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Athlete from Ak-Talinsky District Wins Gold at International Tournament in Sweden

Asel Toktosun kyzy from the village of Zhany-Talap, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, won at the international wrestling competition. According to information provided by the village activist Syrtbek Ismagul uulu, the athlete took first place at the women's tournament "Klippan Lady Open," which was held in Sweden. She competed in the category up to 49 kg among girls.

17.02.2026, 22:02
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A Sambo Tournament Among Police Officers Took Place in Talas

On February 17, a sambo tournament was held in the Talas region, organized by the internal affairs department, in honor of police lieutenant Bakyt Abasbekov, who gave his life while performing his official duties. Information about this was received from the press service of the regional police.

17.02.2026, 19:16
Van Persie: Sterling Temporarily Suspended from Training with New Team
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Van Persie: Sterling Temporarily Suspended from Training with New Team

Robin van Persie, head of "Heerenveen," confirmed that Raheem Sterling, who recently signed a contract with the team, will temporarily be unable to train at the club's facility due to regulatory restrictions. According to the coach, the club has decided to organize an urgent training camp in Belgium so that the player can work with his teammates and maintain his physical condition until all necessary administrative procedures are completed.

17.02.2026, 17:09
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Aidar Abduzhalil Uulu explained why he left for professional football

Aidar Abdujalil uulu, recognized as the best goalscorer of the Kyrgyzstan Futsal Championship in 2025, has decided to continue his career in professional football. Recently, the futsal player from the OshMU club signed a contract with "Barsa" from Karakol, which is currently the reigning national champion in football.

17.02.2026, 16:31
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World Wrestling Champion from Japan Attended Kyrgyz Wedding and Won $100 in a Contest. Video

Yosinosuke Aoyagi, the reigning world champion in freestyle wrestling from Japan, visited Kyrgyzstan and spent several days there. He participated in the SUPER 4 WRESTLING tournament, which took place in Bishkek on February 13. In the lead-up to the tournament, Aoyagi conducted a master class at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy and then became an honored guest at the wedding of Kyrgyzstan national team member Mukhammed Abdulaev.

17.02.2026, 16:06
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The table tennis championship among youth took place in Karakol.

In the city of Karakol, a championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in table tennis for youth was held at the physical culture and health complex, covering age categories U-11, U-15, and U-19. About 250 young athletes participated in the competition, representing the capital Bishkek and several regions, including Chui, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad. The main goal of this competition was to form the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in table tennis.

17.02.2026, 15:20
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Young wrestlers from the Jayil District won 4 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the international tournament

From February 12 to 14, 2026, an international wrestling tournament for boys in the age category (U-15) took place in the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Internatsionalnoye. The event was organized in memory of Jumash Kozhobekov and was dedicated to his 120th anniversary. 740 young athletes participated in this tournament, including 580 boys and 160 girls from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

17.02.2026, 14:39
Winter Olympics. Japanese figure skaters set a new world record for points
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Winter Olympics. Japanese figure skaters set a new world record for points

At the 2026 Olympic Games, the Japanese pair of figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold medals in pair skating, setting a new world record in the free program with a score of 158.13 points. Photo Reuters. Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara set a new world record in the free program at the 2026 Olympic Games

17.02.2026, 14:18
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AFC Challenge League: Opponent "Muras United" Secures Another Victory in the Lebanese Championship

The "Al-Ansar" team achieved another victory in the Lebanese football championship. In the match of the 15th round of the Lebanese Premier League, held on February 13, "Al-Ansar" played away against the "Safaa" club and won with a minimal score of 1:0. The decisive goal was scored by Ali Tneich in the 81st minute, who represents the Lebanon national team in both football and futsal.

17.02.2026, 13:41
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Malik Shavaev may be banned from entering Russia

Some athletes from the Kyrgyzstan national team may be banned from entering Russia. Russian Federation Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev commented on the situation with Russian athletes who have changed their sports citizenship.

17.02.2026, 11:40
Two Kyrgyz Women Won Gold at the Klippen Lady Open Wrestling Tournament
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Two Kyrgyz Women Won Gold at the Klippen Lady Open Wrestling Tournament

At the international wrestling tournament Klippen Lady Open, held in Sweden, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan won gold medals. Photo by the media. Aydemi Asangazieva won gold at the tournament in Sweden. Aydemi Asangazieva, competing in the under 53 kg category among girls under 17, delivered an impressive performance. In the group stage, she achieved three victories over Swedish opponents with a total score of 24:3.

