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Results of the first day of the "Muras" football tournament featuring Sadyr Japarov

On December 13, the first day of the traditional football tournament "Muras" concluded, in which the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, is participating. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. As a result of the matches, "Presidenttin komandasy" managed to advance to the quarterfinals, winning against the teams "Aymaktlar" and "Femida," but suffered a defeat from "Elchiler."

13.12.2025, 17:31
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In Bishkek, the football tournament "Muras" has kicked off with the participation of Sadyr Japarov

The grand opening of the tournament took place at the National Football Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union. In his address to the participants, the president congratulated the teams on the start of the competition and expressed hope for fair play. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament, with matches taking place at two venues: the National Football Academy and the "Gazprom — Children" sports and health complex.

13.12.2025, 15:00
Messi to Arrive in India for the GOAT India Tour 2025
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Messi to Arrive in India for the GOAT India Tour 2025

On Saturday, Lionel Messi, the famous Argentine footballer, will begin his visit to India as part of the GOAT India Tour 2025, which will take place from December 13 to 15. The tour will cover cities such as Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Messi will be accompanied by his longtime teammate Luis Suárez and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. The tour program includes fan meetings, cultural events, and exhibition football matches that will be held in a 7-a-side format.

13.12.2025, 14:24
Kyrgyzstan Rises to 43rd Place in the FIFA Futsal Ranking
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Kyrgyzstan Rises to 43rd Place in the FIFA Futsal Ranking

According to the latest FIFA ranking, the men's national team of Kyrgyzstan has made significant progress, rising six positions to take the 43rd place. In this list, Kyrgyzstan is positioned between the teams of Guatemala and Bosnia and Herzegovina, surpassing teams such as Tajikistan, Germany, Australia, Azerbaijan, Denmark, and others.

13.12.2025, 13:28
Olympic Medals 2026 Recognized as Record-Expensive to Produce
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Olympic Medals 2026 Recognized as Record-Expensive to Produce

Production of medals for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has started in Italy, and according to the State Mint IPZS, their production cost has reached record levels. The design of the medals consists of two connected halves, symbolizing both the athletes' journey to success and the support they receive along the way.

13.12.2025, 10:45
Ngannou may face Jones at the tournament in the White House
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Ngannou may face Jones at the tournament in the White House

Francis Ngannou, the holder of the heavyweight boxing world champion title, has announced the possibility of his return to the promotion to participate in a tournament that will take place at the White House on June 14. The Cameroonian noted that his contract with PFL is coming to an end, which opens the way for him to this anticipated fight.

13.12.2025, 10:10
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Football fans outraged by prices for the 2026 World Cup

The global football supporters association Football Supporters Europe (FSE) reports that ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, reach $6,900 (approximately €5,900). This is the amount that fans of any team will have to pay if their team reaches the decisive game. This was reported by DW. The association expresses dissatisfaction with such prices and urges FIFA to halt ticket sales and reconsider their cost.

12.12.2025, 21:45
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Winners of the shooting tournament among special forces for the "Chairman's Cup of the GKNB" have been determined. Photos

On December 11 and 12, a tournament in automatic weapon shooting and practical shooting was held, organized among special units of law enforcement agencies, dedicated to the fight for the "Chairman's Cup of the State National Security Committee-2025." The event featured 115 shooters representing 23 teams from various agencies, including the State National Security Committee (GKNB), the Ministry of Defense, SOBR, PSN, and the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A

12.12.2025, 18:03
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The final list of candidates to host the 2031 Asian Cup has been determined.

It has become known which countries will compete for the right to host the final part of the AFC Asian Cup in 2031. Currently, five bids have reached the final stage: Australia, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, and a joint proposal from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It is worth noting that a bid from the United Arab Emirates was previously submitted, but it was withdrawn at the end of November. The Asian Football Confederation plans to announce the host country in 2026.

12.12.2025, 17:38
Kanibek Janibek Uulu will challenge ex-champion Rustem Kudaybergenov.
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Kanibek Janibek Uulu will challenge ex-champion Rustem Kudaybergenov.

On December 18, the Alash Pride FC 115 tournament will take place at Almaty Arena, which will be significant due to the return of Rustem Kudaybergenov to the octagon. This will be his first fight after a long break, and his opponent will be the promising kickboxer from Kyrgyzstan — Kanibek Zhanibek uulu.

12.12.2025, 13:45
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A scandal erupts over ticket prices for the World Cup

The European Football Fans Association (FSE) has called on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to immediately stop ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. According to statements from fans, the established prices make participation in the tournament unaffordable for most supporters, as reported by Reuters. The issue concerns tickets that are distributed by national associations among official fan clubs and participants in loyalty programs.

12.12.2025, 13:05
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In the Final! Kyrgyzstani Omar Livaza Will Fight for the Gold at the World Boxing Championship

Omar Livaza, representing the Kyrgyzstan national team, has reached the finals of the World Boxing Championship in Dubai (UAE), which is a significant achievement for the country. In the semifinals, his opponent was Emmanuel Katema, a boxer from Zambia. Livaza confidently fought the match, demonstrating precise and powerful attacks throughout all three rounds, which allowed him to win with a score of 5:0.

