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The State Agency named the key sporting events of 2026 — from the Nomad Games to the Asian Games

The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports is focused on holding a number of significant sporting events in 2026 that meet high standards, including those that will be organized at the level of ayils. This was announced by the agency's director, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee held on January 19. According to him, the upcoming year will see events such as the 6th World Nomad Games, the Asian Games, the Beach Asian Games, the 20th Summer Asian

19.01.2026, 14:37
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In Kyrgyzstan, the level of regular sports participation has exceeded 40%, - State Agency for Sports

On January 19, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that the number of citizens regularly engaged in physical activity and sports has exceeded 40%. He also noted that in 2025, a total of 8,366 sports events were held across the country, with over 428,000 athletes and citizens

19.01.2026, 13:53
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Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won 846 medals on the international stage in 2025

In 2025, Kyrgyzstani athletes demonstrated impressive results at world and Asian sports competitions, winning a total of 846 medals. This was announced on January 19 at a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazibek Moldazhiyev, spoke. According to his information, in individual competitions, athletes won 267 gold, 234 silver, and 345 bronze medals. In addition, the country's teams took prize places

19.01.2026, 13:49
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The President instructed the Cabinet to organize training camps and anti-doping measures for athletes for two years.

According to order No. 450, President Sadyr Japarov instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a plan for selecting suppliers for state procurement of services related to conducting training camps and implementing anti-doping measures for athletes in the period of 2026–2027. This decision is aimed at creating conditions for the quality preparation of athletes and achieving high results in sports.

13.01.2026, 14:56
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In the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek, the relay race "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

On January 9, a sports festival for families called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. The corresponding message was published by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Vice Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva and Deputy Akim of the district Ainura Arstambekova attended the event and expressed their best wishes to the participants.

10.01.2026, 17:26
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Who is the best athlete of Kyrgyzstan in 2025? Sport AKIpress version

What is the simplest way to summarize the sports year? Correct — it is the selection of the best athlete of the year, and that is exactly what we will do now. At the end of December, the State Agency for Sports already held an award ceremony for its candidates, but there were too many winners divided by gender and sport. We will try to determine a single winner according to our version.

05.01.2026, 13:11
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Funding for sports in Kyrgyzstan reached 2.5 billion soms in 2025

On December 24, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced a significant increase in funding for sports in Kyrgyzstan by the end of 2025. As part of the discussion on the republican budget, the parliament revealed that the allocated funds for the sports sector amounted to 2.5 billion soms. For comparison, in 2024 this amount was 2.2 billion soms, while in 2020, funding was only 800 million soms.

24.12.2025, 11:39
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Champions of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman Wrestling Determined in 5 Weight Categories

From December 16 to 21, the boxing championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek, featuring athletes born in 2008-2009. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Teams from all regions of the country participated in the tournament, including the cities of Osh and Bishkek, as well as representatives from the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov.

23.12.2025, 09:21
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An IK-16 Employee Conquered the Teacher's Peak

On December 22, the press service of the State Penitentiary Service reported that Zhanibek uulu Toktorbay, a sergeant of the internal service and a controller of the regime and supervision department of correctional institution No. 16, successfully conquered Mount Uchitel. This peak is located at an altitude of 4500 meters above sea level.

22.12.2025, 11:51
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A weightlifting tournament will be held in Bishkek

From December 24 to 26, a weightlifting tournament will be held in Bishkek in honor of Olympic champion Kanybek Osmonaliyev, reports the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. This event is dedicated to the 45th anniversary of his triumph at the 1980 Olympic Games held in Moscow.

