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The second stage has been completed!
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The second stage has been completed!

The motorsport season is coming to an end, but fans can still look forward to many spectacular competitions. In mid-October, another stage of the autocross championship will take place, and the day before, all driving enthusiasts were invited to incredibly spectacular races as part of the II stage of the "Gradus Cup" in the Gymkhana discipline. This type involves a mix of drifting and autocross. It also includes figure driving with speed elements, specifically more gentle turns, and

14.10.2015, 23:18
Snooker – the chess of billiards!
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Snooker – the chess of billiards!

Billiards is one of the most popular sports in our country, both at the amateur and professional levels. Competitions of various scales are held weekly. Domestic players travel abroad and successfully compete in major international tournaments. In our republic, several types of this sport are developing, and recently, snooker has gained wide popularity, becoming incredibly popular worldwide.

14.10.2015, 23:12
Football – a determined draw!
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Football – a determined draw!

Yesterday, the qualifying round of the 2018 World Cup took place at the Spartak Stadium named after Dolen Omurzakov between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. On the green field, the football players of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan faced off.

14.10.2015, 22:30
In the football match Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan, "friendship won."
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In the football match Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan, "friendship won."

In the Kyrgyz capital, on the evening of Thursday, October 8, a match between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan concluded as part of the qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup. At the D. Omurzakov Stadium, the teams played to a 2:2 draw. The footballers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan faced each other for the tenth time. Traditionally, victories were claimed by the subjects of Rahmon, but this time everything was different. After previous matches against Bangladesh (3:1 in favor of

13.10.2015, 17:05
In Kyrgyzstan, the fastest Rubik's Cube solver will be determined.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the fastest Rubik's Cube solver will be determined.

On Sunday, August 23, the annual Rubik's Cube speed-solving competition - "Mandarino Speed Cube Contest" - will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. In front of the audience, participants will demonstrate their ability to solve the most famous puzzle in just a few seconds. Based on the results of the competition, the champion of the Kyrgyz Republic in Rubik's Cube speed-solving will be determined. The speedcubing competition will be held at the "Tash-Rabat"

08.10.2015, 20:45
The Championship of Kyrgyzstan in Speedcubing was held in Bishkek.
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The Championship of Kyrgyzstan in Speedcubing was held in Bishkek.

The Rubik's Cube needs no introduction: who hasn't tried to solve this famous colorful puzzle at least once? For some, it is not just a pastime, but an intellectual sport with its own rules, features, and, of course, records. These are speedcubers – people who can solve the Rubik's Cube in a matter of seconds. Last Sunday, the annual speedcubing competition - "Mandarino Speed Cube Contest" - took place in Bishkek. More than 50 people of various ages expressed a desire

08.10.2015, 20:16
Football matches of Asian countries are taking place in Bishkek.
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Football matches of Asian countries are taking place in Bishkek.

After the scandalous second qualifying tournament of Asia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on the field in Bishkek, the D. Omurzakov Stadium is hosting another international competition - the qualifying round of the U-16 Asian Championship in football among juniors. The opening of the series of matches took place the day before, on September 16. For Kyrgyzstan, hosting the qualifying tournament for the U-16 Asian Championship is not the first time. In 2013, matches of Group F were already held in

08.10.2015, 19:15
"The Fight of the Century" between the Kyrgyz athlete and the American MMA fighter was overshadowed by hooligans.
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"The Fight of the Century" between the Kyrgyz athlete and the American MMA fighter was overshadowed by hooligans.

Last weekend, a significant sporting event took place in Bishkek at the amphitheater arena of the "Ala-Too" restaurant. American MMA fighter Jeff Monson arrived in the republic to compete against Kyrgyzstani athlete Zamirbek Syrgabaev, who is also a deputy of the Kyzyl-Kiya council. The two fighters entered the ring according to the conditions of the MMA Jash Kuch Fighting Championship (JFC). Jeff Monson is a two-time winner of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship and a

08.10.2015, 18:35
Athletes from Kyrgyzstan took three prize places at the bodybuilding championship in Almaty.
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Athletes from Kyrgyzstan took three prize places at the bodybuilding championship in Almaty.

