From January 23 to 25, 2026, the 14th international tournament in freestyle wrestling for boys born in 2009-2011 took place in Kara-Balta, dedicated to the memory of the Master of Sports of the USSR Myrsabek Kurmanaliev. The competition featured 400 young athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for the Saudi club "Al-Nassr" and the national team of Portugal, is considering the option of ending his career in the summer of 2027. This was reported by well-known journalist Ben Jacobs.
The Kyrgyzstan futsal team is preparing to meet the team of Iraq, wearing their red playing kit. This match of the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup will take place today, January 27, starting at 14:00 Bishkek time.
Today, January 27, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan begins its participation in the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the team from Iraq.
Recently, the XXIX Memorial Open Tournament in Greco-Roman Wrestling took place in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, dedicated to Ivan and Sergey Yarmolenko, featuring participants born between 2011 and 2013. This information was provided by the Dostuk rural administration. The athletes from the Dostuk rural district demonstrated excellent results, securing prize-winning positions. The results of the competition are as follows: First place in the 52 kg weight category was taken by David Rakhmatov. Second
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan futsal national team, Nurzhan Jetibaev, shared the team's goals for the upcoming Asian Cup, which will take place in Indonesia. The final stage of the tournament will begin on January 27.
The distances at which athletes from Kyrgyzstan will compete in the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy have been announced. The team consists of two representatives from the country.
Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Keneshbekov took second place at the international athletics tournament held in Russia. The competition, titled "Orenburg Mile," took place on January 24 in Orenburg.
On January 16 and 17, the national judo championship took place in Bishkek, featuring over 500 athletes from seven regions of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the city administration noted that the athletes from the Sports School for Martial Arts demonstrated excellent results, winning numerous medals in various weight categories. Among the champions of Kyrgyzstan:
The composition of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team that will be presented at the final stage of the Asian Cup has been announced. The tournament will begin today, January 27, in Indonesia, featuring 16 teams.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) won the championship in the third division of group B. The competition took place in Bishkek from January 18 to 24 and gathered six teams.
Today, January 26, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan will debut at the Asian Cup in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face Iraq. The match is scheduled to start at 14:00 Bishkek time.
On February 6, the EFC Global 53 mixed martial arts tournament will take place in Moscow, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of the EFC MMA league. In the weight category up to 77 kilograms, Sardarbek Abdu manapov from Uzbekistan will face Kyrgyzstani Barsbek Jalil uulu. In the heavyweight category (120 kilograms), Aibek Joldoshov, representing Kyrgyzstan, will enter the ring against Alexey Yakunin from Russia.
A working meeting took place in Bishkek, where the prospects for the development of youth sports were discussed. The event was led by Kanibek Zholchubekov, the director of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism, and Youth Affairs of the city administration, and gathered directors of specialized youth Olympic reserve schools (SDYUSHOR). The city administration's press service reported this on January 26. During the meeting, participants addressed important issues related to
In Bishkek, on January 25, the Kyrgyzstan Championship in jiu-jitsu for youth, as well as the championship for juniors and veterans, focused on the NeWaza discipline, took place. During these competitions, winners were determined in various categories among girls:
On January 16-17, the Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek, gathering over 500 athletes from seven regions of the country. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office on January 26. The athletes from the Sports School of Olympic Reserve in martial arts demonstrated a high level of preparation, achieving significant success in various weight categories, including both prize-winning and championship places.
The yacht Dynamite, representing Kyrgyzstan, confidently took the top spot in the IRC-2 division at the regatta in Malaysia, as confirmed by information on the official competition website. According to participants, this event is considered one of the most significant in the world of sailing in Southeast Asia: this year, over 35 crews from various corners of the globe took part in the competition, including countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, and the
At the awards ceremony for the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, made a significant statement about the intention to build a new ice arena in the city. “On behalf of the city hall, we intend to do everything possible this year to launch this important project. We will choose a suitable plot of land and begin construction of a modern sports facility,” the mayor noted.
From January 30 to February 1, a children's and youth tennis tournament will be held in Bishkek. According to the organizers, the events will take place at the T-Club courts in the capital. The tournament opening is scheduled for January 30 at 12:00.
In the village of Ak-Tal, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Togolok-Moldo in the Ak-Tal District of the Naryn Region, a volleyball tournament took place on January 24. A correspondent from Turmush reported on the results of the competition. According to information provided by the head of the village of Ak-Tal, Dastan Imankbekov, the event was organized by young people born in 1990. The tournament was held in three age categories:
Jessica Pegula, the sixth seed in the tournament, confidently overcame the fourth round barrier by defeating Madison Keys with a score of 6:3, 6:4, thus ending her friend's title defense.
In anticipation of the 2026 season, the football club "OshMU" has completed its transfer procedures, signing 10 new players from various countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Russia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan. Here is the list of new team members:
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, recently tested the new "Ferrari SF-26" car on the team's factory track in Fiorano. This was the car's first outing for testing.
The opening ceremony of the Kyrgyzstan Judo Championship took place on January 24 in the city of Osh. This was reported by representatives of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The director of this agency, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, began the official part of the event, emphasizing the importance of such tournaments for the formation of the national team and the promotion of judo in the country.
At the parliamentary session, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Janibek Amatov raised the issue of creating a modern sports hall that could serve the youth living between the rural municipalities of Masaliev and Uch-Korgon, located in the Kadamjay district. The deputy reported that the population of Uch-Korgon is approaching 35,000, while about 20,000 people live in Masaliev. He emphasized the importance of creating conditions for sports activities to develop talented athletes who can represent
From January 18 to 24, a championship took place in Bishkek, featuring six national teams. The Kyrgyzstan team demonstrated impressive results, winning all five of their matches. Our team's opponents were teams from Hong Kong (4:1), South Africa (7:2), Iran (15:1), Luxembourg (5:3), and Mexico (7:4). As a result, having scored 15 points out of a possible 15, the Kyrgyzstan team took first place in the final standings and became the world champion in division 3B.
