Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, confidently secured third place in the world ranking compiled by United World Wrestling (UWW). In 2025, at the World Championship held in Croatia, the 25-year-old wrestler won a bronze medal in the under 70 kg category, which allowed him to earn the necessary points for this achievement.
Luke Littler, representing England, claimed the title at his debut Poland Darts Open, defeating Gian van Veen from the Netherlands with a score of 8:4.
At the Olympics, the Israeli bobsleigh team, consisting of four athletes, was disqualified after attempting to replace one of the participants, citing his illness.
The city will host an international hockey tournament. In April of this year, the Youth Asia Cup for players under 18 will take place in Kyrgyzstan.
Teams participating in the ranking tournament for wrestling in Albania have announced their entries. In the freestyle wrestling category up to 61 kg, 21 wrestlers are registered, including the world vice-champion from Kyrgyzstan, Bekzat Almaz uulu.
On February 17, 2026, President Sadyr Japarov approved Decree No. 61, which pertains to the National Football Development Program in the Kyrgyz Republic, scheduled for 2026-2034. As part of this decree, an action plan and a matrix of indicators for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the program were also adopted. The aim of this decision is to create favorable conditions for active public participation in football, to improve the skill level of athletes, and to promote a healthy
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Kiamran Abbasov (24-8) suffered a defeat in his match at the tournament held in Russia. He entered the octagon as part of the main event of the Fight Nights 134 tournament, which took place on February 20 in Sochi.
On February 21, the fifth Mayor's Cup in Judo took place in Bishkek, held at the SDYUSHOR sports combat venue. In this tournament, which included competitions among boys and girls born in 2014-2015, 19 sets of medals were contested.
The "Tottenham Hotspur" team suffered a defeat against "Arsenal" in the North London derby, marking the club's worst home result in such matches since 1978. In his debut match as interim head coach, Igor Tudor's team lost with a score of 1:4.
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for "Al-Nassr," has denied reports of a possible transfer to another club, confirming that he wants to continue his career in Saudi Arabia.
The II International Tournament in Army Hand-to-Hand Combat has concluded in Bishkek, organized in memory of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov. From February 19 to 20, the sporting events took place at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace, reports the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competitions attracted more than 300 participants from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, highlighting the high interest in this sport.
The teams participating in the wrestling tournament taking place in Albania have been announced. In the freestyle wrestling category up to 70 kg, 14 participants are registered, including representatives from Kyrgyzstan: Ernazar Akmataliev, Zalkarbek Tabaldiev, and Rustamzhan Kakharo.
The announcement of the schedule for the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship has been made. The start of the new season of the Premier League is set for March 1.
At the cross country championship held on February 21 in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, the national team of Kyrgyzstan in athletics took second place. This competition, known as the 18th Asian Athletics Cross Country Championships Fukuoka 2026, demonstrated a high level of athletic training among our athletes, reports the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The team included Nursultan Keneshbekov, Jusup Sulayman uulu, and Tilekjan Zhekshenaly uulu. All three athletes successfully
Football referee from Kyrgyzstan Veronika Bernatskaya has been appointed to participate in the Women's Asian Cup. The competition will start on March 1 and will take place in Sydney, Australia.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan-Cortina, Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma won the gold medal in the mass start event. With this victory, he made history by becoming the oldest Olympic champion in long-distance speed skating, as he was 40 years old at the time of his triumph.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Nursultan Keneshbekov, took 6th place at the Asian Cross Country Championship held in Japan. This 18th tournament took place on February 21 in the city of Fukuoka.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Nurbek Abdykadyrov (8-3) has once again confirmed his status in the world of mixed martial arts by winning his latest fight. The battle took place on February 21 in Toronto at the Unified Mixed Martial Arts league tournament.
The team "Uchur" from Bishkek has reached the finals of the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, as reported by Sport AKIpress citing the Hockey Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the semifinals, the Bishkek team faced the club "Sherdor" from Samarkand. According to the tournament rules, two victories were required to advance to the final.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan took second place at the Asian Cross Country Championship in Japan. On February 21, a race was held in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, where the Kyrgyzstan team demonstrated excellent results.
During the training camp in Turkey, the "Bishkek City" team played a new match. On February 22, the capital football club faced the Kazakh club "Kaspiy," which became the champion of the First League last season and earned the right to play in the Premier League.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have concluded, with the Norwegian team winning the medal tally, securing 41 medals: 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze. The United States team came in second with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, while the athletes from the Netherlands took third place, achieving 10 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze awards.
Sufiya Sufi, an athlete from India, set a new world record for women by completing one of the most challenging high-altitude courses in less than 100 hours. This outstanding achievement was recorded in the Guinness World Records, as reported by TV BRICS. Photo by TV BRICS
In the English Premier League match, Chelsea was unable to secure a victory against Burnley, finishing the game in a 1-1 draw. The decisive goal was scored in the 93rd minute of the game.
Kamila Célie sustained a facial injury from a competitor's skate, which struck her above the left eye. The athlete was urgently removed from the ice on a stretcher. She received first aid at the arena and was then taken to the hospital for further examination.
In the Issyk-Ata district, volleyball competitions called the "Akim Cup" were held for students of general education institutions. This was reported by representatives of the district state administration, who informed the Turmush correspondent. As noted by the agency, the aim of the event was to instill a sense of patriotism in the youth, promote discipline and a healthy lifestyle, as well as reduce the level of offenses and violence among teenagers.