The 12th Open City Championship in bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding, fitness, bodyfitness, fitness bikini, men's physique, and women's physique has concluded in Almaty. Three athletes from Kyrgyzstan returned from the competition with medals. A total of 76 people participated in the championship. The gold medal at the competition in Almaty was won by Kyrgyz athlete Sergey Aslapovsky in the "Bodybuilding up to 90 kg" category. The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Konstantin

08.10.2015, 17:40
Street Exercise Equipment in Bishkek
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Street Exercise Equipment in Bishkek

Today, July 28, an official ceremony was held in Bishkek to open the first set of street exercise equipment. The first site was opened in Togolok Moldo Square on Moscow Street. This event attracted great interest from residents of nearby houses and health enthusiasts.

28.07.2015, 15:15
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Y. Krakovetsky to Compete in the World Judo Stars Tournament
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Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Y. Krakovetsky to Compete in the World Judo Stars Tournament

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Yuri Krakovetsky will participate in the prestigious commercial tournament of the elite "Masters" series, which will take place from May 23 to 24 in Rabat (Morocco). Along with substantial prize money (200,000 dollars), the strongest judo masters from around the world will compete for ranking points for qualification for the 2016 Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro.

21.05.2015, 20:44
90 Years of Kyrgyz Sport
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90 Years of Kyrgyz Sport

On April 6, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Physical Culture and Sports Workers took place at the Koshomkul Sports Palace in the capital.

06.04.2015, 18:31
Calendar of Sports Events for January 2015
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Calendar of Sports Events for January 2015

It should be noted that one of the main sporting events this month will be the International Football Tournament "Commonwealth Cup 2015," which will take place from January 16 to 25 in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Twelve youth national teams, including from Kyrgyzstan, will participate.

19.01.2015, 11:17
The Kyrgyzstan national team is preparing for the Eurasian Hockey Cup.
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The Kyrgyzstan national team is preparing for the Eurasian Hockey Cup.

The Kyrgyzstan national team is preparing for the Eurasian Cup in hockey among children's teams "Hockey Ice Tale" (HIT - 2014), which will take place from December 20 to 29 in Sochi (Russian Federation). The tournament is timed to coincide with the launch of the Eurasian Economic Union.

12.12.2014, 11:58
International Tournament of Kyrgyz Kuresh
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International Tournament of Kyrgyz Kuresh

On December 11, an international tournament in Kyrgyz Kurosh, dedicated to the memory of the Kyrgyz national hero Khan Koshoy, started at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace.

12.12.2014, 11:54
Kyrgyzstan - China: Krestinin's List
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Kyrgyzstan - China: Krestinin's List

On October 24, the new head coach of the national football team of Kyrgyzstan, Russian Alexander Krestinin, announced an expanded list of candidates for the national team to participate in a friendly match against the national team of China.

24.10.2014, 17:04
Paralympians Karabek Uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazar Kulov will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Paralympians Karabek Uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazar Kulov will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea.

On October 14, the Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Elvira Sarieva, met with athletes — paralympians Karabek uulu Talgat and Arstanbek Bazarkulov before their departure for the competitions. The young athletes will participate in the Asian Paralympic Games, which will be held from October 16 to 24, 2014, in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

14.10.2014, 18:19
Kyrgyzstani - in the AFC Champions League Final
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Kyrgyzstani - in the AFC Champions League Final

Kyrgyzstani Kemel Tokabaev has been appointed as the commissioner for the AFC Champions League final match, which will take place on November 1 in the city of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) or in Al Ain (UAE).

16.09.2014, 22:54
Toguz Korgool: In the final among women's teams, the national teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet.
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Toguz Korgool: In the final among women's teams, the national teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet.

