The Maldives national team will once again be led by Istvan Urbanyi, who previously held this position twice: from 2009 to 2010 and from 2011 to 2013. During this time, he achieved significant success in regional competitions and raised the overall level of the team.
The Kyrgyzstan national football team has announced the final squad for participation in the Asian Youth Cup (U-23), which will take place in Saudi Arabia. The team consists of 23 players.
The Kyrgyzstan national hockey team has announced the holding of free master classes for children in the parks of the capital. This information was provided by the event organizers. Photo from the archive. The Kyrgyzstan national hockey team announced free master classes for children in Bishkek
According to Mukhamadiev's relatives, he passed away at the age of 60. Since November 15, 2025, he had been in serious condition and was hospitalized in intensive care following strokes.
The application of the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) for the Youth Asian Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia, has been announced. The final list includes 23 players.
Today, January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in football begins its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23). In the first round of the group stage, the team will face opponents from Saudi Arabia.
Today, January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in football begins its participation in the final stage of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. The tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia, and in the first match, the Kyrgyz team will face the hosts of the tournament. The game will be held in Jeddah, with the kickoff scheduled for 22:00 Bishkek time. This is already the sixth participation of the Kyrgyz team in the final stages of the Asian Cup.
Today, as part of the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026 taking place in Jeddah, the Kyrgyzstan national team will face the Saudi Arabia team. The captain of the Kyrgyz team, Said Datsiev, answered questions from the media. Photo by the media. Captain of the Kyrgyzstan national team Said Datsiev
Today in Jeddah, the first match of the final stage of the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup will take place, featuring the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia. Our team’s head coach Edmar Lacerda shared his thoughts on the preparation for the tournament. Photo from the archive. Edmar Lacerda, head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team
Today, January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan will begin its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23). The competition will take place in Saudi Arabia with the participation of 16 teams, which will be divided into four groups.
It has been announced which athletes have been included in the Kyrgyzstan national team for participation in the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan, which will take place in Antalya from January 8 to 11. A total of 17 wrestlers have been included in the team.
On January 6, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the final part of the U-23 Asian Cup will begin. In this tournament, the national team of Kyrgyzstan will play against the host team - the national team of Saudi Arabia. According to information provided by the Kyrgyz Football Union, the match will take place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.
In anticipation of the final part of the U-23 Asian Cup, a press conference was held today with the participation of the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan. As reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union, the head coach Edmar Lacerda and team captain Said Datsiev answered questions from the media.
The club "Manchester United" has decided to dismiss head coach Ruben Amorim, thus ending his 14-month tenure. This decision was a result of the team's less than satisfactory results and was made just a day after the draw with "Leeds United" (1:1), in which the Portuguese coach spoke emotionally about his situation at the club.
The Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) begins its journey in the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. In the first match of the tournament, which will take place on January 6, the Kyrgyz will face opponents from Saudi Arabia. The game is scheduled to start at 22:00 Bishkek time.
A press conference was held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) before the match, featuring the head coaches and team captains of Group A in the Asian Football Cup (U-23). Representing the Kyrgyzstan national team were head coach Edmar Lacerda and team captain Said Datsiev.
Today, January 5, a press conference was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the match, featuring the head coaches and captains of the teams in Group A of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Representing the Kyrgyzstan national team were head coach Edmar Lacerda and team captain Said Datsiev.
On January 6, the national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will begin its participation in the Asian Youth Cup. The competition will take place in Saudi Arabia with the participation of 16 teams.
What is the simplest way to summarize the sports year? Correct — it is the selection of the best athlete of the year, and that is exactly what we will do now. At the end of December, the State Agency for Sports already held an award ceremony for its candidates, but there were too many winners divided by gender and sport. We will try to determine a single winner according to our version.
In the Round of 16 match held in Casablanca, the Mali national team secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Tunisia in a penalty shootout with a score of 3:2. The regular and extra time ended in a 1:1 draw, with the Malian team spending most of the match with one player less.
The refereeing team that will officiate the upcoming match between the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia in the Youth Asian Cup (U-23) has already been determined. The first round group stage game will take place on January 6 in Jeddah, starting at 22:00 Bishkek time.
The head of the Aitmatov District State Administration, Nurlanbek Umarov, held a ceremonial meeting with local athletes who have achieved significant success on the international stage and presented them with well-deserved awards. Among the awardees was Nurtayeva Nurzat, who took 1st place at the World Championship in freestyle wrestling for athletes under 23 years old, as well as Zhaparkulov Adilet, who became the first in the weight category up to 74 kg at the Olympic wrestling tournament
It has been announced that the youth team of Saudi Arabia has finalized its roster for the final part of the Asian Cup (U-23), which will start on January 6 in this country. In Group A, alongside the tournament hosts, the teams of Vietnam, Jordan, and Kyrgyzstan will also compete.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling will participate in an international tournament in Turkey. The Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan competition will take place from January 8 to 11 in Antalya.
