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World Sambo Championship in Bishkek. Russia will compete under neutral status

The World Sambo Championship will be held for the second time in history in Bishkek. The Russian national team will participate in the competition, but under the neutral flag of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS-1). The Russian team is ready to compete in one of its strongest line-ups, as reported by TASS. The event is scheduled for November 7 to 9. A total of 31 sets of medals will be contested for both men and women in the categories of sport and combat sambo. Competitions will also be

07.11.2025, 20:20
The World Sambo Championship has kicked off in Bishkek
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The World Sambo Championship has kicked off in Bishkek

As part of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek, 659 participants from 73 countries gathered, highlighting the diversity of cultures and traditions. As noted by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, this is a testament to the power of sports in uniting people. He also emphasized that this championship is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of sambo in Kyrgyzstan, which began to develop here in 1965 thanks to Sergey Zhuldibin. Since then, sambo has become an important part

07.11.2025, 18:56
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The World Sambo Championship has opened in Bishkek

The opening ceremony of the World Sambo Championship took place in Bishkek, at the sports and entertainment complex "Bishkek Arena," according to information from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The event was attended by the head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

07.11.2025, 18:46
Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the Asian Championship in Parajudo
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Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the Asian Championship in Parajudo

Photo by the Parajudo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic According to a report from 24.kg, Kyrgyz athlete Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy achieved victory at the Asian Championships in parajudo. The competition is taking place from November 7 to 9 in Astana as part of the IBSA Judo Asian Championships. Aibiyke, competing in the weight category up to 52 kilograms (J2), won gold after battling participants from India and Thailand.

07.11.2025, 17:21
Crawford: Victory Over Canelo - One of the Highlights of My Career
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Crawford: Victory Over Canelo - One of the Highlights of My Career

Recently, Terence Crawford, the American boxer, commented on his historic victory over Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, he shared his feelings and thoughts on the significance of this fight, comparing it to other important moments in his career.

07.11.2025, 13:05
Russian athletes set 29 national records in 2025
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Russian athletes set 29 national records in 2025

Alexander Georgeadze, the Secretary General of the All-Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA), announced at the international forum "Russia - Sports Power," taking place in Samara from November 5 to 7, that in 2025, Russian athletes set 29 new national records. This achievement was made possible despite the lack of opportunities to participate in international competitions under the auspices of World Athletics since 2022.

07.11.2025, 09:34
The largest Go tournament in the history of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek
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The largest Go tournament in the history of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek

Photo by the Go Federation of Kyrgyzstan On October 26, the KR Cup in Go — 2025 was held in Bishkek, gathering 120 participants from 14 clubs representing Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Go Federation. This tournament became the most significant event in the history of the game in Kyrgyzstan and a true celebration for fans of this ancient board strategy.

07.11.2025, 09:19
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The Kyrgyzstan Women's National Team (U-19) lost to Sri Lanka

On November 6 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan (U-19) lost to their opponent — the Sri Lankan national team. The match took place as part of the final round of the preliminary stage of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) championship.

07.11.2025, 08:53
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Sambo Ambassador in the World Fedor Emelianenko Arrived in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a press conference was held featuring Fedor Emelianenko, who serves as the ambassador of sambo worldwide. The event was dedicated to the upcoming World Championship in this sport. The head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazbek Moldazhiyev, noted that sambo occupies one of the key places in the country's sports life.

06.11.2025, 23:34
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Kanat Begaliyev: The State of Greco-Roman Wrestling in Kyrgyzstan is Below Average

As of today, the level of Greco-Roman wrestling in Kyrgyzstan is assessed as below average. This is my personal opinion. The results of the recent competitions are disappointing. I do not believe that the blame lies with the federation or the state. The internal problems that should be addressed first have become a subject of public discussion and have caused a wide resonance. Kanat Begaliev, a finalist in the 2008 Olympic Games, shared his thoughts on the current state of Greco-Roman wrestling

06.11.2025, 23:03
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Footballer Gulzhigit Alykulov leaves the Russian club "Torpedo"

The midfielder of the national team of Kyrgyzstan, 24-year-old Gulzhigit Alykulov, and the Moscow club "Torpedo" have reached an agreement to terminate the contract. Since his transfer to the team in January 2025, Alykulov has played 20 matches, in which he scored one goal.

06.11.2025, 21:17
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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 Shares His First Impressions of Kyrgyzstan

The famous mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko, during a press conference held on October 6 dedicated to the World Sambo Championship, shared his first impressions of visiting Kyrgyzstan. According to Emelianenko, he has not yet had the opportunity to explore the country in detail, but he expressed hope that he would be able to do so if he finds some free time.

06.11.2025, 20:47
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Kyrgyzstan Football Championship: Three-Day Series in Karakol Concluded with 7 Goals

As part of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship, the team "Bars" from Karakol won against "Bishkek City" in the match of the 25th round of the Premier League. The game, which took place on November 6 at the "Intymak Arena," ended with a score of 4:3 in favor of the Karakol team. The match was originally scheduled for November 4, but was postponed due to heavy snowfall.