19.12.2025, 11:01
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Winners of the shooting tournament among special forces for the "Chairman's Cup of the GKNB" have been determined. Photos

On December 11 and 12, a tournament in automatic weapon shooting and practical shooting was held, organized among special units of law enforcement agencies, dedicated to the fight for the "Chairman's Cup of the State National Security Committee-2025." The event featured 115 shooters representing 23 teams from various agencies, including the State National Security Committee (GKNB), the Ministry of Defense, SOBR, PSN, and the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A

12.12.2025, 18:03
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The Cabinet of Ministers reduced the registration period for sports educators from 30 to 15 days

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed Resolution No. 786 on December 8, 2025, which introduces changes to the process of registering professional educators in the field of physical education and sports. The amendments pertain to Government Resolution No. 596, which has been in effect since November 11, 2013, and established the procedure for registering individuals engaged in professional pedagogical and educational activities in institutions of

12.12.2025, 11:48
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<b>Buzurman Bagyshbekov</b> appointed as Deputy Director of the State Agency for Sports

On December 9, a presentation of the new Deputy Director, Buzurman Bagyshbekov, took place at the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers. The introduction of the new appointee was conducted by Erzhigit Ibraimov, who is the chief expert of the sectoral policy department of the management for preparing decisions for the President and the Cabinet of Ministers.

10.12.2025, 10:18
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Sadyr Japarov presented the president of the United World Wrestling with the "Dostuk" order and received the UWW order.

On December 6, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with Nenad Lalovic, the head of United World Wrestling, and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, the president of United World Wrestling Asia. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, Japarov expressed gratitude for their significant contribution to the development of wrestling on the international stage and expressed hope for the further successful development of this sport under their leadership.

06.12.2025, 12:56
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Construction of the stadium in Kochkor is behind schedule — Minister Oruntaev demanded an increase in the number of workers

During his working trip to the Naryn region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, inspected the progress of work at several construction sites. One of the sites under his attention was the central stadium in the village of Kochkor, located at: 40 Years of Victory Street, 1/2, where a large-scale reconstruction is currently underway.

05.12.2025, 12:04
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Construction of a multifunctional sports complex continues in Bishkek

In Bishkek, on A. Toktonalieva Street, the construction of a multifunctional sports complex is actively underway, as reported by the city administration. According to the provided information, the building under construction will be a two-story rectangular structure with a total area of 2,296 square meters. The area of the land plot on which the construction is taking place is 0.2637 hectares.

04.12.2025, 18:19
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The deadline for submitting applications for the tender to build a stadium in Kyzyl-Kiya for 350 million soms has been extended.

The regional department of capital construction in Batken has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting applications for the tender related to the reconstruction and major repairs of the central stadium named after T. Kulatov in Kyzyl-Kiya, located in the Batken region. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, this tender is being conducted using an unrestricted procurement method.

04.12.2025, 09:17
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The new stadium will be called not "Azattyk Arena," but "Bishkek Arena," - the administration head

On December 1, the head of the president's office, Kanaybek Tumanbaev, announced that the new stadium will be named "Bishkek Arena," instead of "Azattyk Arena," as originally planned. The decision to change the name was made by the president after considering public opinion and conducting discussions. Tumanbaev noted that the stadium was given a new name at the request of the majority of citizens.

01.12.2025, 20:39
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The head of the Shooting Sports Federation stated that the shooting complex "9x19" is at risk of closure.

Zhibek Moldoeva, head of the Shooting Sports Federation, announced on her social media about the risk of closing the shooting complex "9x19," which is the only one in Kyrgyzstan. Moldoeva reported that since the beginning of January 2025, she has repeatedly reached out to various institutions capable of helping to resolve the issues concerning this complex. However, as of today, the situation remains unchanged.

29.11.2025, 17:13
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A stadium will be built in Kyzyl-Kiya for 350 million soms

The Batken Regional Office of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction has announced the start of a tender for the construction of the T. Kulatov Stadium in Kyzyl-Kiya. According to the information posted on the state procurement portal, an unrestricted procurement method is provided.

