Kyrgyz UFC fighter, Myktybek Orolbai Uulu, drew parallels between himself and the legendary character Rocky Balboa from the eponymous film franchise. Orolbai Uulu recreated the famous training scene by running up the stairs leading to the entrance of the art museum in Philadelphia, which was a nod to the film.
On January 3, 2026, the next World Rally-Raid Championship — Dakar Rally — kicked off in Saudi Arabia. The race, which began in Yanbu, will last until January 17, as reported on the event's social media. The crew representing the Ford factory team consists of Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltsov, who are driving the new Ford Raptor T1+ vehicle number 217. Both athletes compete under the flag of Kyrgyzstan and hold Kyrgyz licenses.
The volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan has received the opportunity to participate in the Summer Asian Games, which will take place in 2026 in Japan. This sporting event will be held from September 19 to October 4 in the cities of Aichi and Nagoya.
According to order No. 450, President Sadyr Japarov instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a plan for selecting suppliers for state procurement of services related to conducting training camps and implementing anti-doping measures for athletes in the period of 2026–2027. This decision is aimed at creating conditions for the quality preparation of athletes and achieving high results in sports.
At the World Cup stage of ski acrobatics taking place in Lake Placid, USA, the Kazakhstan team was unable to reach the podium on the first day of the competition.
After the recent defeat of "Real" 2:3 to "Barcelona" in the Supercup final of Spain, the club decided to change coaches, appointing Álvaro Arbeloa to the vacant position.
At the international tournament of traditional martial arts AMMA, held in the Chinese city of Luzhou, Junior Sergeant Syimyk Zhanibek uulu from the Army Sports Club of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic became the champion. According to information from the Ministry of Defense, Syimyk competed in the weight category up to 77 kilograms.
The club "Real Madrid" has decided to terminate its cooperation with head coach Xabi Alonso after just 28 matches in this position. The main reason for the dismissal was the unsatisfactory results of the team, including a 2:3 defeat to "Barcelona" in the Supercopa de España final, which became Alonso's last match as a coach.
The head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, Edmar Lacerda, shared his impressions after the match against the Jordanian team. The match of the third round of the group stage of the Asian Cup took place on January 12 and ended with a narrow victory for Jordan, with a score of 1:0.
On January 3, the new Dakar 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship kicked off in Saudi Arabia. The race began in the city of Yanbu and will last until January 17.
The Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has concluded its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23), which took place in Saudi Arabia. The team was placed in Group A, where it had to compete against the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team, as well as the teams from Vietnam and Jordan.
In the match of the youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) against the team of Jordan, which took place on January 12 in Jeddah, the Kyrgyz Republic suffered a defeat. This was the final game of the third round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, held in Saudi Arabia.
At the General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee of Kyrgyzstan, a decision was made to include the Handball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic in its composition. This important event took place during the committee meeting. During the meeting, the president of the NOC, Umbetaly Kydyraliev, presented a report on the performances of the national teams at international competitions scheduled for 2025.
On January 12, the grand opening of the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov took place in Bishkek, which underwent major renovations. The event was attended by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev.
The Handball Federation of Kyrgyzstan is now a member of the National Olympic Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was made at the General Assembly of the NOC KR, which took place on December 23, 2025, following a vote.
The Madrid club "Real" has officially announced the dismissal of its head coach Xabi Alonso. This decision was the result of mutual agreement between the parties.
In the match at the AFC Asian Cup, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan lost to the Jordanians. This event was broadcast on the "NTRK-Sport" channel. The game ended with a score of 0:1 in favor of Jordan.
The Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has completed its participation in the Asian Cup, which took place in Saudi Arabia. In the last match of the group stage, the team faced the Jordanians and suffered a defeat with a score of 0:1. The only goal in this match was scored in the 33rd minute of the first half.
The names of two more teams that have reached the quarter-finals of the Asian U-23 Football Cup, taking place in Saudi Arabia, have been revealed. On the night of January 13, the last matches of the group stage in Group A, where the Kyrgyzstan national team competed, concluded in Jeddah.
Nursultan Keneshbekov, representing Kyrgyzstan, became the winner of the international athletics tournament in Russia. The competition, known as the "Christmas Starts. Memorial E.S. Yalamov," took place on January 7 in Yekaterinburg. In the 3000-meter distance, Keneshbekov showcased his strength among 14 participants. He finished the race with a time of 7 minutes 57.66 seconds, ahead of his nearest competitor by 7 seconds.
After the defeat in the match against Vietnam, the General Secretary of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Mederbek Sydykov, held a meeting with the players of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team. The second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup took place on January 9 and ended with a score of 1:2 in favor of the opponent.
A teenager from Talas has won a silver medal at the chess championship, as confirmed by coach Kanat Subanov. The competition took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 9 and gathered participants from various corners of the country.
The lineup of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 football team for the match against Jordan has been announced. This match will be part of the third round of the group stage of the Asian Youth Cup and will take place on January 12 in Jeddah, starting at 22:30 Bishkek time.
