In the capital of Qatar, Doha, the weigh-in ceremony for the UFC Qatar tournament: Tsarukyan vs Hooker took place. In this tournament, Myktybek Orolbai uulu will face Jack Hermansson. Both athletes successfully made weight for their respective categories.
The qualifying tournament for the 2026 World Cup has already seen its first notable failures. Currently, 42 teams have secured their spots at the World Championship, while several strong teams have officially lost the chance to participate in the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. One of the most significant failures was the Georgian team, which showcased a bright performance at Euro 2024. However, in the qualifying stage, the Georgian national team managed to achieve only one victory
On November 20, Meerim Jumaanazarova became the gold medalist at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. At the competition in Riyadh, the Kyrgyz athlete competed in the weight category up to 68 kg, where she achieved three consecutive victories and took first place.
From October 31 to November 27, the Chess World Cup is taking place in Goa, India, where Uzbek grandmasters Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov have amazed fans by reaching the semifinals. This is a significant achievement for the country, as one of the chess players is guaranteed to play in the final of the tournament and will have the opportunity to participate in the Candidates Tournament-2026, where a new contender for the world championship title will be determined.
Islam Talielev, a 15-year-old resident of Shopokov in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, has been actively participating in sports competitions for seven years, where he has repeatedly won prizes. He has 15 medals to his name, including 2 championship belts and 14 certificates. A Turmush correspondent spoke with the young athlete.
Kyrgyz fighter Myktybek Orolbay uulu is preparing for his next fight in the UFC. On November 23, he will meet Jack Hermansson at the UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker tournament.
The qualifying stage of the Youth Asian Cup in football kicks off in Bishkek. From November 22 to 30, matches will take place at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium and the Alga Sports Complex, featuring teams made up of players no older than 17 years.
This information was announced by Trump after a meeting with a White House task force dedicated to preparations for the upcoming tournament.
On November 16 in Kokshetau, the "Astana" team achieved its second victory over the local "Okzhetpes," allowing it to become the sole leader of the women's National League of Kazakhstan.
On the first day of the jiu-jitsu competitions at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athletes from Kyrgyzstan won three bronze medals. On November 20, four sets of medals were contested during these games, with three Kyrgyz athletes participating in the competition.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, the last four sets of medals in wrestling will be contested on November 21. Today, the competition program includes matches in freestyle wrestling, featuring four representatives from Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan presented its wrestler Abdymalik Karachov, who became the winner in freestyle wrestling at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. Karachov competed in the category up to 57 kg. During the tournament, he achieved important victories over Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev, who is a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games and the 2025 World Championship, as well as over Guinea's
At the World Boxing Cup stage held in India, the Kyrgyzstan team took 10th place in the overall medal standings. The final bouts of the tournament, organized under the auspices of World Boxing, concluded on November 20 in the city of Greater Noida.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling won 4th place. The competitions for women took place on November 19 and 20, during which 6 sets of medals were contested in Olympic weight categories.
Kyrgyz athletes brought home three bronze medals in jiu-jitsu at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games, which are taking place in Saudi Arabia. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. The bronze medals were won by athletes Argen Abdymanapov, Abdurakhman Murtazaliev, and Ruslan Sagdeev.
Bishkek and Yekaterinburg continue to develop their cooperation, following the Roadmap for 2025–2026, which was created to support the Agreement on Twin City Relations between these cities. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. A recent online meeting was held, attended by the heads of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as representatives from the tourism and youth sectors of the Bishkek city administration, the Committee for Physical
The Russian fighter Islam Makhachev, who previously held the UFC champion title, shared his plans for the future. He noted that if he wins on November 16 at UFC 322 in New York against Australian Jack Della Maddalena, he would like to face Kamaru Usman, the former welterweight champion.
The Kyrgyzstan national football team now ranks 104th in the FIFA rankings. On November 19, the updated ranking was published, which takes into account the results of the World Cup qualifying round and friendly matches.
The Kyrgyzstan national team took 13th place in the medal standings of the Islamic Games, which are being held in Saudi Arabia. On November 20, our athletes won 7 medals in wrestling and jiu-jitsu, including 3 gold medals and 4 bronze medals.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athletes from Kyrgyzstan won three bronze medals in jiu-jitsu. This information is posted on the official competition website. In the final bronze matches, the following results were achieved:
The documentary film "Kyrgyzstan - the homeland of champions" was presented by UFC Eurasia on its channel.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling has completed its participation in the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. The sixth Games are currently being held in Riyadh.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, athlete from Kyrgyzstan Sezim Jumaanazarova took 4th place. The competitions in the weight category up to 57 kg took place on November 19.
