes of the day were American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, Swiss skier Loïc Meillard, and Dutch short tracker Xandra Velzeboer. This day was marked by a combination of dramatic weather conditions and significant athletic achievements. The Gold That Was a Lifetime in the MakingThe highlight of the day was Meyers
The first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among women's teams of the National League has concluded in Bishkek, where the capital club "Dordoi" confidently took first place. In the new season, eight teams are participating in the National League.
From February 7 to 13, the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among men's teams of the National League took place in Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace. This season, eight teams are participating in the championship, which played matches in a round-robin format.
At the international tournament Ljubljana European Open, which took place on February 14-15 in Ljubljana (Slovenia), judoka Erlan Sherov became the champion. In the competition, which gathered over 500 participants from 45 countries, Sherov, competing in the under 90 kg category, confidently progressed through all stages of the tournament and won the final match against an opponent from Russia, earning the gold medal.
The football club "Toktogul," preparing for the new season in the Kyrgyzstan Higher League, has announced the signing of Mirbek Akhmataliyev, a former midfielder of the national team. This move is part of the team's strategy to strengthen its roster. Akhmataliyev, who previously played for clubs such as "Alga," "Dordoi," "Abdysh-Ata," "Muras United," "Alaï," and "Kaganat," as well as having experience playing in Georgia
During the tournament held in Minsk, 21 sets of medals were contested, including categories for men and women, as well as combat sambo. In combat sambo, in the weight category up to 98 kg, Kutman Kaiypbekov became a bronze medalist, taking third place. Sajak Barakanov also won a bronze medal in sports sambo in the weight category up to 64 kg.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aydemi Asangazieva, became the winner of the international wrestling tournament held in Sweden. The Klippen Lady Open competition took place in the city of Klippan from February 13 to 15.
Today, February 16, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in sambo has started at the sports complex named after Kaba uulu Kozhomkul, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competitions are held in both sports and combat sambo. On the first day of the tournament, athletes will compete in the weight categories of 58, 71, 88, and 98 kg. The championship will conclude on February 17. The opening of the event was attended by the Deputy Director of the State Agency
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Timur Shakirov competed in the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. On February 16, medals were contested in the alpine skiing discipline of "slalom," with 96 athletes participating.
As part of the "Digital Sports League for Teachers," a volleyball tournament was held among educators in the Ak-Suy district. This was reported by the Ak-Suy District Department of Education.
According to the publication Mash on sports, Nurmagomedov ceased to operate as an individual entrepreneur last year, settled his debts, unblocked his bank accounts, and continued to withdraw assets from Russia due to issues with tax reporting. Since 2021, Khabib has exited the Rossi fund, as well as the charitable organization created in his name, liquidated the travel agency "Hikmit Travel" (closed in November 2022), and shut down the clothing brand "Sildi" owned by his
The official bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028 has been submitted by the Kyrgyz Football Union to the Asian Football Confederation. This tournament is one of the most significant events in Asian football, gathering the 16 best national teams from the continent. The football federation believes that hosting the competition in Kyrgyzstan will not only accelerate the modernization of football infrastructure but also enhance the country’s international image and attract youth to the sport.