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Dana White's Boxing League Announces First Title Fight
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Dana White's Boxing League Announces First Title Fight

The significance of this event is heightened against the backdrop of discussions surrounding the bill known as the "Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act." This bill, which has been approved by the House of Representatives committee, is now under consideration in Congress. If it is passed and signed by President Donald Trump, Zuffa Boxing will gain the authority to establish rankings, award titles, and enter into exclusive contracts with fighters, similar to the UFC. What does this law

12.02.2026, 09:28
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Fifth Day of the Olympics: Victories of the Favorites and New Gender Narratives

The fifth day of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy was marked by significant events: outstanding victories, national-level records, and the first successes in the medal standings. Some teams continue to confirm their leading positions, while others, including the Kyrgyzstan team, are just beginning their journey in the competitions. Biathlon: French TriumphÉric Perrot from France became the star of the day, winning the individual 20 km race with a time of 47:58.1, having only one miss.

12.02.2026, 08:18
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National League: "Bek" from Manas Takes 1st Place

In the first round tournament of the new season of the National League, held at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, eight teams are participating. After a successful game, the team "Bek Jalal-Abad" achieved its fourth victory and scored 9 points, allowing it to surpass "Kara-Suu" and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) due to additional indicators.

12.02.2026, 06:46
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World Champion in Freestyle Wrestling from Japan Conducts Master Class in Kyrgyzstan

A master class was held in Kyrgyzstan by the reigning world champion in freestyle wrestling, 23-year-old Yessinousuke Aoyagi from Japan. According to the federation of this sport, the event took place on February 11 in the capital of the country, Bishkek. Aoyagi, who won a bronze medal at the Asian Championship in Astana this year, also became the silver medalist at the tournament in Bishkek in 2024. In the same year, he achieved success at the World Championship in Albania.

11.02.2026, 20:49
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Kaktus.media became the media partner of the World Nomad Games

A memorandum of cooperation was signed at the National Historical Museum in Bishkek in the presence of the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, the head of the Secretariat of the WIC Nursultan Adenov, and representatives of the media. The signing of the document was an important step in preparing for the upcoming Games-2026. The main task of the memorandum is to ensure quality and extensive coverage of events both at the national level and on the international

11.02.2026, 18:35
Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan participated in a curling tournament in China
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Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan participated in a curling tournament in China

Photo of the National Olympic Committee "Lomonosov School" Recently, the junior team of Kyrgyzstan participated in an international curling tournament held in the Chinese city of Yichun. This was reported by representatives of the scientific-educational complex "Lomonosov School," where the athletes train. Teams from Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, and Russia participated in the competition, making the tournament particularly significant. For Kyrgyz junior athletes, this

11.02.2026, 18:06
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UTS in Turkey: "Kyrgyzaltyn" lost to Moscow's "Torpedo"

The football club "Kyrgyzaltyn," representing Kara-Balta, held its debut friendly match during the training camp in Turkey. On February 11, in Belek, the team faced Moscow's "Torpedo," one of the outsiders of the FNL in the Russian Federation.

11.02.2026, 16:25
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Kyrgyzstani Teenagers Became World Armwrestling Champions in Tashkent

Teenagers from Kyrgyzstan have won the title of world champions in arm wrestling in Tashkent. The head coach of the arm wrestling federation of the Issyk-Kul region, Ruslan Abdybek uulu, reported this to a Turmush correspondent. “I have been training children in the Issyk-Kul region for several years now. In the Jeti-Oguz district, there are currently 30 teenagers training, and more than ten of them are part of the national team of Kyrgyzstan in arm wrestling,” he noted, adding that interest

11.02.2026, 15:54
Antonio Mesa appointed head coach of the KR women's national football team
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Antonio Mesa appointed head coach of the KR women's national football team

The Executive Committee of the Football Union of Kyrgyzstan (KFS) has decided to appoint Antonio Mesa as the head coach of the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan. This became known during a meeting where important aspects of the development of the country's football infrastructure for 2026 were discussed. It is worth noting that Antonio will also continue to serve as the head coach of the U-17 girls' team, which will allow him to combine both roles.

11.02.2026, 15:36
Kyrgyzstani Islam Bayalinov won gold at the Open Masters Games
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Kyrgyzstani Islam Bayalinov won gold at the Open Masters Games

Recently, Islam Bayalinov, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a gold medal at the Open Masters Games 2026, which took place in the United Arab Emirates. The competition started on February 7 in Abu Dhabi, as reported by the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. In this tournament, the head coach of the women's judo team of Kyrgyzstan, Islam Bayalinov, competed in the under 73 kg category, starting the competition from the round of 16.

