Kyrgyz boxer Omar Livaza successfully began his performance at the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The athlete competes in the weight category up to 63.5 kg and started the competition from the 1/16 finals, where his opponent was the current Asian youth champion Sayat Ilyasov from Uzbekistan.
At the 2025 World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai, all representatives from Kyrgyzstan have successfully begun their performances. The team, consisting of 12 athletes, is led by head coach Daniyar Tologon uulu.
In 2025, Coco Gauff, representing the USA, became the highest-paid female tennis player in the world, earning 31 million dollars. Of this amount, 8 million came from prize money, while the remaining 23 million came from sponsorship contracts.
In Kara-Balta, on December 7, an open championship in jiu-jitsu for children and teenagers took place. 270 kids aged from 5 to 16 years participated in the tournament from jiu-jitsu clubs in the Chui region, including Bishkek and the villages of Alexandrovka and Sadovoe, as well as the city of Kara-Balta.
The final match ended in triumph for "Inter Miami," which defeated the "Vancouver Whitecaps" with a score of 3-1. All three goals scored were linked to Lionel Messi's involvement, with Rodrigo De Paul netting the decisive goal in the 71st minute.
32-year-old Lingard signed a contract with FC "Seoul" in February 2024, joining as a free agent, and has since played 66 matches, scoring 18 times. His last match will be against "Melbourne City" in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
The contract of head coach Alexander Krestinin with the Tajik club "Khujand" has come to an end, and both parties have decided not to extend it. In September, the coach had already attempted to resign, but the club's management refused to accept it.
The prospect of a meeting between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, which previously seemed fantastic, is now becoming a reality. The fight is being prepared with full enthusiasm, and analysts are starting to express their opinions on its possible outcomes.
The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, at the famous John F. Kennedy Center. A record number of teams — 48 — will participate in this tournament, divided into 12 groups from A to L.
On the night of December 6 in Moscow at the ACA 197 tournament, Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov emerged victorious in the co-main event.
Kazakhstan teams "Kairat" and "Semey" have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, becoming part of the eight strongest clubs in Europe. Yesterday, "Kairat" played their second match of the Round of 16 against the Belgian "Anderlecht," winning with a score of 5:3. Thus, the overall result of the two matches was 12:6 in favor of the Kazakhs.
As a result of the draw for the 2026 World Cup held in Washington, it became known that the Uzbekistan national team has been placed in Group K. In this group, they will face the teams of Portugal and Colombia, while the name of the fourth participant will be revealed after the intercontinental playoff. This situation makes any preliminary agreements about holding a friendly match between the teams impossible. This was reported by the sports portal Championat.Asia. Photo from the internet
The start date of the new season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship among the teams of the Premier League has been announced. The opening match of the new season is scheduled for March 6, 2026.
Photo from the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic On December 6, the birthday of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov met with Nenad Lalovic, the head of United World Wrestling, and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, the head of United World Wrestling Asia. This was reported by the press service of the president. During the meeting, Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of their work for the development of sports wrestling and expressed confidence that under their leadership, this
At the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, became the first recipient of a new award — the "Peace Prize" from FIFA. This was reported by Eurosport. Before the draw began, the audience was shown a video highlighting Trump's contribution to the peaceful resolution of conflicts, including his attempts to establish relations between Russia and Ukraine.
On December 6, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with Nenad Lalovic, the head of United World Wrestling, and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, the president of United World Wrestling Asia. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, Japarov expressed gratitude for their significant contribution to the development of wrestling on the international stage and expressed hope for the further successful development of this sport under their leadership.
Football club "Khujand" has decided not to extend the contract with Alexander Krestinin, who previously held the position of head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team. This became known through information from Sports.tj. The club from Tajikistan is once again looking for a new coach.
The draw for the final part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in the USA. The tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will span three countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in three countries - the USA, Canada, and Mexico, was held on December 5. As a result of this event, the group compositions were determined. The tournament is set to start on June 11, and a meeting between the national teams of Argentina and Portugal could take place as early as the quarter-finals, which would mean a showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Kyrgyz fighter Jakshylyk Myrzabekov has become the holder of the interim champion title in the Russian fighting organization ACA. The battle took place on the night of December 6 as part of the ACA 197 tournament in Moscow, where Myrzabekov fought in the co-main event.
Starting from December 4, the national team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in the IBA World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai (UAE). The first to enter the ring was Bakyt Toktosun uulu, who competes in the weight category up to 92 kg.
On the night of December 6, the draw for the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, D.C. (USA). As a result of the draw, 12 groups were formed, each consisting of four teams.
Today, on the second day of the World Boxing Championship taking place in the UAE, five representatives from Kyrgyzstan will enter the ring. The World Boxing Championship, organized by IBA, started on December 4 in Dubai.
At the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates, another athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Syrgak Abdyjapar uulu, successfully advanced to the next round. Abdyjapar uulu competes in the weight category up to 75 kg and was set to begin his performances from the 1/32 finals.
The Football Federation of Iran has reconsidered its previous decision to boycott and will send a team to the World Cup draw, which will take place on Friday in Washington. Earlier, Iran announced a boycott after three members of the delegation, including the federation president Mehdi Taj, faced visa denials from the United States.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, currently serving as a senior advisor at RedBird, the owner of the "Milan" club, will be one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics. He will participate in the relay that will pass through several cities in Italy.
