The national team of Kyrgyzstan has completed the formation of its squad for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Italy. The 25th Winter Games, scheduled from February 6 to 22, will be hosted by the cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
A few months ago, such a prospect seemed unlikely, but by 2026 it has become quite real. According to information from various sources, informal discussions took place at one of the events of the Hungarian Football Association among the leaders of national football associations, where the main focus was on developing a unified position of UEFA and European federations in case of a deterioration in the international situation.
The event scheduled for June 14 has already been dubbed a "unique event." The main fight of the first show in January will be a meeting for the interim lightweight title between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. After this show, the UFC will focus more on fight matchmaking, and working on the card for the event at the White House will become a top priority. According to the new schedules, most participants will be selected by the second week of February, significantly earlier than
Emma Raducanu, seeded 28th, lost to Anastasia Potapova with a score of 7:6 (3), 6:2, having lost a lead in the first set where she was ahead 5:3. She noted that the match was played under difficult weather conditions, and her physical state did not allow her to compete at full strength throughout the match.
The third division (Group B) World Championship in hockey is taking place in Bishkek, where the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) has achieved its fourth victory. On January 22, after the match, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, visited the Kyrgyz national team to congratulate the players.
David Beckham, the legendary captain of the England national team, has reacted for the first time to recent events in his family after his eldest son Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents of interfering in his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz.
According to information provided by foreign sources, Dana White, head of the UFC, is in negotiations with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk regarding his potential participation in the new boxing promotion Zuffa Boxing.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan continues to demonstrate outstanding results at the World Championship (U-20), achieving their fourth consecutive victory. The tournament of the third division (Group B) is taking place in Bishkek, featuring six teams.
An important event has occurred for the women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan: for the first time in its history, it will participate in the Nations Cup organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation. This information was provided by the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. Achieving such a result became possible due to the high ranking of the team. Over the past two years, Kyrgyz volleyball players have twice become winners of the Central Asian Volleyball Association tournament.
A video dedicated to Kyrgyz Greco-Roman wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov, known among fans by the nickname "Shark," was presented on the official social media platforms of United World Wrestling (UWW). This material was posted as part of the TuesdayThrows series and is accompanied by an ironic caption that translates to: "If your opponent on the mat is called Shark, it's better to consult your coach and not step onto that match. Otherwise, you have every chance of becoming a hero
In the Chuy region, in the Panfilov district, a tournament on kok-boru was held, gathering participants of different ages. This information was provided by the Kok-Boru Federation of the Chuy region in an interview with a Turmush correspondent.
The football club "Bars," the current champion of Kyrgyzstan and based in Karakol, announced the signing of a contract with Aydar Abduzhalil uulu, who was the top scorer last season. In 2025, Aydar represented the team OshMU, where he also won the title of top scorer in the Kyrgyz Super League for futsal.
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Kimi Merk, will now play for FC "Alga". This became known through a statement from the Kyrgyz Football Union. Last season, Kimi represented the club "Dordoi".
The World Championship in hockey among youth teams (U-20), belonging to the third division (Group B), is currently taking place in Bishkek. On January 22, the matches of the fourth round will be held.
The club "Neftchi" from Kochkor-Ata has taken an important step towards renewing its squad by signing 11 new players. According to information provided by the club's press service, the following players will represent "Neftchi" in the new season: goalkeeper Artem Bely, defenders Akram Umarov, Almaz Malikov, Haruki Yamamura, Sardor Khursandov, and Sarvar Ablayev. Midfielders Dadakhon Yusupov, Sobit Sindarov, Zhavokhir Alizhanov, and Nikoloz Basheleishvili have also
The Kyrgyzstan team in Greco-Roman wrestling is actively preparing for the upcoming sports season. Currently, the athletes are at a training camp on Issyk-Kul, where they are undergoing intensive training.
From January 16 to 18, the championship of the Chui region in freestyle wrestling for boys under 17 years old took place in the city of Kant, reports Turmush correspondent. About 100 young athletes from various districts of the Chui region participated in the competition. The main goal of the tournament was to identify the best wrestlers in the region and to form a team to participate in the republican championship in freestyle wrestling.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) achieved its third victory at the third division World Championship (Group B) taking place in Bishkek. On January 21, in the third round, the team played against the national team of Iran, securing a confident victory with a difference of 14 goals — 15:1. At the moment, after three matches, the Kyrgyz team has earned 9 points and holds the leading position in the tournament table.
Photo from the archive. KR national football team At the start of the 2026 season, the total transfer value of the Kyrgyzstan national football team is 7 million 630 thousand euros, according to data presented by the Transfermarkt portal. Compared to the previous year, when the team's valuation reached 8 million 25 thousand euros, there is a decrease of approximately 395 thousand euros. This reduction is not critical; however, it demonstrates changes in the composition and structure of
In the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League, European football giants showcased their best qualities, achieving important victories that significantly altered the standings in the tournament. One of the most memorable matches was the clash in Prague, where "Barcelona" managed to secure a comeback victory over "Slavia" with a score of 4:2. Thanks to two goals from Fermín López, the Catalans, who were trailing after an early conceded goal, kept their hopes alive for a spot
The situation surrounding a potential fight between Conor McGregor is once again in the spotlight due to preparations for a possible UFC tournament at the White House. Representatives of Jorge Masvidal have opened the door for a match against the Irishman if the previously scheduled fight with Michael Chandler does not take place.
Alikhan Ali-Askarov, forward of the Kyrgyzstan U-20 national ice hockey team, is currently in first place among the tournament's top scorers. The World Championship for third division teams (Group B) is currently taking place in Bishkek, featuring six national teams, each of which has already played three matches.
On January 20, at the "Astana Arena" in the capital of Kazakhstan, three foreign fans were detained during the game between "Kairat" and the Belgian team "Brugge." This was reported by Tengrinews.kz, citing local law enforcement agencies.
