FIFA has announced the launch of a new category of tickets at a reduced price for the 2026 World Cup, in response to fan dissatisfaction caused by high prices.
The V Para-Asian Youth Games took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to the Federation of Armwrestling of Kyrgyzstan, our athletes in para-armwrestling won seven gold medals and took second place in the team standings.
Today, the national youth boxing championship has opened in Kyrgyzstan for those born in 2008-2009. The relevant information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the opening ceremony, the director of the specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school "Yntymak," Rustam Niyazaliev, and the executive director of the National Boxing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, Orozbek Evgachev, were spotted. Athletes, coaches, and
Kyrgyz athlete Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the international IBSA Judo Grand Prix para-judo tournament. The competition took place on December 16-17 in São Paulo, Brazil.
At the IBSA Judo Grand Prix tournament taking place in São Paulo, Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won the gold medal in the under 52 kg weight category. On her way to the gold medal, she defeated athletes from Taipei, Mexico, and Switzerland. It is worth noting that Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy is the Asian champion in para-judo, having won this title in 2025.
Usman Dembélé, representing "Paris Saint-Germain" and the French national team, has been named the FIFA Men's Player of the Year. In the 2024/25 season, the French forward, along with PSG, won all possible trophies, including the Champions League, as well as the titles of champion and holder of the French Cup. He scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 matches across all competitions.
Ilia Topuria, UFC champion in two weight classes, recently spoke in an interview with the Spanish publication Marca about his plans to end his career in mixed martial arts and switch to professional boxing.
French-born footballer Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the title of best player of the 2024/25 season by the International Football Federation (FIFA). The award ceremony took place in Doha, Qatar, at The Best ceremony held the day before. Photo FIFA. Ousmane Dembélé has become the best football player of the 2024/25 season according to FIFA.
Photo UFC. Valentina Shevchenko At the end of 2025, UFC champion in the women's flyweight category Valentina Shevchenko will become the leader of the overall rankings, regardless of weight classes, according to information from the official website of the promotion. It is worth reminding that in November, the Kyrgyz athlete won against Chinese fighter Weili Zhang at UFC 322, which took place in New York.
Recently, the V Para-Asian Youth Games took place in Dubai (UAE). According to information from the Federation of Arm Wrestling of Kyrgyzstan, our athletes in para-arm wrestling managed to win seven gold medals, which allowed the team to take second place in the overall standings.
Vadim Fatkulbayev, representing Kyrgyzstan, received an invitation to participate in the ultra-marathon cycling race InnerScape Race, which starts on March 1 in Vietnam. The athlete shared this news on his social media, where he also noted that he will be the first athlete from Kyrgyzstan at this prestigious event. The route length is an impressive 4000 kilometers with an elevation gain of 56,000 meters and a time limit of 18 days. According to Vadim, to stay within the allotted time, he needs
This year, Tashkent hosted the FIA Awards, marking a historic event for Central Asia and global motorsport. This is the first time such a prestigious award has been presented in this region.
As a result of the 2025 season, the national team of Kyrgyzstan won first place in the overall standings of the Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship, scoring 114 points. The second place on the podium was taken by the team from Taiwan, while the bronze medals went to representatives from India.
At the International Enduro Championship held in Chongqing (People's Republic of China), the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic won silver medals in the team competition. This was reported by team member Bekzat Ooganov. The Kyrgyz delegation participated in the competition at the official invitation received from the Chinese side to the Federation of Motor Sports and Road Safety of the KR.
In the match at "Old Trafford," the teams "Manchester United" and "Bournemouth" showcased magnificent football, ending the game with a score of 4:4.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan won the Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship, taking first place in the overall team standings of the Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship 2025. This international competition, held under the auspices of the FIA, consists of several stages. The team from Kyrgyzstan managed to score 114 points, allowing them to surpass their competitors from Taiwan and India, who took second and third places, respectively.
Faridin Uulu Kutman, a native of the village of Ak-Dobo in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, has won two gold medals at arm wrestling competitions held in Dubai, UAE. According to his mother, Aizat Altymyshova, the 22-year-old athlete earned these awards at a tournament for people with disabilities. "Kutman was born with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. We took him to school until the 4th grade, and then until the 9th grade, teachers came to our home to teach him. Despite moving in
The opening ceremony will take place on February 6 in Italy, and Carey’s performance will be one of the central parts of the show, reflecting the main theme of the event — "Harmony," symbolizing the unity of the Olympic spirit.
The tournament of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has concluded in China, where Kyrgyzstani boxers, including representatives from the Chui region, demonstrated impressive results, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush citing the mayor's office of Shopokov. According to the mayor's office, the international boxing competition took place in the demonstration zone for winter sports of the SCO, located in Harbin. Five boxers represented Kyrgyzstan in the tournament, among
It was previously announced that the former striker of the Swedish national team has been chosen as one of the torchbearers and will participate in the opening of the Olympic Games. On his page on the social network X, he signed a photo with the torch and the mascots of the competition with the phrase "Soon...", tagging the official account of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
At the opening of the Winter Olympic Games, which will take place in 2026 in Italy, the famous American singer Mariah Carey will perform. This event became known thanks to information from the organizing committee. The organizers note that "Mariah Carey is renowned for her unique voice and artistry that unites different generations and cultures."
Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, is considering making an offer to purchase the famous football club "Barcelona" for a sum of 10 billion euros. This was reported by the program El Chiringuito, and the information was confirmed by journalist François Gallardo on his social media account X, as reported by Forbes.ru. According to the publication Goal, the financing for this deal could be provided through the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is
At the recent Austrian Figure Skating Championship for juniors held in Innsbruck, 14-year-old Eles Namazalieva from Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal.
