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AFC Cup (U-23): Does Kyrgyzstan have a chance to advance to the playoffs?

The players of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team couldn't hold back their emotions after the defeat in the match against Vietnam. In the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyz team conceded the first goal, but soon equalized thanks to a magnificent strike from Marlen Murzakhmatov. However, at the end of the match, the ball, deflecting off a defender's leg, ended up in the net of Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov.

11.01.2026, 20:54
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A New Hockey Rink Opened at At-Bashy School

At the base of the Kasyke Mambetaliev School in the village of At-Bashy, a hockey rink was inaugurated, reports Turmush correspondent. In honor of this event, a friendly hockey match was held dedicated to the memory of the outstanding educator Kochkorbaev Tuyukbay.

11.01.2026, 19:04
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A volleyball tournament among teachers took place in the village of Bayetov in Ak-Tala.

In the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a volleyball tournament has concluded, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The competitions took place on January 10 and brought together education workers from the region, including secondary school teachers and kindergarten educators. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Akin Toktosunova, a distinguished teacher of Kyrgyzstan and an excellent worker in public education. This event is held with the

11.01.2026, 12:58
Former Chelsea academy footballer Musonda reported to be in critical condition
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Former Chelsea academy footballer Musonda reported to be in critical condition

Currently, 33-year-old Belgian Musonda, who joined Chelsea from Anderlecht in 2012 along with brothers Tika and Charlie, spent two seasons in the club's youth team. After that, he returned to his homeland, where he played for Mechelen, as well as for lower league Spanish clubs Llagostera and Palamós, and the Congolese club TP Mazembe. In his career, he also has nine matches for the Belgium U21 national team and ended his professional career in 2020.

11.01.2026, 11:45
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AFC U-23 Cup: The match Kyrgyzstan - Jordan will be officiated by a referee from Bahrain

In the upcoming match between the youth national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Jordan in football, which will take place as part of the third round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23), the role of the main referee will be performed by Ammar Mahfoudh from Bahrain. The match will be held on January 12 in Saudi Arabia. This will be Mahfoudh's second match in this tournament; he previously officiated the game between Korea and Iran, which ended in a 0:0 draw.

10.01.2026, 23:14
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In the Sverdlovsk District, the Spartakiad "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a family sports festival called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place on January 9. According to information released by the press service of the city hall, the event features seven teams representing families consisting of parents and children aged 7 to 15 years. The competitions cover seven different types of activities, including the national game "Үч тапан чүкө," ball handling, a jump rope relay, a stick relay, tug-of-war,

10.01.2026, 22:18
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Bilol Sharip Uulu won the gold at the tournament in Turkey

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Bilol Sharip uulu, became the champion of the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, which took place in Turkey. The tournament was held on January 10, and Bilol competed in the 65 kg category, where there were 13 wrestlers among the participants.

10.01.2026, 22:08
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In the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek, the relay race "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

On January 9, a sports festival for families called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. The corresponding message was published by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Vice Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva and Deputy Akim of the district Ainura Arstambekova attended the event and expressed their best wishes to the participants.

10.01.2026, 17:26
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Extreme Adrenaline: Spectacular Jeep Sprint and Enduro Competitions Held in Osh

On January 9, competitions in jeep sprint and motorsport took place in Almalyk, located in the city of Osh, as reported by the organizers in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. The organizers noted that about 100 athletes participated in the event. These motorsport disciplines are notable for their extreme nature, as participants compete in cars and motorcycles on tracks filled with natural obstacles and challenging sections.

10.01.2026, 13:15
FIFA to Introduce 3D Player Avatars at the 2026 World Cup
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FIFA to Introduce 3D Player Avatars at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced a significant technological upgrade that will be implemented at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unique 3D models will be created for each of the 1,248 participants in the tournament, with the scanning process for each player taking just one second and becoming a mandatory step before the start of the competition.

10.01.2026, 11:04
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Bishkek Prepares for the Ice Hockey World Championship

Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, visited the "Alga" sports complex in Bishkek. He familiarized himself with the training process of the national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, which is preparing for the World Championship, as reported by the agency's press service. The competitions among youth teams U-20 (IIHF Division III-B) will take place in Bishkek at the "Bishkek Arena" ice rink from January 18 to 24.