11.02.2026, 15:05
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Kyrgyzstan Athletes to Compete in Ranking Tournament in Albania

On the international stage of wrestling, Kyrgyz athletes will compete in Albania. From February 25 to March 1, the capital of the country, Tirana, will host the second ranking tournament of the current year. During the event, 30 sets of medals will be contested in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling for both men and women.

11.02.2026, 14:42
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Antonio Messa has headed the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan

The women's football team of Kyrgyzstan has undergone a change in leadership. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, Italian specialist Antonio Messa will now head the national team. This decision was made at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the KFU held on February 10.

11.02.2026, 14:37
Serena Williams criticized for advertising weight loss drug
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Serena Williams criticized for advertising weight loss drug

A scandal erupted following the release of a video by the American telemedicine company Ro, which was launched ahead of the Super Bowl. In it, the 44-year-old tennis player is depicted in a cropped top and mini skirt with a syringe containing GLP-1—a drug intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Williams claims that this medication helped her not only lose weight but also improve her cholesterol levels.

11.02.2026, 14:12
Alaman Ulak: How the National Game Transitions from Chaos to Strict Rules
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Alaman Ulak: How the National Game Transitions from Chaos to Strict Rules

Photo from the internet. Alaman ulak Recently, a major tournament in alaman ulak took place in the Uzgen district, resulting in one person dead and another seriously injured. The accidents were unrelated to the game itself. The first incident occurred at the Jazy River, where a rider who came to water his horse fell off a cliff and drowned. The second case involved a spectator who lost control while trying to drive up a hill, causing his vehicle to roll down, resulting in severe injuries to

11.02.2026, 11:07
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KFS extended the contract with the national team coach (U-23)

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has decided to extend the agreement with Edmar Lacerda, who is the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team. This decision was made at the meeting of the KFU Executive Committee held on February 10. Lacerda, a native of Ukraine, took the coaching position in April 2025. Under his leadership, the team reached the final stage of the Asian U-23 Cup for the first time in its history, which took place in Saudi Arabia. However, despite their efforts, the team

11.02.2026, 09:54
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Zhayyl Sambo Wrestlers Became Bronze Medalists of the Competitions

From February 6 to 8, 2026, an open sambo tournament was held in Tokmok, organized in honor of the outstanding statesman Arstanbek Duyshiev, a hero of Kyrgyzstan. 200 young wrestlers, both boys and girls born in 2012-2014, participated in the competition. The Jayil district was represented by 7 young athletes under the guidance of coach Kozubai Sherkozuyev.

11.02.2026, 08:44
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Norway's Leadership, Slovenia's Gold, Hosts' Success. Highlights of the Fourth Day of the Olympics

On February 10, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, the fourth day of the Winter Olympic Games took place, during which nine sets of medals were contested. The competitions showcased confident performances from the favorites: Norway solidified its position in the overall standings, Sweden shone in the ski sprint, and Slovenia claimed historic gold in ski jumping. Key Events and Heroes of the DayOn this day, medals were contested in disciplines such as short track, freestyle,

11.02.2026, 08:02
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Winter Olympics. Kyrgyz skier Artur Saparbekov took 94th place

Arthur Saparbekov, a skier from Kyrgyzstan, participated in his debut event at the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. According to the official Olympic website, the cross-country skiing competitions in the "sprint" category using the skate technique started on February 10, featuring 94 athletes.

11.02.2026, 07:30
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The Second Medal of Nursultan Keneshbekov at the Asian Championship in China

The competitions took place in the Chinese city of Tianjin from February 6 to 8. On the first day of the tournament, February 6, Nursultan participated in the preliminary heats for the 1500 meters, where he managed to win his heat with a time of 3 minutes 50 seconds. This result was the best among all qualifying participants, securing him a spot in the final with the best time.

11.02.2026, 01:37
The results of the competition for the construction of a tennis complex in Bishkek have been announced.
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The results of the competition for the construction of a tennis complex in Bishkek have been announced.

Photo of the Bishkek City Hall At the Bishkek City Hall, specifically in the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as in the Center for Public-Private Partnership, the results of the competition for selecting a private partner for the project "Reconstruction and construction of a year-round tennis complex based on the 'Tie Break' courts in the capital" have been made public. According to the municipality, the only participant that advanced to the second stage

10.02.2026, 20:37
Messi Missed the U.S. Freedom Medal Ceremony
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Messi Missed the U.S. Freedom Medal Ceremony

Lionel Messi spoke about why he was unable to attend the ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which took place in January 2025 in Washington. This award is one of the most prestigious in the United States.

10.02.2026, 19:32