Today, January 22, the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan will continue its fight in the World Championship (U-20). The competition is taking place in Bishkek at the "Nomad Arena," where teams from the third division (Group B) are battling for victory.
At the Saudi Arabia Masters tournament in Riyadh, spectators will witness a rematch between Luke Littler and Jan van Veen, who confidently advanced to the quarterfinals. These two players recently faced off in the final of the PDC World Championship, and now they will determine who is stronger at this moment.
The Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team for players under 20 is confidently in first place at the Youth World Championship. Currently, a third division tournament (Group B) is taking place in Bishkek, featuring six teams.
As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Buzurman Bagyshbekov, visited several sports institutions in the area. During the visit, he assessed the material and technical equipment of the sports schools, including the condition of training halls, the availability of sports equipment, the working conditions for coaches, and the organization of the training process for students.
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is taking an important step by participating for the first time in the Nations Cup organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). As reported by Sport AKIpress, the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan noted that this participation became possible due to the team's high ranking.
On January 21, matches of the third round of the U-20 World Youth Hockey Championship took place in Bishkek. Six teams are participating in this tournament, competing in Group B of the third division.
Gulzhigit Alykulov, a 25-year-old winger from Kyrgyzstan, has officially joined the team "Dinamo-Minsk," which competes in the Belarusian championship. This club recently became the silver medalist of the national championship.
On January 21, a match of the U-20 Ice Hockey World Championship Division III-B took place at Bishkek Arena, featuring the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Iran. The Kyrgyzstan national team achieved an impressive victory with a score of 15:1, demonstrating dominance throughout the match.
The meeting of the delegation of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) with Adylbek Kasymaliev took place recently, where Franz Reindl and Clifton Rottsteli represented the IIHF, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Kasymaliev emphasized that the opportunity to host the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship in Bishkek is not only a great honor for Kyrgyzstan but also a confirmation of trust from the IIHF, which demonstrates the country's reliability as a
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the youth world championship in ice hockey in Division 3B continues. This is reported by the hockey federation. In the third round of the tournament, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved an impressive victory over the team from Iran with a crushing score of 15:1.
The World Championship (U-20) in hockey continues in Bishkek, where the youth team of Kyrgyzstan has achieved its third consecutive victory. The competition is taking place in the third division (Group B) and features six teams.
Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, who is also the head of the Russian Olympic Committee, announced that the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Italy from February 6 to 22, will be streamed by the Okko streaming service. According to him, viewers will be able to watch all the competitions as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics. "The broadcasts will be available both live and on demand, and they can be viewed on any device," noted Degtyarev.
In the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region, a ceremonial meeting was held for Ikhtiyar Nishanov, who won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championship. The celebration took place at the House of Culture named after Shaken Zhorobekova. Among those present were the district akim Ruslan Aitbaev, representatives of various organizations, as well as friends and young athletes.
At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov of the Jogorku Kenesh raised the issue of the lack of social facilities in the village of Ak Tash (Ala-Tuu ayil okmotu) in the Kara-Suu district since the time of gaining independence. According to Kubanychbekov, local residents solve their problems independently, and in response to requests from women and youth, it is time to build a sports complex.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Otradnoe, there is the only girls' hockey team in the country that will receive support from local authorities. This was reported by Temirlan Kudaybergenov, the head of the village of Otradnoe.
During her speech at the parliamentary session, Zhyldyz Kurmanalieva highlighted the serious problem of the lack of sports infrastructure in Suzak. Suzak, one of the largest districts in the country, does not have a single sports complex in its center. The deputy emphasized that it is extremely necessary to build such a facility in the district center to foster sports discipline among the youth.
Kyrgyz footballer Gulzhigit Alykulov, representing the national team, has officially signed a contract with the Belarusian football club "Dinamo - Minsk," which participates in the top league of the Belarusian championship. This was reported by the Kyrgyz Football Association (KFS). Photo KFS. Gulzhigit Alykulov
In Bishkek, the Youth World Championship in hockey (U-20) for teams in the third division (Group B) is currently taking place. The third round of the tournament will be held on January 21.
The football player of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Gulzhigit Alykulov, has become a new player for the club "Dinamo-Minsk," which plays in the Belarusian Premier League. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, until this moment, Alykulov played for "Torpedo" in last year's season. The KFU expressed its pride in the player and wished him good luck in his new club: "We are confident that he will achieve great success at 'Dinamo-Minsk'."
During the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League, which took place the day before, fans witnessed both unexpected results and confident victories from the strongest teams. The defeat of "Manchester City" in Norway stood out as the main shock of the matchday.
The Kyrgyz Football Union intends to apply to host three significant tournaments in Kyrgyzstan. According to information received from the KFU press service, the republic plans to hold qualifying tournaments for three Asian Cups — for boys and girls U-17, as well as the men's category U-20.
Kyrgyz wrestler Akjol Makhmudov spoke about the reasons for his failure in the final of the 2021 Olympics held in Tokyo. He reached the final in the weight category up to 77 kg, but in the decisive match, he lost to Hungarian athlete Tamas Lorincz, resulting in a second-place finish.
The football club "Özgön" is conducting its training camps in Turkey, and this time they are taking place in Antalya. On January 20, the team played its second friendly match, facing the Russian club "Chaika," which represents the FNL.
From January 23 to 25, the national judo championship for men and women will take place in Osh. This event is organized by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The women's competitions will include weight categories: up to 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78 kg and over 78 kg. Meanwhile, men will compete in categories up to 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 kg and over 100 kg.
Today, January 21, the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan will play a match as part of the World Championship (U-20). The competitions among teams in the third division (Group B) are taking place in Bishkek at the "Nomad Arena."