On February 6, the XXV Winter Olympic Games kicked off in Italy. The uniqueness of this opening ceremony lies in the fact that it took place simultaneously in four cities: Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno. This allowed athletes to attend events in the locations where they will be competing.
Two judo representatives from Kyrgyzstan have successfully entered the top ten of the World Judo Federation ranking. In tenth place among cadets in the under 73 kilograms category is Bayel Isakov, who has scored 104 points. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Daut Poltushev occupies the ninth position among juniors in the weight category up to 100 kilograms, with a total of 216 points.
Today marks the start of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will take place in Italy.
The National Television and Radio Corporation of Kyrgyzstan (UTRK) announced the broadcast of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The UTRK Sport channel has acquired the license for the broadcast.
Kyrgyz fighter Iler Bakhtiyar uulu (10-3) will compete at a mixed martial arts tournament in the USA. In San Antonio, Texas, on February 7, a new tournament of the Fury Fighting Championship league will take place in the early morning hours.
At the Asian Cycling Championship in Saudi Arabia, Muhammad Ali Matkarimov from Kyrgyzstan finished in 14th place. The competitions, which take place on February 6, feature three sets of medals for men and women.
In the lead-up to the new football season, teams from Kyrgyzstan are actively training during their camps in Turkey. On February 5, four clubs from Kyrgyzstan played friendly matches in Antalya as they prepare for the Premier League.
Imana Kleif, a boxer from Algeria who sparked controversy at the 2024 Olympics in Paris regarding gender issues, noted that she underwent hormone therapy to lower her testosterone levels before winning the gold medal. She confirmed her readiness to undergo all necessary tests to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The final match was filled with tension: Littler, initially trailing, managed to change the course of the game and execute an impressive comeback. On his way to the final, he also managed to get out of a tough situation in the semifinals, where he defeated Gerwyn Price in a darts match.
The national team of Jordan is holding training camps in Bishkek for Greco-Roman wrestling. In addition, representatives of the national team of Kyrgyzstan are also participating in these camps.
The football club "Bishkek City" from Kyrgyzstan will play its first friendly match today, February 6, during its training camp in Turkey. The team is based in Antalya.
The anniversary tournament ACA 200 will take place today in Moscow, Russia. The tournament includes 17 bouts featuring fighters from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
The ceremony for laying the first stone of the Football Academy in Khujand took place in Tajikistan. This significant event, held in the Sirdarya microdistrict, was attended by the chairman of the Sughd region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, and the mayor of Khujand, Firdavs Sharifzoda.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Busurman Zhumagul (4-0) will participate in a championship title fight at a tournament in the USA. The Cage Fury Fighting Championships — CFFC 150: Zhumagul vs. Morrison will take place early in the morning on February 7 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The football club "Istiklol," based in Dushanbe, announced the appointment of Vitaly Levchenko as the head coach. The agreement between the coach and the club is set to last until the end of 2026.
At the opening ceremony, the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Ulan Kydyrbaev, representatives of the Wrestling Federation, as well as coaches, athletes, and spectators were present. It was emphasized that this tournament is of significant importance for preparing the reserve of the national team and developing youth sports in the country.
The Turkish football club "Fenerbahçe" has confirmed the completion of the transfer of French midfielder N'Golo Kanté from "Al-Ittihad." The club expressed special gratitude to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for his assistance in successfully executing the transfer.
According to the information from the general director of the organizing committee, Andrea Varnier, the preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy turned out to be significantly more expensive than initially anticipated. The original budget was planned at $1.3 billion, but during the preparation process, this amount increased to $1.7 billion.
At the Asian Cycling Championship in Saudi Arabia, athlete Sofia Babunova from Kyrgyzstan took 7th place. On February 6, a competition was held in which three sets of medals were contested among men and women.
The Asian Cycling Championship 2026 is taking place these days in Saudi Arabia. On February 6, the second day of the competition, three sets of medals will be contested among men and women.
While in Antalya, "Alga" managed to secure a victory against the Russian club "Yenisei" with a score of 2:1 after a 1:1 draw with the Bulgarian team "Hebar." In this match, Artem Bely and Alexey Zinkevich scored.
The football club "Bars" from Issyk-Kul held its first friendly match as part of its training camp in Turkey. The team, which is the current champion of Kyrgyzstan, is currently training in Antalya, preparing for the upcoming season of the Premier League.
Ronaldo's discontent stems from the fact that his club, "Al-Nassr," is not showing enough activity in the transfer market, which, in his opinion, gives "Al-Hilal" a significant advantage. In this light, the 41-year-old forward has already missed one match as a sign of protest and, according to sources, may not participate in the next game against "Al-Ittihad."
Today, February 6, the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships begins in the Chinese city of Tianjin. On the first day of the competition, four representatives from Kyrgyzstan will test their skills.
