At the 2026 Winter Olympics, held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal in the men's singles event. This is the first gold in figure skating for Kazakhstan.
At the Winter Olympics taking place in Italy, skier from Kyrgyzstan Artur Saparbekov participated in the 10-kilometer race.
Maksim Lisitsyn, the head coach of the football club "Alga" from Bishkek, shared the results of the second stage of the team's preparation for the upcoming season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship. The first stage of preparation took place in Bishkek and focused on improving the players' physical condition.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Akjol Makhmudov, became the winner of the international wrestling tournament SUPER 4 WRESTLING, which took place on February 13 in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk" arena. In the decisive match of the tournament, Makhmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).
At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Kyrgyz skier Artur Saparbekov participated in his second race. On February 13, a 10 km freestyle race took place, featuring 113 athletes.
The team "Bek Jalal-Abad" from Manas took first place in the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship. The competitions of the first round of the new season of the National League took place from February 7 to 13 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, where 8 teams participated.
Anthony Joshua, the renowned British heavyweight, has gotten a tattoo in honor of two of his close friends, Sina Gami and Latifa "Latz" Ayodele, who were victims of a car accident in Nigeria last December.
On February 10, 2026, the executive committee of the Kyrgyz Football Union decided to appoint Antonio Mesa as the head coach of the National Women's Team of Kyrgyzstan. According to representatives of the KFU, Mesa will combine his duties with coaching the youth teams — girls under 17 (U-17) and under 20 (U-20). Photo KFU The KFU noted that Antonio Mesa's previous experience working with women's and youth teams will significantly improve the training process and create a
The captain of the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan, Aizhan Boronbekova, will continue to compete in the Kazakhstan championship. According to the Association of Women's Football of Kyrgyzstan, the 25-year-old footballer has signed a new contract with the club "Aktobe," which participates in the top league of Kazakhstan.
On February 13, the final matches of the first round of the National Volleyball League Championship in Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek. In the new season, eight teams are competing for medals, playing against each other in a round-robin format during each round.
According to information provided by the press service of the mayor's office, this audit revealed serious violations in the area of financial discipline, as well as discrepancies with current legislation regarding accounting, reporting, archival affairs, and internal control. The total amount of recorded financial violations amounted to 8 million 880.6 thousand soms. During the audit process, it was possible to return 414.5 thousand soms to the city budget.
An international women's wrestling tournament will take place in Sweden, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the event will be held from February 13 to 15 and will be called the Klippen Lady Open.
The international wrestling tournament Super 4 Wrestling is starting in Bishkek. As part of the event, five mini-tournaments are planned, each featuring four athletes. The competitions will take place in five Olympic weight categories — 57, 65, 74, 86, and 97 kg. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by athletes: Bekzat Almaz uulu, Bilol Sharip uulu, Orozbek Toktomambetov, and Malik Shavaev.
Currently, the Kyrgyzstan national team in freestyle wrestling is conducting its training in the city of Khasavyurt, Dagestan. The team's preparation is focused on the upcoming ranking tournament scheduled for the end of February in Albania.
Tyson Fury, who has been a two-time world champion in the heavyweight division, has announced his return to the boxing ring. His debut fight after a brief hiatus is scheduled for April 11 in the UK, where he will face Arslanbek Makhmudov.
At the competition, 29-year-old Simon made only one mistake, allowing her to surpass her compatriot Lou Jeanmonnot. The bronze medal was won by Bulgarian athlete Laura Christova.
On the sixth day of the Olympic Games in Italy, the events were filled with surprises.
On January 16, 2026, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved Order No. 16-t, which amended the previous order of the Cabinet of Ministers dated March 28, 2025, No. 228-t. According to the new document, item 10 has been added to the List of organizations that can receive preferential taxation when implementing construction projects that have the status of a national investment project or a project of state significance.
The WBC clarified that Usyk is entitled to one voluntary defense before the fight with Kabayel. Earlier, there was information in the press about a possible fight with Deontay Wilder, but Wilder agreed to meet with Derek Chisora. Tyson Fury is also a potential opponent for Usyk, but he is preparing for a fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov. Alexander Usyk last entered the ring in July 2025 in London, where his opponent was Daniel Dubois. In that fight, Usyk won by knockout in the fifth round,
Teams from Kyrgyzstan are actively preparing for the new season of the national football championship. On February 12, the next matches of the 2026 Premier League clubs took place during their training camp in Turkey.
Next month, the women's freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in an international tournament that will take place in Sweden. The Klippen Lady Open competition will be held from February 13 to 15 in the city of Klippan.
Unfortunately, cyclists from Kyrgyzstan will not be able to participate in the Open Masters Games, which are taking place in the United Arab Emirates. As reported by the Cycling Federation of Kyrgyzstan, the athletes were denied visas.
Both clubs have decided to part ways with their head coaches: Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank, in response to unsatisfactory results in the English Premier League.
The sixth competitive day of the 2026 Winter Games, taking place in Italy, brought many bright moments across various sports. In snowboarding, there were loud events: a South Korean athlete interrupted her attempt to win a third consecutive gold, Australia surprised everyone by winning gold in mogul, and in snowboard cross, hundredths of a second played a decisive role. Snowboarding - Halfpipe (Women): The End of an EraThe final in the snowboarding halfpipe was the main surprise of the day.