27.11.2025, 17:42
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Soil sampling conducted for the construction of a 10,000-seat stadium in Batken

At the construction site of the new stadium with a capacity of 10,000 seats, located in the Chety-Bulak area of Batken city, specialists from the Republican Certification Center conducted control work for soil sampling. According to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the sampling was carried out in accordance with GOST 28514-90. These tests are aimed at assessing the quality of the foundation compaction, which is critically important for ensuring the

25.11.2025, 14:50
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In Naryn, a renovated physical culture and health sports center has been opened

On November 22, in Naryn, after the completion of reconstruction, the physical culture and health sports center named after I. Asanov reopened its doors. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Attending the opening ceremony were Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Naryn region Nurbek Sattarov, the mayor of the city of Jaynak Nemat uulu, city council deputies, as well as

24.11.2025, 10:51
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The sports complex in the village of Lakhol in the Naryn region will be completed by the end of the year.

In the Naryn region, in the village of Lahol, the construction of a new sports complex is actively ongoing, with a cost of 57 million soms. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, funding is provided from the republican budget. Currently, 88% of the construction work has been completed, and the project is expected to be finished by the end of this year.

20.11.2025, 21:24
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"This will be the club's downfall." Tashiev urged football clubs to stop trying to negotiate with referees.

The President of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, expressed dissatisfaction with the attempts of football clubs to negotiate with referees, emphasizing that this could lead to serious consequences for the teams. On November 17, a meeting was held with representatives of the clubs participating in the Premier League of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, Tashiev highlighted the necessity of fair officiating in matches. He urged clubs to abandon any attempts to manipulate referees for

18.11.2025, 11:08
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In the village of Maltabar, the opening of a new mini-football field took place in the Jayil District.

In the Jaily District, in the village of Maltabar, the opening of a new mini-football field took place on November 13, 2025, built for the Abdirashit Berdibayev Secondary School. The event was initiated by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. According to information provided by the State National Security Committee, the event was attended by Imam Nazar Burkanov, head of the Jaily District

13.11.2025, 16:47
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The Kyrgyzstan National Team in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Returned from Moscow with Medals

The national team of Kyrgyzstan, representing the country in army hand-to-hand combat, successfully completed its participation in the I International Tournament "Victory Cup," which took place in Moscow from November 6 to 10 and was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. This was reported by the State Agency for Sports. At Manas Airport, the athletes were greeted by Emil Zayarko, the director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports at the State Agency for Sports,

11.11.2025, 14:29
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Sadyr Japarov opened the "Zhashtyk" arena after a major renovation

On November 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, participated in the grand opening of a sports arena that has been completely renovated. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, during the event, Sadyr Japarov proposed a new symbolic name for the complex — "Zhashtyk," whereas it was previously named after Dolon Omurzakov.

10.11.2025, 22:02
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<b>In Bishkek, after reconstruction, the small arena of the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium has been opened, and it is now called "Zhashtyk"</b>

On November 10, a ceremonial opening of the small arena at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium took place in Bishkek. The event was attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. According to the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, the updated facility covers an area of 15,000 square meters. Approximately 1.3 billion soms were allocated for the reconstruction of the arena.

10.11.2025, 15:35
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A press conference dedicated to the World Sambo Championship, which will take place in the capital, was held in Bishkek with the participation of Fedor Emelianenko.

On November 6, a press conference was held at one of the hotels in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the upcoming World Sambo Championship, which is scheduled for November 7-9. Notable figures such as the President of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Vasily Shestakov, legendary mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko, and the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan, Kazibek Moldazhiyev, attended the event.

06.11.2025, 20:51
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Fighter Fedor Emelianenko Arrives in Bishkek

On November 6, the famous mixed martial artist Fedor Emelianenko arrived in Bishkek. Emelianenko is a four-time champion of Pride FC and a two-time champion of RINGS. He was accompanied by Vasily Shestakov, the president of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS), for the event.

06.11.2025, 17:31
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30.5 million soms will be allocated for the completion of the major renovation and reconstruction of the E. Osmonov Stadium in Toktogul

In Toktogul, located in the Toktogul district, the process of selecting a contractor for the completion of the major repairs and reconstruction of the E. Osmonov Stadium has begun. This is reported on the state procurement portal, which indicates that the procurement method is unrestricted. The total amount allocated for the work is 30 million 465 thousand 965 soms.

30.10.2025, 19:25