In the final of the Toguz Korgool among women's teams, the teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet. The competitions are taking place as part of the World Nomad Games at the "Rukh Ordo" cultural center in the city of Cholpon-Ata. For 3rd place, the Republic of Altai will face Kyrgyzstan-2. According to the tournament results, the 5th place was taken by the team Russia-Volga, 6th place by Sweden, 7th place by the USA team, 8th place by Uzbekistan, 9th place by the team of

12.09.2014, 15:08
Toguz Korgool: In the semifinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 will face Altai, Kyrgyzstan-2 will face Kazakhstan
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Toguz Korgool: In the semifinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 will face Altai, Kyrgyzstan-2 will face Kazakhstan

In the semifinals of toguz korgool among men's teams at the World Nomad Games, taking place at the cultural center "Rukh Ordo" in Cholpon-Ata, the teams Kyrgyzstan-1 – Republic of Altai and Kyrgyzstan-2 – Kazakhstan will compete. In the quarterfinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Germany with a score of 2:0. The Republic of Altai beat the Uzbekistan team also with a score of 2:0. Kyrgyzstan-2 defeated Russia-Volga – 2:0. The Kazakhstan team won a hard-fought match against the USA-1

12.09.2014, 14:59
Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2
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Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2

Team Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2 and became the leader in the first World Nomad Games, held in the city of Cholpon-Ata. Kyrgyzstan-1 won against Kazakhstan with a score of 125:16. Kyrgyzstan-2 lost to Team Kyrgyzstan-1 with a score of 23:97. The ordo competitions are held in a round-robin format for one round. A total of 4 teams are participating in the ordo tournament: Kyrgyzstan-1, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan-2. The total prize fund for the ordo competitions

11.09.2014, 16:17
Forward, Kyrgyzstan
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Forward, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Tajikistan with a crushing score of 19:1 in kok boru at the World Nomad Games, which are taking place from September 9 to 14 in the city of Cholpon-Ata. The game was played with absolute dominance by the athletes from Kyrgyzstan. Today, all the kok boru games concluded as follows: Group "A": Kyrgyzstan-2 crushed Uzbekistan – 11:0. Turkey defeated Afghanistan – 5:0. Group "B": Republic of Altai won against Mongolia – 13:1 Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated

11.09.2014, 16:09
Billiards: Final of the Youth World Championship
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Billiards: Final of the Youth World Championship

Two Kyrgyzstani players will compete in the final of the youth world championship In the final of the youth world championship in billiards in the "combined pyramid" discipline, billiard players from Kyrgyzstan have reached the final. According to the official website of the competition, in the semifinal matches, Dastan Lepshakov faced Joseph Abramov from Russia. The Kyrgyz player won against his opponent decisively, winning five consecutive games - 5:0. In the second match for a

26.08.2014, 15:24
The Olympic team is preparing for the Asian Games.
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The Olympic team is preparing for the Asian Games.

Recently, in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan played a friendly match against the youth team of Kazakhstan. The game ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of the home team. The first half ended with a score of 2:0. At the start of the second half, the players coached by Mirlan Eshenov noticeably intensified and managed to score one goal. The goal was scored by midfielder Avazbek Otkeev from Bishkek's "Dordoi." The third goal was conceded by the

15.08.2014, 16:15
The audience of the World Nomad Games could reach 500 million people.
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The audience of the World Nomad Games could reach 500 million people.

The audience of the World Nomad Games, which will take place in September at Issyk-Kul, may reach 500 million people. This was announced today at a press conference by the director of the tourism department and deputy minister of culture, information, and tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Chakiev.

18.07.2014, 11:00
Petrov Squeezed Out the "Gold"!
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Petrov Squeezed Out the "Gold"!

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Alexander Petrov won a gold medal at the European Weightlifting Championship, which is currently taking place in St. Petersburg. As reported by the Secretary General of the Weightlifting Federation of Kyrgyzstan, Shamil Yargayev, our athlete competed in the "Veterans" category with a 24 kg kettlebell. It is worth noting that earlier, athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ekaterina Starikova also won a gold medal in the "Amateurs," "Juniors" category with

18.05.2014, 23:26