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100th Anniversary of Kyrgyz Sports: Who Received Awards in Chui Region?

In connection with the celebration of the centenary of Kyrgyz sports, a ceremony was held to award coaches, veterans, and directors of children's and youth sports schools, reports Turmush correspondent. The solemn event took place on October 17 in the assembly hall of the presidential representative office in the Chui region. The event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports and the results of the "I-Am-Champion" Spartakiad, which involved students from

24.10.2025, 16:19
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Russian Paralympians will not be able to participate in the Paralympics, although their rights have been restored.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be able to participate in the Winter Paralympic Games, which will take place in 2026. This decision is the result of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) lifting restrictions, but there are virtually no opportunities for athletes from these countries to compete in qualifying events. The reason is that four specialized federations are responsible for six winter sports — skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The first three of

24.10.2025, 15:42
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Nurbek Izabekov revealed how Nurzat Nurtayeva managed to clinch victory in the U-23 World Championship final.

The head coach of the Kyrgyz women's national team in freestyle wrestling, Nurbek Izabekov, spoke about what allowed Nursat Nurtayeva to achieve victory in the final of the youth world championship held in Serbia. In the decisive match on October 23, Nursat, trailing her opponent from the USA with a score of 3:10, managed to make an impressive comeback and finished the match with a score of 11:10 in her favor.

24.10.2025, 12:28
Davis and Paul Met Before the November Exhibition Fight
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Davis and Paul Met Before the November Exhibition Fight

At an official meeting in Florida, a face-to-face dialogue took place between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and blogger-boxer Jake Paul. This event occurred ahead of their upcoming exhibition fight scheduled for November 14 at the Kaseya Center. MVP head Nakisa Bidarian confirmed that the fight will consist of ten three-minute rounds.

24.10.2025, 12:05
Nurzat Nurtaeva became the U23 World Wrestling Champion
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Nurzat Nurtaeva became the U23 World Wrestling Champion

Nurtayeva competed in the under 72 kg category at the tournament. In her opening match, she won against the German athlete Laura Kohler with a score of 6:1. In the quarterfinals, the Kyrgyzstani faced the Russian Liliyana Rozhina, with whom she drew 2:2 but won due to the last action.

24.10.2025, 09:56
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At the age of 83, athlete <b>Otto Barch</b> has passed away

On October 23, at the age of 83, the famous athlete, three-time champion of the USSR Otto Eduardovich Barch, passed away. This news was announced by the State Agency for Physical Culture. Otto Barch was born into a family of Russian Germans and became an outstanding representative of both Soviet and Kyrgyz athletics, competing for the Kyrgyz SSR on the international stage.

24.10.2025, 08:37
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Gulnura Tashtanbekova will compete for the bronze at the World Championship

At the Youth World Wrestling Championship taking place in Serbia, Kyrgyz wrestler Gulnura Tashtanbekova was unable to reach the finals, reports the official UWW website. The athlete competes in the weight category up to 68 kilograms. She began her performance in the round of 16, where she won against Mexican wrestler Debani Garcia. Then, in the quarterfinals, Gulnura defeated Italian Laura Gadino. Unfortunately, in the semifinals, she lost to Nersin Bas from Turkey with a score of 6:8.

24.10.2025, 07:49
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Nurzat Nurtaeva — World Champion (U-23)

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Nurzhat Nurtayeva won a gold medal at the World Youth Wrestling Championship held in Serbia. She competed in the weight category up to 72 kg and began her journey from the 1/8 finals.

23.10.2025, 23:08
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In the city of Naryn, a freestyle wrestling hall "Munduz Ata" was opened with the participation of Tashiev.

In Naryn, a ceremony was held to open a wrestling hall named "Munduz Ata," which was built at the Specialized Children's and Youth Olympic Reserve School named after Suyunbek Bekmanbetov, located in the "Alma-Bak" park. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev participated in this event.

23.10.2025, 16:07
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Temir Bikboev won a silver medal in pencak silat

At the III Asian Youth Games in Manama (Bahrain), Kyrgyzstani Temir Bikboev won a silver medal in the discipline of pencak silat. As reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture, Bikboev competed in the weight category from 59 to 63 kg.

23.10.2025, 15:23
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A capsule was laid in Naryn region for the construction of a sports complex

On October 23, a solemn ceremony took place in the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, dedicated to the laying of the capsule for the construction of a sports complex. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security, who is on a working trip to the Naryn region, participated in the ceremony.

23.10.2025, 15:15
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The father of Akzhol Makhmudov believes that Uluk Karacholokov is unworthy of being the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team.

Muhamed Mahmudov, the father of Greco-Roman wrestler Akzhol Mahmudov, expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment of Ulukbek Karacholokov as the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team. He reported this on his social media account. Karacholokov, who is currently serving as the acting head coach, replaced Uran Kalilov. The latter resigned after the World Championship in Croatia.

23.10.2025, 15:08
Nurzhat Nurtaeva from Kyrgyzstan reached the final of the World Wrestling Championship (U-23)
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Nurzhat Nurtaeva from Kyrgyzstan reached the final of the World Wrestling Championship (U-23)

Photo UWW. Nurzat Nurtayeva and Laura Koehler (Germany) Nurzat Nurtayeva, a representative of Kyrgyzstan, has made it to the finals of the youth world wrestling championship currently taking place in Novi Sad, Serbia. This was reported by the official UWW website. In the weight category up to 72 kilograms, Nurzat achieved victories over athletes from Germany, Russia, and Japan.

23.10.2025, 14:23
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In Bishkek, the Asian Judo Champion Ratbek Jumalazarov was awarded

In the Pervomaisky District of the capital, a ceremony was held to award Kyrgyz judoka Ratbek Jumanaazarov, who won the Asian Judo Cup. According to the district akimat, the athlete was presented with a personalized watch and a certificate of appreciation for his achievements and representing Kyrgyzstan on the international stage.

23.10.2025, 14:03
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Former coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team won a gold medal at the World Championship with the Egyptian national team

Azat Erkimbaev, who previously led the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, won a gold medal at the Youth World Championship in Serbia, competing for the Egyptian team. Erkimbaev's contract with the Egyptian team was signed at the end of August and is set for three years, covering the period up to the 2028 Olympic Games, which will take place in Los Angeles. His debut on the international stage in this new role was at the World Championship in Croatia.

23.10.2025, 14:00