12.12.2025, 13:01
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The Cabinet of Ministers reduced the registration period for sports educators from 30 to 15 days

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed Resolution No. 786 on December 8, 2025, which introduces changes to the process of registering professional educators in the field of physical education and sports. The amendments pertain to Government Resolution No. 596, which has been in effect since November 11, 2013, and established the procedure for registering individuals engaged in professional pedagogical and educational activities in institutions of

12.12.2025, 11:48
World Boxing Championship. Kyrgyzstani Ikhtiyar Nishonov Wins Bronze
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World Boxing Championship. Kyrgyzstani Ikhtiyar Nishonov Wins Bronze

Photo from the internet. Ikhtiyar Nishonov At the World Boxing Championship currently taking place in Dubai, Kyrgyzstani boxer Ikhtiyar Nishonov won a bronze medal, as reported by the country's boxing federation. In the semifinal match in the under 71-kilogram category, Nishonov was defeated by Kazakhstani Aiblaykhan Zhusupov.

12.12.2025, 11:33
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Omar Livaza reached the final of the World Championship

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Omar Livaza, has reached the final stage of the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates. Livaza competes in the category up to 63.5 kg and began his performance from the Round of 16.

12.12.2025, 00:06
World Boxing Championship. Kyrgyzstani Omar Livaza reached the final
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World Boxing Championship. Kyrgyzstani Omar Livaza reached the final

Photo from the internet. Omar Livaza At the World Boxing Championship currently taking place in Dubai, Kyrgyzstani boxer Omar Livaza has reached the final. This information was confirmed by the Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan. In the semifinals, Livaza, competing in the weight category up to 63.5 kilograms, won against Emmanuel Katema from Zambia, who was ranked first in the tournament.

12.12.2025, 00:03
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Two boxers from Kyrgyzstan will compete for a place in the finals of the World Championship

At the World Boxing Championship organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA), three Kyrgyzstani boxers entered the ring in the quarterfinal matches. The first among them to reach the semifinals was Omar Livaza, who competes in the weight category up to 63.5 kg. He won against Mahsud Hasmetov from Azerbaijan with a score of 1:4 and will now face Emmanuel Katema from Zambia for a spot in the final. Ikhtiyar Nishonov also made it to the semifinals, competing in the category up to 71

11.12.2025, 20:21
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World Boxing Championship. Two Kyrgyzstanis reached the semifinals

At the World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan have reached the semifinals. This was reported by the country's boxing federation. Omar Livaza (up to 63.5 kg) and Ikhtiyar Nishonov (up to 71 kg) successfully advanced to the 1/2 final stage.

11.12.2025, 19:26
The Kyrgyzstan national team participated in the opening of the Asian Youth Para Games.
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The Kyrgyzstan national team participated in the opening of the Asian Youth Para Games.

On December 10, the Kyrgyzstan national team participated in the opening ceremony of the Asian Youth Para Games. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, during the event, the team marched through the stands in a ceremonial parade, and the captain of the para powerlifting team, Azizbek Narbaev, raised the national flag of the country. The duration of the Asian Youth Para Games is until December 14.

11.12.2025, 17:43
"Arsenal crushes Club Brugge, Benfica defeats Napoli"
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"Arsenal crushes Club Brugge, Benfica defeats Napoli"

At the stadium in Belgium, "Arsenal" confidently secured a victory over "Club Brugge," finishing the match with a score of 3:0. The Londoners controlled the game from the very beginning, completely denying their opponent any opportunity to show themselves. Noni Madueke scored twice — first, he made an impressive run through the defense, and then he completed his brace after the break. Gabriel Martinelli scored the third goal.

11.12.2025, 14:47
Britain has allowed same-sex couples to participate in ice dancing
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Britain has allowed same-sex couples to participate in ice dancing

As reported by the British Ice Skating organization, starting from the 2026/2027 season, same-sex couples will be able to participate in national competitions and championships. However, on the international stage, the rules of the International Skating Union (ISU) will continue to apply, which state that pairs must consist of participants of different genders.

11.12.2025, 12:31
"Manchester City" defeated "Real" in the Champions League
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"Manchester City" defeated "Real" in the Champions League

In the 28th minute of the match, "Real" opened the scoring thanks to a goal from Rodrigo, who successfully finished an attack after a pass from Jude Bellingham. This goal was Bellingham's first after 33 matches. However, "Manchester City" quickly equalized: O'Reilly scored after a shot that was deflected by Courtois, and then Erling Haaland converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Rudiger, allowing "City" to take the lead.

11.12.2025, 12:17
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Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won 19 Medals at the Asian Armwrestling Cup

In Ajman (UAE), the Asian Armwrestling Championship has concluded, where the team from Kyrgyzstan achieved significant success by winning 19 medals. This was reported by the armwrestling federation. Out of the total number of medals, 13 were gold, two silver, and four bronze.

10.12.2025, 22:36