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A swimming pool is planned to be built in the Sports Palace

Recently, an off-site meeting was held in Bishkek, organized by the city mayor's office. The venue chosen was the Koyomkul Sports Palace. In attendance were Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, as well as representatives from key city services, contracting organizations, the director of the State Agency for Sports, and the head of the Pervomaisky District. Participants familiarized themselves with the condition of the building and discussed the modern needs regarding the modernization of its

14.02.2026, 10:30
Wrestler from Kyrgyzstan Akjol Makhmudov won at the international tournament Super 4 Wrestling
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Wrestler from Kyrgyzstan Akjol Makhmudov won at the international tournament Super 4 Wrestling

At the international tournament Super 4 Wrestling, which took place in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk" arena, Kyrgyz wrestler Akjol Makhmudov achieved victory. In the decisive match, Makhmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and European Championships (2019, 2022). The two athletes had previously met on the mat four times, with each winning two matches.

14.02.2026, 09:32
Sensation at the Winter Olympics: Gold won by a figure skater from Kazakhstan
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Sensation at the Winter Olympics: Gold won by a figure skater from Kazakhstan

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidurov achieved a sensational victory in the men's singles tournament. This gold medal became the first for Kazakhstan in the history of figure skating. Mikhail Shaidurov unexpectedly emerged as the leader of the competition, showcasing an outstanding performance. This award is only the second gold medal won by Kazakh athletes at the Winter Olympics in history. He also became the

14.02.2026, 08:35
Winter Olympics. Artur Saparbekov took 103rd place in the 10-kilometer race
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Winter Olympics. Artur Saparbekov took 103rd place in the 10-kilometer race

At the Winter Olympics in Italy, skier from Kyrgyzstan Artur Saparbekov competed in the 10-kilometer race. In the event, which featured 113 participants, medals were contested in the freestyle race. Artur started his heat with number 105 and completed the distance in 27 minutes and 46.9 seconds, which earned him 103rd place. In this competition, the gold medal was won by Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who finished with a time of 20 minutes and 32.6 seconds.

14.02.2026, 08:11
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Akzhol Makhmudov took revenge on Aik Mnatsakanyan

At the international wrestling tournament SUPER 4 WRESTLING, which took place on February 13 in Bishkek at the "Zhashtyk" arena, Kyrgyz athlete Akjol Mahmudov achieved a significant victory. In the final match of the tournament, Mahmudov faced Aik Mnatsakanyan from Bulgaria, who is a bronze medalist of the World Championships (2018, 2019) and Europe (2019, 2022).

13.02.2026, 20:45
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"Bek Jalal-Abad" won the first round of the National League

The team "Bek Jalal-Abad" from Manas became the champion of the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship. The competitions of the first round of the new season of the National League took place from February 7 to 13 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, where 8 teams participated.

13.02.2026, 18:05
Futsal Referees Awarded FIFA Licenses
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Futsal Referees Awarded FIFA Licenses

An important event took place in the world of futsal in Kyrgyzstan: the General Secretary of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Mederbek Sydykov, awarded international FIFA licenses for 2026 to two referees — Talant Raimberdiev and Nurbek Arstanbek uulu. The press service of the KFU reported that the FIFA license for Timur Toktobaev will be awarded in the coming days, as he is currently in Osh.

13.02.2026, 15:32
Antonio Mesa has headed the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan
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Antonio Mesa has headed the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan

On February 10, 2026, Antonio Mesa was appointed as the head coach of the National Women's Team of the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information from the Executive Committee of the Kyrgyz Football Union. As clarified by the KFU, Mesa will also oversee the youth teams, including the girls' teams under 17 and under 20 (U-17 and U-20). Photo KFU The union emphasized that Mesa's extensive experience working with women's and youth teams will be a key factor in improving the

13.02.2026, 15:13
Who Will Compete for the Super 4 Wrestling Championship Title – List
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Who Will Compete for the Super 4 Wrestling Championship Title – List

In Bishkek, on January 12, a press conference was held dedicated to the international tournament Super 4 Wrestling (S4W), according to the city hall's information. At the event, athletes underwent official weigh-ins corresponding to their weight categories and conducted traditional "stare-downs" before the upcoming matches. Among the participants of the press conference were the General Director of USP and the initiator of the Super 4 Wrestling project, Kazimir Bayramukov, the

13.02.2026, 14:08
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Anzhan Boronbekova will continue her career in Kazakhstan

The captain of the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan, Aizhan Boronbekova, will continue her performances in the Kazakhstan Championship. According to the Association of Women's Football of Kyrgyzstan, the 25-year-old athlete has signed a new agreement with the club "Aktobe," which participates in the top league of Kazakhstan.

13.02.2026, 13:51
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Today a tournament featuring world stars will take place in Bishkek

Today, February 13, an international Super 4 Wrestling tournament in freestyle wrestling will take place in Bishkek. As part of the event, five mini-tournaments are scheduled, each featuring four wrestlers in five Olympic weight categories: up to 57, 65, 74, 86, and 97 kg. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by a team of four athletes: Bekzat Almaz uulu, Bilol Sharip uulu, Orozbek Toktomambetov, and Malik Shavaev.

13.02.2026, 13:42
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Audit of the Bishkek City Hall Reveals Financial Violations at the "Delfin" Sports School for Children and Youth Amounting to 8.8 Million Som

An audit conducted by the internal audit department of the city hall has been completed in Bishkek, concerning the activities of the municipal institution "Specialized Children's and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Swimming, Modern Pentathlon, Fencing, Triathlon, and Judo 'Dolphin'. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, the audit results revealed a number of violations in the area of financial discipline. It was also established that the

13.02.2026, 13:41
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Six wrestlers from a village in the Naryn region became prize winners at an international tournament — they were greeted with honors

In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Cholok-Kaiyn, six wrestlers from the local wrestling club named after Ryskeldi Uulu Turatbek have achieved significant success at international tournaments. These athletes, trained under the guidance of Kamchy Tölöpaldy Uulu, participated in the grappling competition "NAGA-GRAPPLING," where five of them returned with medals. Moreover, the coach himself, Kamchy Tölöpaldy Uulu, showed excellent results at the freestyle

13.02.2026, 11:03