In the updated list of FIFA referees for 2026, there are 17 referees from Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union through its social media =AZaN48iFRALDnyWAu6tz2ENGw3IK90fg9d3tRHYsU9-aQWuYcXpB_Irpm63n1kgJ0JV2iTSMk2jnkEhQKZNJ0uA0al0rH3fnVdMlNsGpARRy9vvf5YMfK3IPogrEnjmyNMYD__FZRC9e8A1qGQH-S1z4aeaBCRWgqqJN5PqEnvbvug&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]message. Among the selected referees are six referees, eight assistants, and three referees specializing in futsal.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling took a worthy 2nd place at the international tournament held in Turkey. The Yasar Dogu 2026 competitions took place on January 10 and 11 in Antalya.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the world championship for players under 20 years old. The competition in Division 3B will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena." Six teams will participate in the tournament, competing in a round-robin format. The winning team will have the opportunity to compete in Division 3A next year.
Today, January 12, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) will play their third match at the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Under the guidance of Edmar Lacerda, the Kyrgyz footballers will face the team of Jordan.
The final roster of the Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team for participation in the World Championship (U-20) has been published. The competition will take place in Division 3B from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena." Six teams will participate in the tournament, playing against each other in a round-robin format. The winning team will have the opportunity to compete in Division 3A next year.
FIFA has presented the updated list of referees for 2026. This list includes 17 representatives from Kyrgyzstan, among which are 6 referees, 8 assistants, and 3 futsal specialists.
From January 10 to 12, 2026, the international wrestling tournament for boys was held at the "Izabek" sports complex in Bishkek. The tournament featured 484 young wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, born in 2011-2012 and 2013-2016.
Zhoomart Zhilkychievich Shamkanov has been appointed the new director of the specialized children's and youth Olympic reserve school "Dolphin". This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office, specifying that the order was signed by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev.
Kanybek Baybekovich Zholchubekov now heads the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Tourism and Youth Policy in Bishkek. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, this appointment was approved by the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev.
The midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Arsen Sharshenbekov, will not be able to take the field in the match against Jordan. According to information received from the Kyrgyz Football Union, the reason for the player's absence is a suspension he is serving due to a red card received in the first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabia (0:1).
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the renowned former UFC lightweight champion, admitted that his childhood dream was to become a football player.
Before the match against Jordan, the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team held an official training session. The game of the final round of the group stage of the Asian Cup is scheduled for January 12 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match will start at 22:30 Bishkek time.
Today, Robert Prosinečki, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team, held a meeting with the coaches of the top league clubs who are undergoing Pro AFC license training in Jeddah. The event was also attended by the General Secretary of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Mederbek Sydykov, and Technical Director Dainich Kazakevich.
The international freestyle wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu -2026 has concluded in Turkey. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, our wrestlers demonstrated excellent results, winning 7 medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. The best among the participants were Bilol Sharip uulu in the weight category up to 65 kg and Zalkarbek Tabaldiev in the category up to 70 kg.
In the final of the Spanish Super Cup, held at the "King Abdullah Sports City" stadium, "Barcelona" once again triumphed over their arch-rival, Madrid's "Real", finishing the match with a score of 3:2.
The Audi company has become a pioneer among automakers by testing a Formula 1 car that meets the technical requirements for 2026. The shakedown of the R26 model took place at the "Barcelona-Catalunya" circuit.
The Kyrgyzstan team in freestyle wrestling demonstrated impressive results at the international tournament held in Turkey. The Yasar Dogu 2026 competition took place on January 10-11 in Antalya.
The recently concluded international freestyle wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, held in Antalya, saw Kyrgyz wrestler Zalkarbek Tabaldiev win gold. Photo from the archive. Zalkarbek Tabaldiev won the gold medal at the Yasar Dogu tournament
The football club "Manchester City" has taken a step to strengthen its attacking line by signing a contract with 26-year-old Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo, who previously played for "Bournemouth." The deal amounted to £65 million, made possible by activating the buyout option in the player's contract, allowing the "Citizens" to outmaneuver competitors from other Premier League clubs.
Today, January 12, the third match of the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) will take place at the Asian Youth Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Kyrgyz team will face the Jordanian players, with the match scheduled to start at 22:30 Bishkek time.
Malik Shavaev, competing in freestyle wrestling, won the first medal for the Kyrgyzstan national team. At the end of 2025, the two-time Russian champion decided to compete for Kyrgyzstan, and by December, he managed to win at the national championship.
In the final of the Spanish Super Cup, held in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid, claiming the title. The match, known as "El Clásico," took place on January 11 in Jeddah and ended with a score of 3:2 in favor of the Catalan team. Rafinha scored two goals (in the 36th and 73rd minutes), and Robert Lewandowski added another at 45+4 minutes. For Real, goals were scored by Vinicius Junior (45+2) and Gonzalo Garcia (45+6). In extra time, the captain of the team, Frenkie de
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Zalkarbek Tabaldiev, won the international freestyle wrestling tournament held in Turkey. The Yasar Dogu 2026 competition concluded on January 11 in Antalya.
The Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has found itself in last place in its group at the AFC U-23 Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia.
As part of the third round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will play a match against the team of Jordan today. The game will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah and will start at 22:30 Bishkek time. The referee duties for the match will be performed by the main referee Ammar Mahfoud from Bahrain.