06.11.2025, 20:19
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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
Kubatov: K2 became the hardest test for me - not physically, but spiritually
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Kubatov: K2 became the hardest test for me - not physically, but spiritually

Eduard Kubatov, the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, shared his thoughts in a podcast by the agency "Kabar" about his experiences during the ascent of K2. He noted that this mountain became a true test for him, not so much physically, but spiritually. "During the climb, I felt such exhaustion that I thought: as soon as I reach the summit, it will all be over. However, upon reaching it, I realized that during the descent I was praying to God for a safe

06.11.2025, 15:19
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OCTAGON: Farida Abduyeva will hold her first title defense

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, 21-year-old Farida Abduyeva (5-1), will enter the ring for the first defense of her championship title in the OCTAGON league. The OCTAGON 81 tournament will take place on November 8 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where the Kyrgyzstani will face Brazilian athlete Silvânia Monteira (11-4).

06.11.2025, 14:26
"Previously, there was not a single Kyrgyz in the Kyrgyzstan national alpine climbing team - Kubatov"
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"Previously, there was not a single Kyrgyz in the Kyrgyzstan national alpine climbing team - Kubatov"

President of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, shared in a podcast by the agency "Kabar" that at the beginning of the formation of the national mountaineering team, there were no athletes of Kyrgyz nationality. According to him, since gaining independence, the country has not been able to boast of famous climbers from Kyrgyzstan, except for Mamasaly Sabirov, who became a symbol of Kyrgyz mountaineering. Sabirov began his journey in mountaineering while

06.11.2025, 13:48
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And Again Great! Alexander Ovechkin Sets a New Record

In a recent NHL regular season game, Alexander Ovechkin, forward for the Washington Capitals, once again showcased his skill by setting a new record. At the 18th minute of the second period, the 40-year-old hockey player scored a goal, becoming the first in NHL history to reach the milestone of 900 goals in regular seasons.

06.11.2025, 11:48
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Kyrgyzstan Football Championship: The match "Bars"—"Bishkek City" in Karakol has been postponed again due to snow

The match between the teams "Bars" and "Bishkek City" has been canceled again. The game of the 25th round of the Premier League was scheduled for November 4 at the "Yntymak Arena" stadium in Karakol, but due to snowfall, it was postponed to November 5. However, even on November 5, it was not possible to completely clear the snow from the stadium, which led to another postponement of the match.

05.11.2025, 21:24
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Kyrgyzstan Championship: "Abdysh-Ata" Eliminated from the Fight for Gold

The Kant team "Abdysh-Ata" has lost the opportunity to defend its title in the current season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship 2022-2025. After 24 rounds, the team, which was the reigning champion, was in 4th place with 50 points, trailing the leading Karakol "Bars" by 5 points. At the same time, "Abdysh-Ata" still had theoretical chances to win the title, as there were two rounds left until the end of the season.

05.11.2025, 17:44
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Rajabali Shaidullaev will hold his second title defense in RIZIN

Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullaev is preparing to defend his championship belt in the Japanese organization Rizin. The fight will take place on December 31 in Tokyo. This time, his opponent will be Japanese fighter Mikura Asakura, who will face the Kyrgyz for the title in the under 66 kg category.

05.11.2025, 15:48
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In Bishkek, karate athletes who participated in the World Championship were welcomed

At the meeting with the karatekas who returned from the WSF World Karate Championship held in Sofia from October 31 to November 2, the Deputy Director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports under the GAFKS, Kanibek Dumanaev, and the President of the National Shotokan Karate-Do Federation WSF, Nurdoelot Rysbekov, were also present. Kazybek Moldazhiyev congratulated his athletes on their successful performance at the world level and expressed confidence that state support for athletes would

05.11.2025, 15:02
Kazybek Moldazhiyev met with the winners of the World Karate Championship
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Kazybek Moldazhiyev met with the winners of the World Karate Championship

Kazbek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with the team representing Kyrgyzstan at the WSF World Karate Championship, which took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. During the meeting, Moldazhiyev congratulated the athletes on their outstanding achievements on the international stage and wished them further success. He also noted that support for the athletes would continue, presenting them with Certificates of

05.11.2025, 14:32
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In Bishkek, athletes who competed in the Kyrgyz wrestling championships were welcomed.

The Director of the State Agency for Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, met with the wrestlers of Kyrgyz Kuresh who participated in the II World Games of National Sports held in October in the city of Cheboksary (Russia). According to the State Agency for Sports, key figures attended the meeting: the director of the Directorate for National Sports, Ulukbek Omurbekov, the president of the Kyrgyz Kuresh Federation, Ryskeldi Shamiyev, vice-president Turatbek Toichubekov, senior coach Azizbek Aitmurza

05.11.2025, 13:51
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CAVA: Kyrgyzstan Women's National Team (U-19) Defeated Nepal

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan in the U-19 age category has begun its performance at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) championship, which is taking place in Sri Lanka. The competition started on November 4 in Colombo, where four teams are participating, playing against each other in a round-robin format during the preliminary round.

05.11.2025, 11:24
Kyrgyzstanis Won Prize Places at the World Grappling Championship in Greece
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Kyrgyzstanis Won Prize Places at the World Grappling Championship in Greece

According to the press release received by the editorial office, Kyrgyz athletes competed under the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts "Nomad Fights" and "Nomad Grappling". Photo by the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic. The results were distributed

05.11.2025, 09:38