On January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan will begin its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23). This tournament will take place in Riyadh and Jeddah, where 16 teams will gather, divided into four groups.
The competition will bring together teams from Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong (China). Over the course of this week, the champion and prize winners of the tournament will be determined.
The Olympic national team of Kyrgyzstan for football players under 23 years old has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the final part of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026 will take place, starting on January 6.
FIFA reports a record level of interest from football fans for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In the third round of ticket sales, over 150 million applications were registered.
As reported by Prosports.kz, on January 9, 2026, a tournament ACA 198 will take place in Grozny (Russia), where Kyrgyz fighter Ali Mashrapov will compete.
Ilyaz Abdymomun uulu, known as Aziret, has recently been honored to be included in the list of the best players of the second round of the secondary league of the Mongolian championship, according to information from Prosports.kz.
Despite the draw increasing the gap between "City" and "Arsenal," who are in first place, to four points in the Premier League table, Guardiola was pleased with his team's performance.
The reason for Maresca's dismissal was the unsatisfactory results of the team, which managed to secure only one victory in the last seven matches of the English Premier League.
At the event held in the village of Ak-Bulak in the Ak-Suu district, a children's ski school was opened. This initiative is aimed at developing alpine skiing and supporting young athletes in the region. The opening of the children's ski school in the village of Ak-Bulak. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, emphasized that the new ski school will serve as a base for training not only athletes but also professional instructors. "This is an important step in
On January 2, the Olympic football team of the Kyrgyz Republic (U-23) landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the final tournament of the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup, according to information from the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU). In this continental championship, which will start on January 6, the 16 best youth teams from Asia will compete. This is a historic event for Kyrgyzstan, as they have qualified for this tournament for the first time, finishing the qualifying round in September 2025
Despite the fact that several group stage matches are still ongoing, all 16 teams that have advanced to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 have already been determined.
The Brazilian forward Neymar has signed a new contract with "Santos," which will allow him to remain with the team after the 2026 World Cup.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the famous former UFC lightweight champion, shared an intriguing story about how he acquired his well-known nickname "The Eagle," which has become popular among fans worldwide.
52-year-old Roberto Carlos was in São Paulo, spending time with his family, when doctors suspected the presence of a blood clot in his leg during a routine medical examination. Further tests revealed heart problems, which led to his emergency surgery.
In honor of the athletes' successes in non-Olympic disciplines, the Directorate, under the State Agency for Sports, organized a ceremonial event to summarize the results of the work for 2025.
In this match, held as part of their preparation, the Kyrgyz team achieved a convincing victory with a score of 6:0, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union.
According to information received from sources in football circles, the joint application of the applicants may be canceled or rejected. The reason for such a decision may be the lack of necessary infrastructure for holding the tournament, which must meet the standards of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and FIFA.
At the Rizin FF mixed martial arts tournament held in Saitama, Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullayev achieved a convincing victory in the title fight.
The official opening of the Coach Education Development Center took place at the Kyrgyz Football Union. The functions of training coaches have now been transferred to this new institution, which aims to implement modern and systematic approaches in the preparation of specialists in the field of football.
On Monday around noon local time, an accident occurred on the Ogun–Lagos highway, where a black Lexus SUV, carrying Anthony Joshua, collided with a parked commercial truck. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria (FRSC), five men were involved in the incident.
In an exhibition match titled "Battle of the Sexes," held on December 28 in Dubai, Nick Kyrgios, representing Australia, defeated Aryna Sabalenka, who is ranked first in the women's world rankings, with a score of 6:3, 6:3.
On the World Chess platform, the official online partner of FIDE, a New Year chess tournament took place, gathering 155 participants from 18 countries. The competition was held in a blitz format and used the Swiss system, which contributed to the high dynamics of the games and equal conditions for all. Results were automatically calculated by the platform's system.
Rajabali Shaidullaev, a representative of Kyrgyzstan, became the winner of the title fight at the major mixed martial arts promotion Rizin FF.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0) confidently defended his championship title in the Japanese organization RIZIN. On December 31, the Kyrgyzstani faced Japanese fighter Mikura Asakura and won by technical knockout in the first round, finishing the bout in 2 minutes and 55 seconds.