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Esports World Cup 2026: The Main Event of Esports in Riyadh

The article is prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. Esports World Cup 2026 is the highly anticipated esports championship that will take place in Riyadh from July to August 2026. The event will bring together the best teams and well-known disciplines, offering one of the largest prize pools in the field. The tournament will feature CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, PUBG, and Mobile Legends, each game having its own finals

17.03.2026, 19:10
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Schoolgirl from Ak-Suu Nurelina Tursunalieva became a prizewinner of the international chess tournament

At the international chess tournament for teenage girls held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Nurelina Tursunalieva took third place. This was reported by her coach, Samat Derkembaev. According to him, five female chess players from the Issyk-Kul region participated in the tournament. “The competition took place from March 9 to 16 and attracted the strongest athletes from 13 countries. Nurelina placed third among 62 participants and was awarded a cash prize,” said S. Derkembaev.

17.03.2026, 18:59
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Schedule of Rescheduled Matches of the Higher League

A new schedule for the postponed and rescheduled matches of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship among the teams of the Higher League has been published. From March 19 to March 31, the national team of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the youth teams (U-20) and (U-23), will be undergoing training camps in Turkey. In connection with this, the matches of the 4th round of the Higher League have been postponed.

17.03.2026, 10:27
Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan took third place in the "Grand Prix. Cup of Champions Alina Kabaeva"
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Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan took third place in the "Grand Prix. Cup of Champions Alina Kabaeva"

The national team of Kyrgyzstan in group exercises (seniors) participated in the "Grand Prix. Cup of Alina Kabaeva's Champions" in rhythmic gymnastics. The competitions took place in Saint Petersburg (Russia) on March 14 and 15. More than 70 gymnasts from 19 countries participated, competing in both individual programs and group exercises. Kyrgyzstan was represented by seniors Bella Kudaybergenova, Sofia Melnychuk, Ariana Keliotis, Aylun Suerkulova, and Nazik Kuttubekova.

17.03.2026, 09:40
Kyrgyzstani Usman Kaparov Wins Bronze at International Boxing Tournament
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Kyrgyzstani Usman Kaparov Wins Bronze at International Boxing Tournament

Usman Kaparov, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Futures Cup, an international tournament held in Thailand. Photo by Asian Boxing. Usman Kaparov won bronze at the World Boxing Futures Cup This tournament featured young athletes under the age of 19. Kaparov competed in the weight category up to 80 kilograms.

17.03.2026, 07:24
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Push-ups on two fingers and a kettlebell on the back. A Bishkek resident conquers social media.

In Bishkek, a discussion has erupted around a young athlete who has gained popularity on social media and earned the nickname "Kyrgyz Bruce Lee." His training videos quickly gather views, astonishing viewers with their complexity and the physical strength required. In one video, he demonstrates extraordinary skill: performing push-ups on two large fingers while balancing a 16-kilogram kettlebell on his back. In another clip, he showcases an even more challenging exercise—push-ups on

17.03.2026, 02:43
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Usman Kaparov won bronze at the tournament in Thailand

At the international boxing tournament in Thailand, athlete Usman Kaparov from Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal, taking third place. The World Boxing Futures Cup, which featured young boxers under 19 years old, took place from March 8 to 15 in Bangkok.

17.03.2026, 02:03
Young athlete from Bishkek wins silver at international boxing tournament in Thailand
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Young athlete from Bishkek wins silver at international boxing tournament in Thailand

On March 15, the World Boxing Futures Cup, an international boxing tournament for athletes under 19, concluded in Bangkok, where Kyrgyzstan's representative Arvaz Akhmadi, a student of the Sports School of Martial Arts, won a silver medal. The press service of the Bishkek city administration reported this event. Competing in the under 70 kg weight category, Arvaz began his journey to the medal from the 1/16 finals and confidently progressed through four bouts, achieving victories over

16.03.2026, 17:43
The Bishkek billiards team is flying to Astana for the international tournament Nazza Cup
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The Bishkek billiards team is flying to Astana for the international tournament Nazza Cup

The billiards team from Bishkek will participate in the international tournament Nazza Cup, which will take place in Astana from March 20 to 23. Today, March 16, a meeting was held between Kanatbek Mamatov, the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, and young players from the SDYUSHOR "Zhenish," who are part of the team, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The participation of our athletes in international competitions has become possible

16.03.2026, 17:22
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Schedule of the Upcoming Matches of the Higher League

The schedule for the upcoming matches of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship within the Jooğorku Liga has been published. According to the initial schedule, the matches of the 4th round were supposed to take place on March 18, 20, 21, and 22. However, due to the training camps of the Kyrgyzstan national team and youth teams (U-20) and (U-23), which are planned in Turkey from March 19 to 31, the matches have been postponed.

16.03.2026, 14:11