During the official weigh-in preceding the UFC 324 tournament, an incident occurred that raised serious concerns. American bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman fainted immediately after completing the procedure, shocking both the audience and organization representatives.
35-year-old Victor Moses, known for his time at "Chelsea," where he became an English champion in the 2016/17 season under Antonio Conte, will now play for "Kaisar" from Kyzylorda, which is currently fighting for survival in the top division of Kazakhstan. Since the end of his contract last summer, Moses has been without a club.
News has emerged in British media about an upcoming boxing match between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, scheduled for April 4 in London.
A sensational event occurred in the Bundesliga: Munich's "Bayern," considered the favorite, suffered a setback in a home match against "Augsburg," which occupies low positions in the league table. The game, held on Saturday, ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the visitors, which was a real shock for the fans at the "Allianz Arena."
On his native island of Madeira, the Portuguese police have launched an investigation after the statue of Cristiano Ronaldo became the target of vandalism. An unknown individual set fire to the bronze sculpture and posted a video of the act on social media.
In the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which took place between the national teams of Senegal and Morocco, an unexpected incident occurred involving goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel. Senegal's backup goalkeeper, Yevann Diouf, shared details of this episode after the match concluded.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, competing under 20 years old, has won gold medals, claiming the title of world champion in Group B of the third division. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the athletes from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated high performance, winning all five matches of the tournament.
In Bishkek, from January 18 to 24, the World Championship (U-20) in ice hockey among teams of the third division (Group B) took place, in which the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan participated. The team from Kyrgyzstan achieved an outstanding result, winning all five of their games. During the tournament, they defeated the Hong Kong team with a score of 4:1, South Africa — 7:2, Iran — 15:1, Luxembourg — 5:3, and Mexico — 7:4.
Photo by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture and Sports. Kyrgyzstan Ice Hockey Team (U 20) The Kyrgyzstan youth ice hockey team has won the title of world champion in Division 3B. In the fifth round of the championship held in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz team achieved victory over the Mexican hockey players. The final score of the match was 7:4, and the entire process can be viewed on the YouTube channel "NTRK-Sport".
On January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Jumabekov voiced an appeal from the residents of the Bakai-Ata district in the Talas region. He noted that the youth from the Bakai-Ata ayil okmotu are urgently requesting the consideration of the issue regarding the construction of a sports hall as part of capital construction.
Kyrgyz fighter Myktybek Oralbay, who has a record of 4-1 in the UFC, is preparing for a bout against Chris Curtis. In his recent fights, Oralbay achieved two early victories: he finished Tofik Musaev with submissions and knocked out Jack Hermansson. However, he also has his first loss in the UFC, when he lost to Mateusz Rebecki by split decision. Chris Curtis, who is 38 years old, won his last fight against Max Griffin by split decision, thus ending a two-fight losing streak he suffered against
Rose Namajunas, holding the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship title, believes that it is impossible to definitively single out the greatest female fighter of all time when it comes to Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes.
On March 15 at the UFC Vegas 114 tournament, which will take place in Las Vegas, Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Orolbai (UFC 4-1) will face American Chris Curtis (UFC 6-4-1NC).
The Senegal national team, having achieved a dramatic victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), was awarded historic honors by the government, sparking joyful celebrations across the country. Awards for the "Lions of Teranga"
A new sports reality show will begin in Kyrgyzstan, featuring government officials. This was announced on the air by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, during a broadcast on Sputnik Kyrgyzstan. Photo from the archive. Participants will be able to take inspiration from government leaders who actively engage in sports
The tragic incident occurred in the 27th minute of the third round of the Algarve Cup, where the teams LGC Moncarapachense and Imortal DC faced off in Olhão. Suddenly, the player lost consciousness and collapsed on the field. Medical staff from both teams immediately began to provide assistance, and soon emergency services arrived at the stadium. Despite all efforts, resuscitation was unsuccessful, and the doctors were unable to save the footballer — he was pronounced dead at the scene. The
Athletes under the age of 23 from Russia have been given the opportunity to compete in international tournaments under the flag of their country, as reported by DW. This decision was made by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). As for more experienced athletes, their participation will become possible after the restoration of the status of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).
The sports industry of 2025 is undergoing significant changes aimed at the comprehensive development of physical qualities such as strength, flexibility, and endurance, with an emphasis on reducing injuries. Yoga, once perceived as a niche practice, now occupies a central place in the training of both fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes who require recovery and mobility, as noted by the online platform Fit Freak. With the growing interest in yoga, there is an increasing demand for
From January 28 to 31, a series of important competitions in alpine skiing will take place at the "Kashkulak" ski base, including two stages of the Central Asia Cup, as well as national and junior championships organized under the auspices of FIS. This was reported by the federation of alpine skiing. According to federation representatives, these competitions are being held for the seventh time and have established themselves as one of the most significant sporting events of the
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has decided to move the European Championship, which was scheduled to take place in the summer of 2026 in Tallinn, to France. Rumors about a possible relocation of the tournament began to emerge as early as the end of 2025. As reported by the Estonian Public Broadcasting ERR, the FIE had requested written confirmation from the organizers that all athletes would be able to cross the border without issues and participate in the competitions, regardless
The goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Erjan Tokotaev, has signed a contract with the football club "Alga". This information was confirmed by the Kyrgyz Football Union. Previously, in the last season, Tokotaev represented the club "Andijan" from Uzbekistan.
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.