10.01.2026, 09:07
Asian Cup (U-23). The Kyrgyzstan National Football Team Lost to Vietnam
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Asian Cup (U-23). The Kyrgyzstan National Football Team Lost to Vietnam

Photo KFS. Kyrgyzstan national football team The match between the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan and the team from Vietnam in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup ended unfavorably for the Kyrgyz footballers. This information was published by the Kyrgyz Football Union. The final score of the match was 1:2 in favor of the opponents.

09.01.2026, 21:46
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Asian Football Cup. Kyrgyzstan U-21 National Team Lost to Vietnam

The match in which the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan faced Vietnam took place on January 9 at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In the first half of the game, after a failed shot on the opponent's goal, Marlen Murzakhmatov managed to score and equalize the score - 1:1. However, in the second half, the Kyrgyzstan team conceded another goal and could not restore balance on the scoreboard.

09.01.2026, 21:29
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Uran Satybaldiev completed training in Dagestan before his next fight in the UFC

Kyrgyz fighter Uran Satybaldiev has completed his training camp in Dagestan ahead of his next fight in the UFC. This was reported by his coach Tynchtykbek Omurzakov in an interview with Sport AKIpress. The coach noted: “We are flying to Las Vegas on January 15. Uran needs to acclimatize and improve his striking technique. The training camp in Dagestan is already over.”

09.01.2026, 17:04
"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL
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"Manchester City" Loses Points Again in the Title Race in the EPL

This time, Pep Guardiola's team was unable to maintain the advantage gained from a penalty converted by Erling Haaland at the end of the first half. "City" hoped to return to winning ways after two draws with "Sunderland" and "Chelsea." However, in the second half, Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma equalized by scoring his first goal since September.

09.01.2026, 17:00
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The opponent's coach of Valentina Shevchenko called the Kyrgyzstani the best in the world

The recent match between Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang was a real shock for the Chinese athlete's team. Coach Wood, who leads Zhang's training process, admitted that he did not expect such a defeat. This was reported by the portal allboxing.ru. The fight, which took place in November 2025, ended with the absolute dominance of the Kyrgyzstani fighter: not a single judge awarded Zhang a round, and the final score was 50-45 in favor of Shevchenko across all judges' scorecards.

09.01.2026, 16:56
MMA Fighter Aijigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break
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MMA Fighter Aijigit Erkebai Uulu Returns to the Ring After a Three-Year Break

Photo from the internet After a three-year absence from the ring, Kyrgyz fighter Aijigit Erkebay uulu is making his return to the world of mixed martial arts. As reported by the mma_kyrgyz portal, his next fight is scheduled for January 11 in Samara, Russia. At the Open FC 61 tournament, Aijigit, who has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, will face Vadim Leutin from Russia, whose record stands at 0 wins and 1 loss. The fight will take place in the weight category up to 66 kilograms.

09.01.2026, 16:08
"Arsenal" and "Liverpool" shared the points
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"Arsenal" and "Liverpool" shared the points

The match between "Arsenal" and "Liverpool" took place in a tense atmosphere with active actions from both teams. Despite creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities, neither side managed to hit the opponent's net.

09.01.2026, 14:48
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Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov — the first goalkeeper from Kyrgyzstan to save a penalty in the Asian Cup

On January 6, a match of the first round took place in Jeddah, where the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan faced the team of Saudi Arabia. The game ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the home team. In the 74th minute of the match, the referee awarded a penalty against the Kyrgyz team for a handball by Arslan Bekberdinov. The midfielder of Al-Qadisiyah, Musab Al-Juwair, approached the ball but was unable to outplay Nurlanbekov, who brilliantly saved the shot. This event became significant as

09.01.2026, 14:39
Khurkach Returns and Brings Victory to Poland Over Germany in the United Cup
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Khurkach Returns and Brings Victory to Poland Over Germany in the United Cup

At the United Cup tournament, Hubert Hurkacz returned to the court after a long break due to injury and immediately achieved a sensational victory. In his first match in nearly seven months, he showed excellent form, hitting 21 aces and committing no double faults, which allowed him to defeat Zverev in just 1 hour and 23 minutes in Sydney.

09.01.2026, 12:08
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Kyrgyzstanis to Compete at the Asian Championship in China

The Asian Indoor Athletics Championships will take place in Tianjin from February 6 to 8, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. The team will consist of five athletes who will train under the guidance of Satybek Chokaev and Kushtarbeka Tashtanbekov.

09.01.2026, 09:54