Presidents Donald Trump from the USA, Claudia Sheinbaum from Mexico, and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney have confirmed their attendance at the draw ceremony for the World Cup, which will take place in 2026. This was announced by FIFA's press service.
The situation surrounding Mohamed Salah has once again caught the attention of the Saudi Premier League, which is ready to consider his transfer from Liverpool. The situation has become more tense after the forward found himself on the bench in the last two Premier League matches, sparking discussions about his future at the club.
The Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Degtyarev, announced that the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has allowed participants from Russia and Belarus to compete under the flags of their countries. In his opinion, this decision contributes to returning the situation to a legal framework and strengthens the fundamental principle of sports: it should serve as a means of dialogue, not a political tool. Photo from the archive
Eduard Kubatov, who became the first Kyrgyzstani to conquer Everest, raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games on Kilimanjaro. This moment marked a symbolic act that, according to the Games' secretariat, "rose above Africa, symbolizing the strength of our spirit and respect for the cultural diversity of peoples." Delegates from more than 20 African countries will participate in the event, as noted by the secretariat.
During his working trip to the Naryn region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, inspected the progress of work at several construction sites. One of the sites under his attention was the central stadium in the village of Kochkor, located at: 40 Years of Victory Street, 1/2, where a large-scale reconstruction is currently underway.
UFC President Dana White announced the lineup for UFC 324, scheduled for January 24 in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. This will be the first numbered UFC event of 2026 and the first to be broadcast on Paramount+ as part of a new agreement. It is also worth noting that the start time for the main card has been moved from 10:00 PM Eastern Time to 9:00 PM.
The U-23 national team of Kyrgyzstan has started a new phase of preparation for the Asian Cup, which will take place in 2026. The team flew to Antalya (Turkey) on the night of December 2 to 3 and will stay there until December 16 for a training camp, during which friendly matches are scheduled.
Today, several important matches took place in the English Premier League. Arsenal won against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium with a score of 2:0, thanks to goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka. This victory allowed the Gunners to increase their lead in the table to five points.
At the 2025 World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai (UAE), Kyrgyzstani Bakyt Toktosun uulu successfully began his performance by winning his first match. The tournament, organized by IBA, started on December 4, and Toktosun uulu is competing in the weight category up to 92 kg, starting from the round of 16.
At the highest point in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, the flag of the VI World Nomad Games was raised. This event was made possible by Eduard Kubatov, the head of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, who announced it through the secretariat of the WNG. Photo from Eduard Kubatov's social media
The youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) has announced its expanded squad for the upcoming training camps in Turkey. This information was published by the Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan on social media. Under the guidance of head coach Edmar Lacerda, the team is currently training in Antalya, actively preparing for the final part of the Asian Cup, which is scheduled for January 2026.
Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing, successfully raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games at the highest point in Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro. This was reported by the press service of the World Nomad Games. The VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 2026 in Kyrgyzstan, where representatives from over 90 countries are expected to participate.
The first national boxing championship will take place in Manas. According to information provided by the city administration, the competition is scheduled for December 5 to 10.
In Bishkek, on A. Toktonalieva Street, the construction of a multifunctional sports complex is actively underway, as reported by the city administration. According to the provided information, the building under construction will be a two-story rectangular structure with a total area of 2,296 square meters. The area of the land plot on which the construction is taking place is 0.2637 hectares.
The list of players of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team has been published, who will go to training camps in Turkey. The team, led by head coach Edmar Lacerda, is currently in Antalya, where they are preparing for the final stage of the Asian Cup, which will take place in January 2026.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the city championship in judo was officially opened at the Physical Culture and Health Complex, reports the press service of the mayor's office. The event was officially opened by Joomart Shamkanov, the director of the Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Affairs of the mayor's office. In his speech, he expressed hope for the success of the athletes and urged them to focus on training and comprehensive development.
According to information published by the LaLiga club on Tuesday, the 27-year-old athlete was injured during a training session with the national team ahead of the second match of the Women's Nations League final, which took place at the "Estadio Metropolitano" in Madrid.
The famous athlete Tilekzhan Zhekshenaaly uulu, known for his achievements in marathon distances, took third place at the international athletics competitions held in China, according to his coaches. As reported by his mentors, the tenth international marathon of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization took place on November 30 in the city of Kunming, where about 26,000 participants from more than 20 countries gathered.
As reported by Prosports.kz, the defender of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Amantur Shamurzaev, has ended his cooperation with the Belarusian club "Neman," located in Grodno.
From November 28 to 30, an international wrestling tournament for boys in the U-13 and U-15 age categories took place in Bishkek at the "Izabek" sports complex, organized by the Izabekov Wrestling Academy, reports Turmush correspondent. 900 young wrestlers from three countries participated in the competition: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The Jayil district was represented by 20 athletes, who achieved the following results:
The world championship title in the super middleweight division has been vacated from Terence Crawford by the decision of the WBC. The main reason for this step was the failure to pay mandatory fees that the boxer was supposed to submit for his recent fights, including his bout with Canelo Alvarez.
At the XXV Summer Deaflympics held in Japan from November 16 to 26, 2023, Kyrgyzstani Adilet Japarkulov became the champion in freestyle wrestling, reports Turmush correspondent. This achievement is significant for Kyrgyzstan, as Adilet Japarkulov won for the first time in the country's history at the Olympic Games in the weight category up to 74 kg, which took place in Tokyo.