On its official website, the International Federation of Football (FIFA) has updated the list of national teams. The Kyrgyzstan national team has moved up one spot and now occupies the 104th position with 1201 points in its account.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Abdumalik Karachov, won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Competing in the weight category up to 57 kg, he began his competition on November 20 with the quarterfinals, where he achieved a confident victory over Gulomjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, the bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympics and the 2025 World Championship, with a score of 10:2.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athletes from Kyrgyzstan have won two gold medals and one bronze. This information can be found on the official website of the competition. Meirim Jumaanazarova won the gold medal in her category, confidently defeating Svetlana Oknaazarova from Uzbekistan in the final match.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz wrestler Bilol Sharip uulu managed to win a bronze medal. He competed on November 20 in the freestyle wrestling event in the 65 kg category.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Meerim Jumaanazarova won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. In her performance on November 20, she competed in the under 68 kg category, starting from the quarterfinals.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Aiperi Medet kyzy won a gold medal in wrestling. This information is presented on the official tournament website. In the under 76-kilogram category, Aiperi achieved a confident victory over Kazakhstan's Elmira Syzdykova, and then in the semifinals, she easily dealt with Turkish wrestler Elmira Yasin. In the decisive match, the Kyrgyz athlete secured an early victory over Nigerian wrestler Damolu Ojo.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. The competitions took place on November 20 in the weight category up to 76 kg.
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.
Kyrgyzstani boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu took 2nd place at the World Cup stage in boxing, which is taking place in India. The third and final stage of the World Cup is currently being held in Greater Noida. Seyitbek uulu competed in the weight category up to 60 kg, starting his journey from the quarterfinals.
At the World Boxing Cup taking place in India, Kyrgyzstani boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu won a silver medal. This information was published by the organizers of the competition on social media. The athlete competed in the category up to 60 kilograms.
The second friendly match for the youth futsal team of Kyrgyzstan took place in Spain. This was reported by the association of this sport through social media. According to the association's information, this tournament is being held in Las Rozas de Madrid.
On November 15, the international rhythmic gymnastics tournament New Look Cup 2025 concluded in Tbilisi (Georgia), which took place from November 14 to 16. Kyrgyzstan was represented at these competitions by two gymnasts: 16-year-old Elima Abdimalikova and 14-year-old Milana Kopylova, as well as an international category judge, Natalia Rentel. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the New Look Cup 2025 by international category judge Natalia Rentel and gymnasts Elima Abdimalikova and Milana Kopylova.
Four representatives of Kyrgyzstan will compete for medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. On November 20, the competition program will feature the awarding of five sets of medals in freestyle wrestling, both for men and women.
The famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will receive honorary membership in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. The ceremony will take place from August 27 to 29 in Newport.
Meerim Jumanaazarova has made it to the final of the Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia. She competes in the weight category up to 68 kg and began her journey from the quarter-finals.
Kyrgyzstani Bilol Sharip uulu is preparing to compete for the bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. His next match will be on November 20 in the freestyle wrestling competition in the under 65 kg category.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Abdumalik Karachov has reached the final of the Islamic Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. Our athlete competes in the under 57 kg category and began his journey from the quarterfinals. In his first match, he won against Gulomjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, a bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympics and the 2025 World Championship, with a score of 10:2. Next, in just 48 seconds, Karachov defeated the wrestler from Guinea, Mohamed Ismail Kamara, pinning him to the mat. Now
Kyrgyz athlete Meerim Jumaanazarova has reached the semifinals of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She competes in freestyle wrestling in the under 68 kg category, starting her journey from the quarterfinals.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstani Abdumalik Karachov reached the semifinals. The wrestling competitions are taking place on November 20, where Karachov is competing in the weight category up to 57 kg.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy, won a bronze medal, taking 3rd place at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. She participated in the freestyle wrestling competitions in the weight category up to 53 kg, which took place on November 19.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, has successfully reached the final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She competes in the weight category up to 76 kg, starting her performance from the quarter-finals.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Aiperi Medet kyzy has successfully started her performance. She is competing in the weight category up to 76 kg and immediately advanced to the quarter-finals.
Swedish fighter Jack Hermansson, who is the upcoming opponent of Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Oralbai uulu, faced Hamzat Chimaev, the current UFC middleweight champion, in the ring in 2022 at the Bulldog Fight Night 9 tournament. An analysis of this fight reveals Hermansson's vulnerabilities in grappling. From the very beginning of the bout, Chimaev swiftly approached his opponent, using a leg hook, which allowed him to quickly take Hermansson to the ground and establish control. Jack's
Cristiano Ronaldo's visit to the White House took place in mid-November 2025. The footballer met with Donald Trump during an official reception organized in honor of the visit of Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From November 7 to 21, the Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place in Saudi Arabia, where Akzhol Mahmoudov won a gold medal in the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 77 kg. On his way to victory, he first defeated Tunisian Sami Slam, then beat Egyptian Yehya Abdelkader. To reach the finals, Akzhol overcame Qatari Shahin Badagimofrad and won the decisive match against Iranian Abdi Amir. This award became the first for the national team at these Islamic Games, although Greco-Roman wrestlers