Czech athletes have decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, which will take place in Italy. According to Novinky, the reason for this is the decision to lift restrictions for Russian athletes. In a statement from the Czech Paralympic Committee, it was noted: “Our athletes will not participate in the opening of the Games in Verona, we will not have flag bearers in Cortina d'Ampezzo, and we do not plan to record messages from athletes for the ceremony.”
The championship of the Chui region in freestyle wrestling among boys in the U15 age category took place in Kant from February 17 to 18 of this year. This information was provided by a correspondent from Turmush.
From February 21 to 22, the Kyrgyzstan Taekwondo ITF Cup will take place in Bishkek, as reported by the federation of this sport. Leading fighters from the country will compete, and guests from various countries, both near and far abroad, are also expected to participate.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the Norwegian team achieved historic success by winning 17 gold medals. The highlight of this triumph was the performance of biathlete Johannes Dale, who secured the necessary victory for the team in the 15-kilometer mass start event. Photo by the media. Norwegians also showed outstanding results in cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Events unfolded during the race when Italian Pietro Sighel collided with Canadian Maxime Laoun, resulting in Sighel falling onto the ice due to Laoun's overtaking attempt.
"Arsenal" from London has confirmed the extension of the contract with Bukayo Saka, who will now play for the team until the summer of 2031 (depending on the reference date, possibly 2030).
On April 18, the return of 47-year-old Manny Pacquiao, a former world champion in boxing across eight weight classes, is scheduled, where he will hold an exhibition fight against Ruslan Provodnikov, a former champion in the junior welterweight category. The match will take place in a 10-round format.
Kyrgyz judoka Erlan Sherov won a gold medal at one of the stages of the European Cup. The competition took place in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, on February 14-15.
As part of the first round of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, UEFA highlighted a symbolic team of the week. The main star was Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, who scored four goals against his opponent, two of which were penalties, in the match against Qarabag, which ended with an impressive score of 6:1. For this achievement, he was not only included in the team of the week but also awarded the title of Player of the Round.
The Asian Cross Country Championship will take place in Japan, where athletes from Kyrgyzstan will participate. The event is scheduled for February 21 in the city of Fukuoka, with the start planned for 11:45 AM local time in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
The international tournament in freestyle wrestling for boys and girls took place from February 12 to 14 in the village of Internacional, Issyk-Ata district, Chui region. 740 athletes born between 2010 and 2015 from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.
The National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRK) has officially received a license to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026. This championship will be the largest in the history of the tournaments: Kyrgyz viewers will be able to follow the events live and in excellent quality on NTRK channels.
In the Lebanese football championship, a match took place in which the team "Al-Ansar," occupying the top spot in the Premier League, unexpectedly suffered a defeat against the club Al Riyadi Abbasiyah, located in ninth place. The match was held on February 17 as part of the 18th round and ended with a score of 1:2 in favor of the guests. This defeat marked the second for "Al-Ansar" in the current season.
In the village of Sosnovka, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, Baktybek Abdyrazakov, a freestyle wrestling coach, was generously rewarded for his many years of effort. His students and their parents decided to express their gratitude by gifting him a car and a vacation package. This idea arose among the local residents. In a relatively short time, both former and current students, along with their parents and other concerned residents, raised funds for the gift. As a result, the
The midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, Gulzhigit Alykulov, played his first game for his new club in the Belarusian championship. The winger signed a contract with Minsk's Dynamo during the winter transfer window, and the team is preparing for the upcoming season in the Premier League.
The first matchday of the UEFA Champions League playoffs surprised football fans with dramatic matches. Special attention was drawn to the encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, where the Parisians, trailing 0-2 after goals from Folarin Balogun, managed to make an incredible comeback in the second half. The final score was 3-2 in favor of PSG, thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and a double from Désiré Doué, while the red card shown to Alexander Golovin became a decisive moment for
After the match against "Wolverhampton," which ended in a 2:2 draw, Mikel Arteta expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's performance. The Londoners started the match confidently, taking the lead, but completely lost control of the game after the break. The opponent was able to first reduce the deficit and then, in the final minutes, capitalized on defensive mistakes to equalize the score.
Shipulin emphasized that he did not send his medal to the International Olympic Committee. "No. I fought for it. It's my medal, I will not give it up," he stated.
The football club "Muras United," representing the city of Manas, will not be able to participate in the first two rounds of the new season of the Kyrgyzstan championship. The start of the Higher League is scheduled for March 1, with 16 teams participating in the tournament.
Kyrgyzstani Erlan Sherov won a gold medal at one of the stages of the European Judo Cup, which took place on February 14-15 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sherov competed in the weight category up to 90 kg, where 48 athletes participated in the competition. Given his achievements, the Kyrgyzstani received the top seed and began his journey from the Round of 16.
In the run-up to the new season, the football clubs of Kyrgyzstan continue their preparations, conducting training camps in Turkey. On February 19, the teams "Dordoi" from Bishkek and "Kyrgyzaltyn" from Kara-Balta played their matches in Belek.
The referee team from Kyrgyzstan successfully officiated the playoff match of the second Asian Champions League in football. Under the leadership of chief referee Mederbek Taychiev, the officiating crew was assigned to the Round of 16 match between the Australian club "Macarthur" and the Thai "Bangkok United".