In Bishkek, as part of the VI World Nomad Games, the project "Birimdik Kerbeni" is launching, covering all corners of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Photo from the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office. This project symbolizes the journey of water — a vital element for the Kyrgyz people, embodying life, purity, and continuity. The water that will flow through the entire country carries not only ecological value
Photo provided by Alexey Teplashin A recent event at the railway station in Bishkek became significant for the country's sports. Alexey Teplashin, an extreme sports athlete, set a new record by moving seven freight cars a distance of six meters, with a total weight of 165 tons and 900 kilograms. He reported this in an interview with 24.kg. It is important to note that Teplashin has been engaged in strength extreme sports for over four years. His repertoire includes not only pulling wagons
In Tash-Kumyr, a city cup for tug-of-war was held, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This sporting event was successfully organized with the support of the city department of physical culture and sports.
The graduate of the martial arts sports school, boxer of the Kyrgyzstan national team Ikhtiyar Nishonov, has won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championship. The competition took place in Dubai from December 2 to 13, as reported by the local mayor's office.
At the Austrian Figure Skating Championship for juniors, held in Innsbruck, 14-year-old Eles Namazalieva managed to win a bronze medal. According to her father, Kapar Namazalieva, the skater presented two programs: a short program and a free program.
The club "Inter Miami" has summed up the results of the 2025 season and announced the winners of the individual awards. Lionel Messi once again found himself in the spotlight, confirming his status as one of the main stars of the team and the entire tournament.
According to information from Indykaila News, Mohamed Salah, the forward for Liverpool and the Egyptian national team, has received a contract offer amounting to £2.5 million per week, which totals approximately £120 million a year.
The list of candidates includes countries such as Australia, India, Indonesia, and Kuwait. Additionally, a joint bid has been proposed by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
At international competitions, Russian chess players have once again been allowed to compete under the flag and with the anthem of their country. This decision was made at the General Assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), where 61 delegates voted "in favor" and 51 "against." Thus, the restrictions on the use of national symbols for Russian athletes have been lifted.
Today, the national team of Kyrgyzstan returned from Dubai, where the youth Para Asian Games took place. At Manas International Airport, the athletes were welcomed by high-ranking officials, including the head of the analysis and development department of elite sports Kubanych Ermekov and the director of the Directorate for Olympic Sports Melis Tobokelov, as well as the athletes' relatives. The competitions were held from December 7 to 14.
At the IBA World Boxing Championship, held in the United Arab Emirates, Omar Livaza from Kyrgyzstan took second place in his weight category up to 63.5 kg. The athlete began his performance in the 1/16 finals, progressing towards the final.
At the World Boxing Championship, which concluded on December 13 in Dubai (UAE), the Russian team demonstrated an outstanding result, winning 13 medals: 7 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze. This allowed them to confidently surpass their competitors.
The Argentine national team, which is the reigning world champion, may face serious consequences and lose the opportunity to participate in the 2026 World Cup. This is related to a major corruption case being investigated within the Argentine Football Association (AFA), which could lead to sanctions from FIFA.
Forbes has published its data on the earnings of Formula 1 drivers for the 2025 season, taking into account guaranteed salaries and bonuses for on-track results, such as wins, podiums, and points scored. However, income from advertising contracts was not included in this ranking.
Recently, the football tournament "Muras" concluded in Bishkek, which took place on December 13-14 with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by the press service of the country's leader. During his speech, Japarov emphasized that the futsal tournament "Muras" has become an important part of public life in Kyrgyzstan. He reminded that the first tournament was organized in 2021 in connection with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of
The football tournament called "Muras" has concluded in Bishkek, with the participation of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. He emphasized that this event has become an important part of the country's public life. Sadyr Japarov reminded that the first "Muras" was held in 2021 in honor of the centenary of Kyrgyz football, when only 6 teams participated, and this time their number increased to 16.
Dina Smolskaya, Olympic champion, shared her thoughts on the chances of Belarusian biathletes at the 2026 Olympic Games, which will take place in Antholz.
At the World Championship held in Dubai (UAE), the boxer from the Kyrgyzstan national team, Omar Livaza, won a silver medal. In the decisive match, he faced the Russian boxer Ilya Popov, losing and thereby taking second place. Livaza became the first Kyrgyzstani to reach the finals at the World Boxing Championship for adults and received a silver medal.
According to Transfermarkt, Real Madrid forward and France national team player Kylian Mbappe has reached a record market value of 200 million euros. He is now on par with Norwegian forward Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Spanish player Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
On December 14, the second day of the traditional football tournament "Muras" began in Bishkek, in which the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, is actively participating, according to information provided by the press service of the head of state. As a result of the first day of the competition, the team "Presidenttin komandasy" managed to reach the quarter-finals, winning against "Aymaktar" and "Femida," but losing to "Elchiler."
Karim Benzema, the forward of the Saudi club "Al-Ittihad," stated in an interview with L'Equipe that he does not rule out the possibility of returning to the French national team with the aim of participating in the 2026 World Cup.
The "President's Team" secured a spot in the quarter-finals by defeating "Aymaktар" and "Femida," but suffered a defeat against "Elchiler."
Photo from the internet. Omar Livaza At the World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai, Kyrgyzstani boxer Omar Livaza won a silver medal. This was reported by the country's boxing federation. In the final of the weight category up to 63.5 kilograms, Livaza lost to his opponent from Russia, Ilya Popov.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Omar Livaza won second place at the World Boxing Championship under the auspices of IBA, which took place in the United Arab Emirates. Competing in the weight category up to 63.5 kg, Livaza began his journey from the 1/16 finals.
Boxer Omar Livaza, representing Kyrgyzstan, has achieved a historic success by becoming the first finalist in the history of his country at the World Boxing Championship in the weight category up to 63.5 kg, which is taking place in Dubai (UAE), according to information from Sport Shredinger.