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Abdumalik Karachov won the gold medal at the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Abdumalik Karachov, won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Competing in the weight category up to 57 kg, he began his competition on November 20 with the quarterfinals, where he achieved a confident victory over Gulomjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, the bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympics and the 2025 World Championship, with a score of 10:2.

20.11.2025, 22:42
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Islamic Games. Kyrgyz Wrestlers Won Two Golds and One Bronze

At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athletes from Kyrgyzstan have won two gold medals and one bronze. This information can be found on the official website of the competition. Meirim Jumaanazarova won the gold medal in her category, confidently defeating Svetlana Oknaazarova from Uzbekistan in the final match.

20.11.2025, 22:31
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Islamic Games: Bilol Sharip Uulu Wins Bronze

At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz wrestler Bilol Sharip uulu managed to win a bronze medal. He competed on November 20 in the freestyle wrestling event in the 65 kg category.

20.11.2025, 22:31
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Meerim Jumaanazarova won gold at the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Meerim Jumaanazarova won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. In her performance on November 20, she competed in the under 68 kg category, starting from the quarterfinals.

20.11.2025, 22:28
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Islamic Games. Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy Wins Gold Medal

At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Aiperi Medet kyzy won a gold medal in wrestling. This information is presented on the official tournament website. In the under 76-kilogram category, Aiperi achieved a confident victory over Kazakhstan's Elmira Syzdykova, and then in the semifinals, she easily dealt with Turkish wrestler Elmira Yasin. In the decisive match, the Kyrgyz athlete secured an early victory over Nigerian wrestler Damolu Ojo.

20.11.2025, 21:59
Events / Sports

The sports complex in the village of Lakhol in the Naryn region will be completed by the end of the year.

In the Naryn region, in the village of Lahol, the construction of a new sports complex is actively ongoing, with a cost of 57 million soms. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, funding is provided from the republican budget. Currently, 88% of the construction work has been completed, and the project is expected to be finished by the end of this year.

20.11.2025, 21:24
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Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu won silver at the World Cup

Kyrgyzstani boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu took 2nd place at the World Cup stage in boxing, which is taking place in India. The third and final stage of the World Cup is currently being held in Greater Noida. Seyitbek uulu competed in the weight category up to 60 kg, starting his journey from the quarterfinals.

20.11.2025, 20:17
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Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu Wins Silver at the Boxing World Cup

At the World Boxing Cup taking place in India, Kyrgyzstani boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu won a silver medal. This information was published by the organizers of the competition on social media. The athlete competed in the category up to 60 kilograms.

20.11.2025, 20:11
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The Kyrgyzstan U-17 Futsal Team Lost a Friendly Match to Spain

The second friendly match for the youth futsal team of Kyrgyzstan took place in Spain. This was reported by the association of this sport through social media. According to the association's information, this tournament is being held in Las Rozas de Madrid.

20.11.2025, 19:18
Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan became finalists at the international tournament in Georgia
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Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan became finalists at the international tournament in Georgia

On November 15, the international rhythmic gymnastics tournament New Look Cup 2025 concluded in Tbilisi (Georgia), which took place from November 14 to 16. Kyrgyzstan was represented at these competitions by two gymnasts: 16-year-old Elima Abdimalikova and 14-year-old Milana Kopylova, as well as an international category judge, Natalia Rentel. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the New Look Cup 2025 by international category judge Natalia Rentel and gymnasts Elima Abdimalikova and Milana Kopylova.

20.11.2025, 17:23
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Abdumalik Karachov reached the final of the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Abdumalik Karachov has reached the final of the Islamic Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. Our athlete competes in the under 57 kg category and began his journey from the quarterfinals. In his first match, he won against Gulomjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, a bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympics and the 2025 World Championship, with a score of 10:2. Next, in just 48 seconds, Karachov defeated the wrestler from Guinea, Mohamed Ismail Kamara, pinning him to the mat. Now

20.11.2025, 16:16
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Aiperi Medet kyzy reached the final of the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, has successfully reached the final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She competes in the weight category up to 76 kg, starting her performance from the quarter-finals.

20.11.2025, 15:20
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UFC: What is the future opponent Myktybek Orolbai uulu capable of in wrestling? Analysis of the match against Khamzat Chimaev

Swedish fighter Jack Hermansson, who is the upcoming opponent of Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Oralbai uulu, faced Hamzat Chimaev, the current UFC middleweight champion, in the ring in 2022 at the Bulldog Fight Night 9 tournament. An analysis of this fight reveals Hermansson's vulnerabilities in grappling. From the very beginning of the bout, Chimaev swiftly approached his opponent, using a leg hook, which allowed him to quickly take Hermansson to the ground and establish control. Jack's

20.11.2025, 14:37
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Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Games. How did the other wrestlers perform?

