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Aiperi Medet kyzy will once again take to the mat against the Olympic champion.
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Aiperi Medet kyzy will once again take to the mat against the Olympic champion.

Photo from the archive. Aiperi Medet kyzy On March 27, Kyrgyz wrestler Aiperi Medet kyzy will step onto the mat in Tashkent, where the PWL tournament will take place. According to the organizers, her opponent will be Olympic champion from Japan, Yuki Kagami. These athletes have already faced each other on the mat four times, and their rivalry has ended in a tie — 2:2. The last match took place at the World Championship in 2023, where the Japanese athlete emerged victorious. It is worth noting

13.03.2026, 10:59
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The Universiade has started in Bishkek

The article was prepared by K-News. Copying or using the text is only possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. At the opening of the Universiade, held at the Gazprom Sports and Health Complex, the Bishkek city administration announced the start of competitions among higher educational institutions.

13.03.2026, 10:07
Artem Novikov was elected president of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Artem Novikov was elected president of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic

Photo of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Artem Novikov Artem Novikov, holding the position of chairman of the board of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF), has been elected as the president of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In his speech, he expressed gratitude to the board members for their trust and emphasized the importance of developing sports and supporting youth initiatives in the current state agenda.

12.03.2026, 20:15
"Bavaria" and "Atletico" secure victories in the Round of 16 of the Champions League
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"Bavaria" and "Atletico" secure victories in the Round of 16 of the Champions League

In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 for the 2025/26 season, unexpected results and abnormal scoring were recorded. The central event of the match day was Bayern Munich's performance in Bergamo, where the German club achieved a convincing victory over Atalanta with a crushing score of 6:1. Michael Olise scored twice for Bayern, while goals were also netted by Josip Stanisic, Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala. The Italian team could only respond with a

12.03.2026, 18:39
Champions League: "Real" and "PSG" thrash the English, "Bodø/Glimt" shocks the EU
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Champions League: "Real" and "PSG" thrash the English, "Bodø/Glimt" shocks the EU

At the "Santiago Bernabéu" stadium, Madrid's "Real" achieved an impressive victory over "Manchester City," finishing the match with a score of 3:0. Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde was the star of the match, scoring three goals in the first half at the 20th, 27th, and 42nd minutes. Although Vinicius Junior missed a penalty at the 57th minute, it did not affect the final result. This victory is particularly significant for the "whites,"

12.03.2026, 18:21
Artem Novikov Elected New President of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Artem Novikov Elected New President of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic

The extraordinary meeting of the Board of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic concluded with the unanimous election of Artem Novikov as president. In his first address to the board members, Novikov expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and emphasized the importance of developing sports and supporting youth in the context of state policy.

12.03.2026, 18:13
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UFC: Myktybek Orolbai Uulu vs. Chris Curtis. Who will win the fight?

Kyrgyz mixed martial artist Myktybek Oralbai uulu (15-2), representing the welterweight division, will face American athlete Chris Curtis (32-12) in the ring on March 15. This matchup will be part of the UFC Fight Night 269 tournament, which will take place in Las Vegas. At the time of the upcoming fight, the Kyrgyz fighter is in excellent shape, having achieved two consecutive finishes. His latest victory was against Azerbaijani Tofik Musaev, where he used a kimura submission, and he also

12.03.2026, 15:54
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The Kyrgyzstan national kok-boru team will miss the World Championship in Kazakhstan.

The national team of Kyrgyzstan in kok-boru will not participate in the second World Championship in kokpar, which will take place from March 15 to 21 in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press secretary of the Kok-boru Federation, Samat Jumakadyrov. The reason for the refusal to participate was a late invitation from the organizers. As Jumakadyrov noted, such invitations should be received at least three months in advance, preferably six months before the event.

12.03.2026, 13:48
Iran's national football team has withdrawn from the World Cup
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Iran's national football team has withdrawn from the World Cup

The Minister of Sports of Iran, Ahmad Donyamali, confirmed that the national football team will not participate in the upcoming World Cup. Photo from the archive. The Iranian national football team will not take part in the World Cup It should be noted that the 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19 and will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. “Due to the fact that the U.S. government killed our supreme leader, we cannot participate in the World Cup

12.03.2026, 10:04
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Veronika Bernatskaya to Officiate the Quarterfinals of the Asian Cup

The referee from Kyrgyzstan, Veronika Bernatskaya, has received a new assignment at the AFC Women's Asian Cup currently taking place in Australia. This time she will officiate the first quarter-final match, where the teams of Australia and North Korea will meet. The game will take place on March 13.

12.03.2026, 10:03
In the Housing Complex, they discussed the work experience of athletes and the development of mass sports.
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In the Housing Complex, they discussed the work experience of athletes and the development of mass sports.

In the first reading, the deputies adopted the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Physical Culture and Sports." The initiator of this draft law was the Cabinet of Ministers. According to the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture, Urmat Asanbaev, the purpose of the amendments is to create the necessary conditions for people engaged in adaptive sports, including those with hearing impairments. The draft law also includes provisions that regulate

12.03.2026, 10:00
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Umar Orusbaev won silver at the Youth World Cup

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Umar Orusbaev won a silver medal at the Youth World Boxing Cup held in Montenegro. The tournament, titled "Pearl of the Adriatic," featured boxers under the age of 19 and concluded on March 11 in Budva. Orusbaev competed in the weight category up to 60 kg, where 16 boxers participated. He managed to achieve three consecutive victories, defeating opponents from Estonia, Ukraine, and Sweden, which allowed him to reach the finals.

12.03.2026, 09:52