Valentina Shevchenko — Best Female Fighter of 2025 According to ESPN
Recently, ESPN published the ranking of the best fighters of 2025. Among women, the top spot was taken by Valentina Shevchenko, the champion in the flyweight division.
Recently, ESPN published the ranking of the best fighters of 2025. Among women, the top spot was taken by Valentina Shevchenko, the champion in the flyweight division.
According to the German online portal Transfermarkt, a ranking of teams in the Kyrgyzstan football championship for 2025 has been published, based on the total value of players. According to this ranking, "Muras United," representing the city of Manas, took first place with a squad value of 4.16 million euros. In second place is the Karakol team "Bars," the champion of the Kyrgyz Premier League for 2025, with a total of 3.85 million euros.
Boxer Dmitry Bivol became a participant in the Korean show "I Am a Boxer," hosted by the famous actor Ma Dong-seok. As part of the program, he conducted a training session and a master class together with the host. The show "I Am a Boxer" is a project where 90 participants, with no restrictions on age, weight, or profession, compete for the title of the best boxers.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has published the list of the best wrestlers of 2025, based on their performances at world championships, continental events, and four ranking tournaments. In the weight category up to 76 kg, Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy took first place in the final ranking.
In Kyrgyzstan, they celebrate the success of their referees who officiated the match of the second stage of the AFC Champions League. The team of referees led by Meder Taichiev conducted the match in the final round of the group stage, where the Jordanian club "Al-Hussein" faced the Turkmen "Ahal".
Mikhail Mamiashvili, president of the Russian Wrestling Federation, shared his opinion about Malik Shavaev, who will now represent Kyrgyzstan in international competitions. Shavaev, a product of the Kabardino-Balkar school, recently became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in the 89 kg weight category and received the opportunity to compete at the Asian Championship.
The star of the "Los Angeles Lakers," Luka Dončić, will return to the court in the upcoming game against the "Houston Rockets," scheduled for Thursday, December 25. According to ESPN, the athlete has fully recovered from a calf injury.
In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the Youth Ice Hockey World Championship, as reported by the country's hockey federation. The competitions will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena" and will gather teams from Division 3B, consisting of players no older than 20 years.
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports will announce the names of the best athletes and coaches of 2025. This information was provided by representatives of the agency. According to their reports, the award ceremony for the winners will take place on December 28 at the Olympic Ball.
At the international volleyball tournament held in the Maldives, three athletes from Kyrgyzstan were included in the symbolic team of the best players. This became known thanks to a message from the volleyball federation on social media, referencing Instagram. The CAVA Cup-2025 competitions took place from December 19 to 25 in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where teams from Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the hosts participated.
The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup took place in the Maldives, where Kyrgyzstani Nurchamal Bolotbekova was recognized as the most valuable player of the tournament. The competition was held from December 20 to 25 in the capital, Male, and gathered four teams.
An international tournament in pencak silat, named the "Commonwealth Cup," took place in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), as reported by our correspondent Turmush. Under the guidance of head coach Kanibek Bikboev, the national team demonstrated a high level of preparation, returning home with nine medals: three gold, two silver, and four bronze.
At the international volleyball tournament held in the Maldives, three representatives from Kyrgyzstan were awarded the titles of the best players. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup took place from December 20 to 25 and gathered four national teams.
In the village of Ken-Aral, the opening of a new sports complex took place. This facility, located in the Birimdik rural district of the Bakai-Ata region, was built using funds from the republican budget. Construction work began in 2023.
As part of the summary of the year 2025, the president of the Kyrgyzstan Paralympic Judo Federation, Rayimbek Maatkabyilov, presented awards to outstanding athletes and coaches. According to the information from the KR Paralympic Judo Federation, Maatkabyilov highly praised the work of the head coach of the national team, Kanat Imiyanov, noting his significant contribution to the development of Paralympic judo and the preparation of athletes at the international level. "In recognition of
The Kyrgyzstan national volleyball team won the CAVA Cup 2025 of the Central Asian Volleyball Association, which took place in the Maldives. According to the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, four teams participated in the tournament, which was held in a round-robin format.
Recently, the list of the best wrestlers in the world according to United World Wrestling (UWW) for 2025 was published, which includes several athletes from Kyrgyzstan. In the freestyle wrestling category, 17 athletes from our country are represented:
This was announced by the president of the Russian Wrestling Federation, Mikhail Mamiashvili. Two-time Russian wrestling champion Malik Shavaev will now compete for Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the media. Malik Shavaev, two-time Russian wrestling champion, will now represent Kyrgyzstan
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan won first place at the international tournament held in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup competitions took place from December 20 to 25 in the capital, Male, with the participation of four teams.
The Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the holding of the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship. The event will take place in Bishkek. The competitions will be held among teams in Division 3B, consisting of players no older than 20 years.
At the Nujuma resort located on the Red Sea, a couple has purchased two villas, as reported by the developer Red Sea Global. The uniqueness of this place lies in the fact that the islands can only be reached by rented boat or seaplane, ensuring complete privacy.
The championship in freestyle wrestling took place in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. This competition became a key stage in forming the national team, as well as in selecting wrestlers for preparation for international tournaments.