From November 7 to 21, the Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place in Saudi Arabia, where Akzhol Mahmoudov won a gold medal in the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 77 kg. On his way to victory, he first defeated Tunisian Sami Slam, then beat Egyptian Yehya Abdelkader. To reach the finals, Akzhol overcame Qatari Shahin Badagimofrad and won the decisive match against Iranian Abdi Amir. This award became the first for the national team at these Islamic Games, although Greco-Roman wrestlers

20.11.2025, 13:52
Achraf Hakimi named Africa's Best Footballer of 2025
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Achraf Hakimi named Africa's Best Footballer of 2025

At the annual continental football forum, a ceremony was held where Achraf Hakimi was awarded the African Ballon d'Or 2025, given to the best footballer in Africa based on the season's results. The defender received this award due to his impressive performances both at the club and national team levels.

20.11.2025, 13:37
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Myktybek Orolbai Uulu named a fighter from Kyrgyzstan who can prove himself at the TOP-5 level in the UFC

At the press conference, Myktybek Orolbai uulu named Rajabali Shaidullaev (16-0) from Kyrgyzstan as the fighter who can prove himself at the highest level in the UFC. He noted that Shaidullaev is showing excellent results and currently has no losses. "I watch his training sessions. He is a hardworking and persistent athlete who is ready for the UFC. I am confident that he is capable of securing a spot in the TOP-10, and possibly even in the TOP-5," added Orolbai uulu.

20.11.2025, 12:19
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UFC: Myktybek Orolbai Uulu named the winner of the possible fight Makhachev - Topuria

Kyrgyz athlete Myktybek Oralbay uulu expressed his opinion on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Recently, Makhachev changed weight categories to the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) and immediately won the championship title by defeating Jack Maddalena. Meanwhile, Topuria is the current champion in the lightweight division (up to 70 kg).

20.11.2025, 11:31
The struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz / Sports

A new racetrack will be built in the area of the new bus station

At a press conference, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced plans to build a new racetrack in the vicinity of the Western bus station. Initially, the project envisioned the construction of the racetrack on the territory of Voenno-Antonovka, where 200 hectares were allocated for this purpose. However, as the mayor noted, geological studies showed that the soil in this area is unsuitable for construction.

20.11.2025, 11:07
Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu Reached the Final of the Boxing World Cup
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Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu Reached the Final of the Boxing World Cup

Kyrgyz boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu has reached the final stage of the World Boxing Cup. He began his journey in the tournament from the quarterfinals in the under 60 kg category. In his first fight, he faced a boxer from Poland, and in the semifinals, the Kyrgyz athlete achieved a convincing victory over William David Hutti, representing England.

20.11.2025, 09:42
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World Cup: Today Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu will fight in the final

Munarbek Seyitbek uulu will enter the ring today, November 20, for the decisive match at the World Boxing Cup taking place in India. The third and final stage of the tournament is being held in Greater Noida, where the best boxers in the world are gathered these days.

20.11.2025, 09:29
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Islamic Games. Kyrgyzstani Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy won a bronze medal

At the Islamic Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athlete Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy from Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal. This information was published on the official website of the competition. In the freestyle wrestling competition in the category up to 53 kilograms, Aruuke achieved victory over an athlete from Indonesia, which earned her the bronze award.

20.11.2025, 07:39
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Gold of Akzhol Makhmudov at the Islamic Games

At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstani Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal. The athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 77 kg and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.

20.11.2025, 01:50
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Islamic Games: Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy Wins Bronze

At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy won a bronze medal. On November 19, she participated in the freestyle wrestling competition in the weight category up to 53 kg.

19.11.2025, 21:42
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In Karakol, competitions in hand grenade throwing and air rifle shooting were held

In honor of the Day of the Worker of the Defense Sports and Technical Organization of the Kyrgyz Republic, a Spartakiad was held in Karakol, organized by the local automotive school named after Vice Admiral M.S. Temirov and the automotive club of the regional defense sports and technical organization named after Major General T.K. Moldobaev. The competitions took place in two stages, covering military-applied sports. According to a correspondent from Turmush, the event gathered veterans and

19.11.2025, 17:42
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Nelly Buyuklyanova: In Wheelchair Tennis, My Two Main Passions Merged

Wheelchair tennis and adaptive tennis have begun to actively develop in Kyrgyzstan, particularly in Bishkek, where the T-Club tennis center operates. This is a significant step for the country. The official establishment of this sport in Kyrgyzstan took place in 2023, when T-Club organized a seminar featuring Kazakh experts in inclusive sports, Sergey Selivanov and Yerzhan Isakov. At that time, adaptive tennis already had its infrastructure in Kazakhstan and was hosting tournaments for

19.11.2025, 16:41