17.02.2026, 10:04
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The Tenth Day of the Olympics: Gold at 41, Netherlands' Winning Double, Weather Chaos in the Mountains

On February 16, several sets of medals were contested at the Winter Olympics taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. This time, the main heroes were American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, Swiss skier Loïc Meillard, and Dutch short track star Xandra Velzeboer. The tenth day was contrasting: from challenging weather conditions and injuries to historic achievements and age records. The Gold They Strived for All Their LivesThe most outstanding event of the day was Meyers Taylor's

17.02.2026, 09:20
Erlan Sherov won the European Judo Cup
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Erlan Sherov won the European Judo Cup

At the international tournament Ljubljana European Open, which took place on February 14-15 in Ljubljana (Slovenia), judoka Erlan Sherov took first place. In the competition, which gathered over 500 participants from 45 countries, Sherov competed in the weight category up to 90 kg. He confidently progressed through all stages of the tournament and won the final against a Russian opponent, securing the gold medal.

16.02.2026, 20:49
The national sambo championship has started in Bishkek
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The national sambo championship has started in Bishkek

The championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in sambo started on February 16 at the sports complex named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. On the first day of the competition, athletes competing in the weight categories of 58, 71, 88, and 98 kg will take to the tatami.

16.02.2026, 17:29
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The best volleyball teacher teams were determined in the Ak-Suysky district.

In the Ak-Suy district, a volleyball spartakiad was held, organized as part of the "Digital Sports League for Teachers." According to the Ak-Suy district education department, 19 educational institutions participated in the competition, including 14 women's and 5 men's teams. Teachers showed great interest in the event and expressed a desire for regular competitions of this kind.

16.02.2026, 16:46
Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028
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Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028

The official bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028 has been submitted by the Kyrgyz Football Union to the Asian Football Confederation. This tournament is one of the most significant sporting events on the continent, featuring the 16 best national teams in Asia. According to the federation, organizing the competition on Kyrgyz soil will help accelerate the modernization of football infrastructure, improve the country's international image, and attract young people to the sport. Photo by

16.02.2026, 14:48
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Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the Asian Cup (U-23)

The Kyrgyz Football Union has submitted an official bid to the Asian Football Confederation to host the final stage of the Asian Cup for youth teams (U-23) in 2028. Sixteen teams are expected to participate in this tournament, which will go through qualifying rounds.

16.02.2026, 13:58
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In Nookat, the location for the construction of the stadium for 385 million soms has been changed.

In the Nookat district, there have been changes to the construction project concerning the stadium. Now, the site in the rural municipality of Gulistan, where a modern sports facility was previously planned, will be used for the construction of administrative buildings. This was reported by the district akim, Daniyar Sheishekano. It is worth reminding that on September 13 of last year, Kamchybek Tashiev, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Chairman of the State

16.02.2026, 13:55
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Aziz Ibraev Re-elected as President of the Sambo Federation

Aziz Ibraev was re-elected as the president of the Sambo Federation of Kyrgyzstan, gaining the opportunity to continue his work in this position. According to information provided by the federation's press service, the reporting and election conference took place on February 15 in Bishkek.

16.02.2026, 13:46
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Erlan Sherov rose to 27th place in the world ranking

Recently, athlete Erlan Sherov from Kyrgyzstan significantly improved his position in the world ranking, according to information from the International Judo Federation (IJF). At the European Open Cup held in Slovenia on February 14-15, the Kyrgyzstani managed to win a gold medal in the under 90 kg category, taking first place.

16.02.2026, 12:46
Kyrgyzstanis Won 7 Medals at the International Olympiad in Romania
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Kyrgyzstanis Won 7 Medals at the International Olympiad in Romania

On December 7-8, the international informatics olympiad INFO1CUP took place in Romania, conducted in an online format with video monitoring. This prestigious event featured 189 students from 16 countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia, Syria, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan was represented by eight students, and as a result of the competition, the country's team won 7

16.02.2026, 11:12
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How much did Akzhol Makhmudov earn for winning the tournament in Bishkek?

The Kyrgyz wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov became the winner of the international wrestling tournament SUPER 4 WRESTLING, which took place on February 13 in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk" arena. In the decisive match of the tournament, Akzhol faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).

16.02.2026, 10:53
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In Kara-Balta, competitions in toguz korgool among schoolchildren were held in honor of the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

In Kara-Balta, a toguz korgool competition among students was held, dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. On February 14, 2026, an open championship of the Jayil district took place at the children's and youth sports school in the city of Kara-Balta, commemorating this significant date.

16.02.2026, 10:06