Photo by Adhadhu Sports. Kyrgyzstan National Volleyball Team In the international tournament held in the Maldives, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results. This was reported by the volleyball federation on its social media. In the decisive match, our team defeated the Maldives team with a score of 3:1, earning them the title of champions.
The United World Wrestling (UWW) has presented the final ranking of wrestlers for 2025. Seventeen athletes from Kyrgyzstan made it to this list of the best.
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan won the title of champion at the international tournament held in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup took place from December 21 to 25 in the capital, Male, and gathered four teams.
At the friendly tournament in Yerevan, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team took third place. This became known thanks to a message from the association that covers events in this discipline through social media. The first game against the national team of Georgia, scheduled for December 21, did not take place as the team from Kyrgyzstan was unable to arrive in time for the match. Initially, it was reported that the meeting would be postponed, but ultimately the match did not occur, and
At the conclusion of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, presented awards to outstanding athletes who achieved significant success in their disciplines. This was reported by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The awards ceremony took place as part of the final stage of the national championship.
Throughout the second day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling in Bishkek, the winners and prize-winners were determined. On December 25, the last five sets of medals were contested.
On December 25, six outstanding athletes from Kyrgyzstan were awarded apartments. The award ceremony took place on the day of the conclusion of the national championship in freestyle wrestling.
The second day of the Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling has concluded in Bishkek, where the pairs competing for medals have been determined. The final stage of the tournament will take place on December 25, during which the last 5 sets of awards will be contested.
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team, Mukhamed Askarbekov, made a name for himself at the Kazakhstan championship, scoring two goals. Askarbekov recently joined the team "Taraz Omega," which competes in the First League, the second tier in the country.
At the international tournament in Armenia, the Kyrgyzstan futsal team took third place. The competition, called the Unibank Cup 2025, took place from December 21 to 24 and gathered four teams that played in a round-robin format.
In an interview with the Impaulsive podcast, Pam shared that Joshua addressed her in the crowd with the phrase: "Mom, just remember, it's just boxing. It's just a fight." She noted that despite her son suffering a broken jaw and needing surgery, she does not harbor any resentment towards Joshua. Stepnik emphasized that Jake chose to step into the ring against a stronger opponent himself.
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to host another World Ice Hockey Championship. According to the Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, a tournament among youth teams in Division 3B will take place in the capital of the country, featuring players under the age of 20.
As part of the BRAVE CF 103 tournament, according to information from Prosports.kz, three representatives from Kyrgyzstan will enter the ring to participate in the main bouts. A total of seven fights are planned with participants from different countries.
The situation for the "Washington Capitals" is becoming increasingly critical: this is already their sixth loss in the last seven games, significantly complicating the team's chances of making the playoffs.
The athlete from Tokmok, Ayana Kylychbekova, recently won a silver medal in the weight category up to 36 kg at the judo competitions held in her hometown. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with the young talented athlete.
The composition of the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan, which is preparing to participate in the Asian Cup (U-23), has been announced. The head coach Edmar Lacerda has selected 24 players for the extended list, from which 23 footballers will be chosen for the final roster for the tournament.
Kazuyoshi Miura, a Japanese forward who is currently the oldest professional footballer in the world, has decided to extend his career for another year. This was reported by Japan Today.
The decision for Endrick to move to "Olympique Lyon" was made due to the limited time he spent on the field with the team under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. Now the young player will have the opportunity to showcase himself at the new club.
The Senegal national team confidently began their title defense journey, achieving a crushing victory with a score of 3:0 against the Botswana national team. Nicolas Jackson scored twice, and the third goal was added by Sheriff Ndiaye, who came on as a substitute. Despite Botswana's active efforts and impressive saves from goalkeeper Goitseone Foko, the Senegalese completely controlled the flow of the game.
The Kyrgyzstan freestyle wrestling team has gained another legionnaire, this time from Russia. In the tournament in the weight category up to 86 kg, 29-year-old Malik Shavaev won gold, starting his performance from the 1/8 finals and achieving four consecutive victories.
On December 24, a meeting was held in the Jogorku Kenesh, where Deputy Speaker Karim Khandzha and Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov met with the medalists of the World Boxing Championship held in Dubai (UAE). According to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies expressed their gratitude to the athletes for their achievements at the global level and noted that they represented Kyrgyzstan with dignity on the international sports stage.
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament taking place in the Maldives. This was reported by the volleyball federation on their social media on Instagram. In the semifinals, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved victory over the team from Afghanistan, finishing the match with a score of 3:1.
The first day of the freestyle wrestling competition in Bishkek has concluded, during which the winners were determined. On December 24, five sets of medals were contested in the categories of up to 57, 65, 74, 86, and 97 kg.
In Yerevan, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team achieved a confident victory over the team of Moldova in a friendly tournament. This information was published on the social media of the futsal association. The final score of the match was 4:2 in favor of the Kyrgyzstani team.
Nurzat Nurtayeva, representing Kyrgyzstan, took third place in the UWW world ranking for the year 2025. The 23-year-old athlete participated in four tournaments throughout the year, where she managed to win three medals.
Today, December 25, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will take to the court for the final match of the international tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital of the Maldives, Male, where four teams are participating.