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.
From February 25 to March 1, the international ranking tournament Muhamet Malo will take place in Tirana, Albania, where Kyrgyz wrestler Akjol Makhmudov will participate in Greco-Roman style.
The championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in jiu-jitsu took place in Bishkek, with more than 120 athletes participating from various regions of the country and districts of the capital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On February 15, the Kyrgyzstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 took place in Bishkek. More than 120 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competition, fighting for 7 sets of medals.
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.
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
Two representatives of the Kyrgyzstan national team will participate in the Kazakhstan Volleyball Championship. According to the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, Zhantemir Zheenbek uulu and Omurbek Junusov will play for the club "Taraz".
Kyrgyzstan athletes have completed their performances at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy. Two representatives participated in the national team, competing in alpine skiing and cross-country skiing disciplines.
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.
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.
During the training camp in Turkey, the team "Toktogul," a newcomer to the Kyrgyzstan Premier League, played their next match. On February 16, under the guidance of coach Sergey Puchkov, "Toktogul" faced the team "Obolon," which, after 16 rounds, occupies the 12th position in the Ukrainian Premier League standings.
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.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Shakirov, has completed his performances at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy. In these competitions, he participated in two alpine skiing disciplines: slalom and giant slalom.
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
Athlete Akzhol Makhmudov has confirmed his participation in the ranking tournament for wrestling, which will take place in Albania. This tournament, known as Muhamet Malo, will be held in the capital of the country, Tirana, from February 25 to March 1, 2026.
The capital club "Dordoi" became the champion of the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Women's Volleyball Championship in the National League. Eight teams are participating in the competition this season.
From February 7 to 13, matches of the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among men's teams of the National League took place at the Koghomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek. This season, 8 teams are participating in the competition, which played in a round-robin tournament as part of the first round.
The football club "Toktogul," which is debuting in the Kyrgyzstan Premier League, continues to recruit players ahead of the new season. The team has signed 32-year-old midfielder Mirbek Akhmataliyev, who previously played for clubs such as "Alga," "Dordoi," "Abdysh-Ata," "Muras United," "Alay," and "Kaganat," as well as teams in Georgia and Malaysia.
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.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aydemi Asangazieva, won gold at the international wrestling tournament held in Sweden. The Klippen Lady Open competition took place from February 13 to 15 in the city of Klippan.
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.
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.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Shakirov, competed in the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. On February 16, a competition in the "slalom" discipline is being held, featuring 96 alpine skiers.
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
Today, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in sambo opened at the Koshomkul Sports Palace. According to information from the Sambo Federation, the results of this tournament will serve as the basis for forming the national team. The competitions will take place until February 18.
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.
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
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.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Orozobek Toktomambetov, took third place at the international wrestling tournament held in Bishkek. The Super 4 Wrestling tournament took place on February 13 at the "Zhashtyk" arena.
All participants in the slalom at the Winter Olympics in Italy have been announced. Today, February 16, the slalom competition will take place, where medals will be contested. A total of 96 athletes will participate in this event, including Kyrgyzstani Timur Shakirov.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Asel Toktosun kyzy won a gold medal at the international wrestling tournament held in Sweden. The Klippen Lady Open tournament took place from February 13 to 15 in the city of Klippan.
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.
Kyrgyz fighters participated in an international mixed martial arts tournament held in Kazakhstan. The Alash Pride league tournament took place on February 13 in Aktobe, where four representatives from Kyrgyzstan entered the ring.
The date of the next fight for Rajabali Shaidullaev (17-0), representing Kyrgyzstan, in the Japanese league RIZIN has been announced. The event will take place at the RIZIN FF — LANDMARK VOL. 13 tournament, which will be held on April 12 in Fukuoka.
Adina Samybek kyzy, representing the city of Kant in the Chui region, won the gold medal at the World Grand Prix Championship in Paralympic athletics. The competition featured 370 athletes from 42 countries. This information was confirmed by the Kant city administration, who informed the Turmush correspondent.
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
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Artur Saparbekov, has completed his competitions at the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. He participated in cross-country skiing, where he was registered to compete in two disciplines.
Recently, ASA MMA announced the creation of a list of the top five fighters from Kyrgyzstan. This ranking includes outstanding fighters from the country.
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).
During the training camp in Turkey, the "Alga" team from Bishkek suffered its first defeat. On this day, February 14, the Alga players faced "Neftchi," the reigning champion of Uzbekistan, representing Fergana.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Bekzat Almaz uulu, became the champion at the international wrestling tournament held in Bishkek. The Super 4 Wrestling competition took place on February 13 at the "Zhashtyk" arena.
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.
In Bishkek, on February 7-8, the international open cup in strike grappling for children, youth, and adults took place. The competitions were organized in various categories: Category A for beginners, Category B for intermediate-level athletes, and Category C for professionals.
Asel Sharbekova from Kyrgyzstan achieved success at the Open Masters Games 2026, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), winning a silver and a bronze medal in archery. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Photo by the media. Asel Sharbekova won medals in archery at the Open Masters Games 2026