The opening of the national championship in sports wrestling among boys under 17 years old took place on February 5 at the Palace of Sports named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. Present at the ceremony were Ulan Kydyrbaev, the deputy director of the agency, as well as representatives of the Wrestling Federation of Kyrgyzstan, coaches, wrestlers, and their fans.
The "Bars" club from the city of Karakol has presented its second playing kit for the upcoming season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship. On the team's social media, a video featuring the new player Emmanuel Yagra, who arrived from Ghana, has been published. Last season, "Bars" won the gold medals and became the champion.
On February 5, the national championship in sports wrestling for boys under 17 years old started in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competitions are taking place at the Sports Palace named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul.
At the Winter Olympics in Italy, which will take place in 2026, the delegation of Kyrgyzstan will consist of eight people, as reported by Kaktus.media. The country will be represented by two skiers:
A new sports complex was opened in Bishkek, with participation from Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee. This facility was built on the basis of the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov. As part of the capital renovation, facilities such as a dormitory, mosque, and educational building were put into operation.
According to information from Reuters, preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, have resulted in significantly higher costs than expected. The main factors contributing to the budget increase were the rising prices of construction materials and the tight deadlines for project implementation. The CEO of the organizing committee, Andrea Varnier, stated that the initially planned expenses have risen considerably. At the application stage
On February 5, a solemn ceremony took place in Bishkek to inaugurate a new sports complex at the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The ceremony was opened by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev. As part of this project, the renovation of the dormitory, mosque, and building for the education of college students has also been
On February 5, the national championship in sports wrestling for participants in the under-17 age category started in Bishkek. The competitions are taking place at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Complex.
In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashy district, a ceremony was held to award boxer Momunala Ibyraymakunov, reports Turmush correspondent. The athlete won a silver medal, taking second place at the World Boxing Championship for youth.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, 17-year-old Daiyr Mukhambetov won third place among one hundred participants in the national judo championship. He was born in 2009.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Kirill Safronov, took the 11th position at the Asian Cycling Championship held in Saudi Arabia. The tournament, which was the 45th edition, started on February 5 in the city of Buraydah.
The event is scheduled for the end of November 2026 and will be held in the capital of Tatarstan — Kazan, at the famous Ak Bars Martial Arts Palace.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is analyzing the possibility of moving the upcoming Winter Olympics to January instead of the traditional February. This decision aims to create more favorable conditions for holding competitions in snow sports.
At tomorrow's opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan, teams from different countries will showcase their ceremonial uniforms. Today, you can already see what the athletes' outfits look like. The style of the Mongolian team stands out in particular, sparking lively discussions on social media. During the opening, athletes will appear in their ceremonial attire, which will be an important part of the event and attract the attention of viewers worldwide.
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Robert Prosinečki, is actively searching for new talents for his team. Currently, the Croatian specialist is in Antalya, Turkey, where he is closely monitoring the training camps of the clubs in the Kyrgyzstan Premier League.
Teams from Kyrgyzstan are actively preparing for the upcoming football season. Currently, several participants of the Higher League are conducting training camps in Turkey.
The AFC Futsal Cup 2026 has entered its decisive phase, and following the quarter-final matches, four teams have been determined to compete for the main prize.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged athletes from Ukraine to refrain from conducting protests against Russian participants at the Olympic Games, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. This was reported by Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Geraskevich. “We received a message from the IOC regarding the Olympic Games asking us not to hold any protests. They have been in contact with the Ukrainian side regarding possible protests,” he shared.
Islam Nurbekov, a boxer from the village of Tyup in the Issyk-Kul region, shares his ambitions and dreams. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Islam talked about how his sports journey began in the second grade, which was made possible thanks to his father's support.
Georgy Cherdanцев, a well-known sports commentator, shared his opinion on the possibility of replacing commentators with artificial intelligence. He believes that such fears are unfounded, as AI cannot reproduce the unique qualities that a live person possesses during a broadcast.
From February 2 to 18, a training camp for referees of the Kyrgyz Football Union is taking place in Antalya. The program includes 18 main referees, 24 assistants, 7 instructors, as well as a doctor-masseur and a guest specialist from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in cycling is preparing for its performance at the 45th Asian Championship, which will take place from February 5 to 13 in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. At this tournament, Kyrgyzstan will be represented in various categories, including junior, youth (under 23), elite, and masters.
The "Uchur" team from Bishkek once again demonstrated its strength at the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, securing two confident victories. On the ice of the "Nomad Arena" in Bishkek, matches were held against the "SDYUSHORSI Alga" team on February 3 and 4.
Starting from February 7, a new season of the National Volleyball League Championship of Kyrgyzstan will kick off in Bishkek, as reported by representatives of the sports federation. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, both among men and women, competing in three stages.