Today, February 13, skier from Kyrgyzstan Artur Saparbekov will once again take to the track at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 19-year-old athlete will participate in the 10-kilometer freestyle race, which will start at 16:45 Bishkek time.
In Bishkek, at the Koghomkul Sports Palace, the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among men's teams is taking place. This season, 8 teams are participating in the National League, competing in a round-robin format.
At the moment, the team "Bek Jalal-Abad" from Manas confidently occupies the leading position in the standings of the first round of the national volleyball championship. These days, the matches of the first round of the new season of the National League are taking place at the Koghomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, where 8 teams are participating.
The Muhamet Malo tournament promises to be a significant event for Kyrgyz wrestlers, as they will compete in three disciplines: freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's wrestling. Women's Wrestling Team Composition:
Today, February 12, football teams from Kyrgyzstan will play their matches during training camps in Turkey. The capital club "Ilbirs" will compete in Antalya against one of the strongest teams in the third division of Romania. Previously, "Ilbirs" suffered defeats from the Romanian team "Resita" (1:3) and the Russian team "Veles" (2:4).
On February 12, an extraordinary reporting and election congress of the International Kok-Boru Association took place in Bishkek. Delegates from national kok-boru federations and related equestrian sports from various countries attended the event, while some participants joined online.
In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, the republican winter sports games in skiing "I am a champion" have started. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush.
The main goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Dilnura Abibullakzy, will continue her career in the Kazakhstan championship. According to the Women's Football Association, Dilnura has officially signed a contract with the BIIK club from Shymkent, which plays in the top league of Kazakhstan.
Currently, the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling is conducting its training in Croatia. More than 300 wrestlers from various countries are participating in the training process, including Bulgaria, Georgia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Croatia, and Japan.
At the Open Masters Games-2026, held in the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyz judoka Dastanbek Nurmanbetov won a bronze medal in the category for athletes over 30 years old. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan, Nurmanbetov began the competition with a victory over a judoka from Jordan. However, in the second round, he suffered a defeat against an opponent from Uzbekistan. In the third round, the athlete managed to secure a victory over a representative from
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Dastanbek Nurmanbetov managed to win a bronze medal at the World Open Masters Games 2026, taking place in the United Arab Emirates. According to information from the State Agency for Sports, Nurmanbetov competed in the category for athletes over 30 years old.
Youth from the Suusamyr Valley held a tournament for young wrestlers, reports Turmush correspondent. From February 6 to 7, 2023, a district classification tournament in freestyle wrestling took place in the Suusamyr Valley, featuring boys born between 2009 and 2017. A total of 157 young athletes from the villages of Kyzyl-Oy, Kozhomkul, 1-May, Suusamyr, and Tunuk, representing the Jayil District, participated in this competition.
In the Batken region, a meeting took place where the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Shamenov, rewarded outstanding female athletes. He met with Zarina Asanova, a student of BatGU and a member of the Kyzyl-Kiy City Children's and Youth Sports School. Shamenov also discussed the achievements of coach Zhenishbek Toktonazarov, who is the mentor of Begayim Akbalaeva, representing the Kyrgyzstan national team in alysh kurash and residing in the village
Recently, Yoshinosuke Aoyagi, the world champion in freestyle wrestling from Japan, arrived in Bishkek, as reported on the Topsport.kg website. The world-renowned athlete came to Kyrgyzstan to exchange experiences with local wrestlers. During his visit, he will conduct a series of master classes where he will share his unique techniques and moves, as well as meet with Kyrgyz athletes.
The team representing Kyrgyzstan at the upcoming ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling, which will take place in Albania, has been announced. The Muhamet Malo tournament, the second of its kind in 2026, will be held in Tirana from February 25 to March 1.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Asel Sharbekova successfully competed at the Open Masters Games international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates. She participated in the archery tournament.
At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the KFS, held on February 10, a decision was made to appoint Spanish specialist Antonio Messa as the coach of the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan.
At the international Open Masters Games held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Asel Sharbekova, representing the Kyrgyzstan archery team, won two awards — a silver and a bronze medal. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The athlete was able to reach the podium in the over 30 category, earning silver, and also won bronze in the 30+ and 40+ categories.
The authorities of Kyrgyzstan's capital have announced the opening of "Bishkek Arena," scheduled for August 31, 2026. This multifunctional stadium, which is in the final stages of construction, will serve as a venue for football matches, concerts, and cultural events, making it a center for the country's sports and cultural life.
Yoshinosuke Aoyagi, the Japanese world champion in freestyle wrestling, held a master class for young athletes in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The training took place on February 11 at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy.
At the competition in the weight category up to 73 kg, the 40-year-old athlete began his performances from the quarter-finals and successfully achieved four consecutive victories, defeating opponents from Brazil and Kazakhstan.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Nursultan Keneshbekov has once again amazed everyone by setting a new national record in athletics. The competition took place indoors in China from February 6 to 8. On the first day, February 6, preliminary heats were held for the 1500 meters, in which Nursultan participated in the first heat, winning with an impressive time of 3 minutes and 50 seconds, securing his place in the final.
At the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina (Tesserete), 18-year-old Ukrainian skier Sofia Shkatula could not hold back her tears after the competition, which included athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Recent victory of Iler Bakhtiyar uulu has strengthened his position on the international MMA stage. His overall record now stands at 11 wins and 3 losses, confirming his talent and perseverance in the sport.