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Kok Boru and Kokpar on VIK. Organizers hope to avoid disputes and clashes

The director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, stated that the inclusion of kokpar in the program of the World Nomad Games 2026 is aimed at minimizing potential conflicts and misunderstandings between participating countries. He commented on these competitions, including kok bor and kokpar. Moldazhiyev emphasized that the organizers insist on the apolitical nature of the sporting events and the preservation of the ethnocultural spirit.

15.01.2026, 17:20
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At this year's Nomad Games, participants from more than 100 countries are expected

On January 15, at a press conference organized by the organizing committee of the World Nomad Games, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced that more than 3,000 athletes from over 100 countries are expected to participate. The competitions will take place in 43 sports, including national games, horse racing, various equestrian contests, traditional wrestling, intellectual games, traditional archery, and national hunting with falcons and dogs.

15.01.2026, 16:35
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The budget of the organizing committee for the Nomad Games - 2026 has been announced

In Kyrgyzstan, 336 million soms have been allocated for the organization of the World Nomad Games - 2026. As reported by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, this amount is intended solely for organizing events, excluding sponsorship funds. Additionally, he noted that the prize fund for the competitions will amount to 49 million soms. "In particular, 5 million will be allocated for the prize fund for kok-boru, as it is a team discipline. The prize

15.01.2026, 15:30
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Weight categories in wrestling will be reduced at the World Nomad Games

At the VI World Nomad Games, the number of weight categories in wrestling will be significantly reduced. This was announced at a press conference held by Nursultan Adenov, the head of the international secretariat of the WNG. According to Adenov, this decision was made taking into account the experience of previous competitions. An excessive number of weight categories creates significant organizational difficulties and negatively affects the dynamics of the competitions.

15.01.2026, 15:02
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Kamchybek Tashiev congratulated the employees of the GKNB who won at the international futsal tournament

On January 15, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, welcomed his employees who became winners of the international futsal tournament "Naryste-2026." This was reported by the press service of the State Committee. The competitions took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 10 and gathered teams from various countries, including representatives of government agencies, amateur clubs, and football veterans over 35 years old, who demonstrated high skill.

15.01.2026, 14:48
Tashiev met with the employees of the GKNB who took 1st place in the international futsal tournament
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Tashiev met with the employees of the GKNB who took 1st place in the international futsal tournament

Today, January 10, the international futsal tournament "Nariste-2026" concluded in Bishkek, during which the team of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan took first place. Congratulations to the staff who achieved this success were expressed by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev, who noted the significance of the team's achievement. The tournament, held from January 3 to 10, featured teams from

15.01.2026, 14:44
Kamchybek Tashiev met with employees of the State Committee for National Security - winners of the international tournament
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Kamchybek Tashiev met with employees of the State Committee for National Security - winners of the international tournament

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), met with representatives of his service who became champions of the international futsal tournament "Narisete-2026". According to the GKNB press service, the competition took place in Bishkek from January 3 to 10. Teams from many countries participated in the tournament, including representatives of state law enforcement agencies, amateur teams, and football veterans over 35 years old.

15.01.2026, 14:43
The organizers of the WIC explained the reason for the reduction of weight categories at the Games
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The organizers of the WIC explained the reason for the reduction of weight categories at the Games

At the VI World Nomad Games, a decision was made to reduce the number of weight categories. This change was explained by Nursultan Adenov, the head of the International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games, at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. Adenov noted that this decision was the result of an analysis of previous competitions. According to him, too many weight categories complicate the organization of tournaments and may reduce viewer interest. "When competitions in

15.01.2026, 14:34
The Nomadic World Will Gather in Kyrgyzstan. What to Expect at the VI WMC: Innovations and Program
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The Nomadic World Will Gather in Kyrgyzstan. What to Expect at the VI WMC: Innovations and Program

From August 31 to September 6, 2026, the VI World Nomad Games (WNG) will take place in Kyrgyzstan. At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced the dates, location, and innovations of the upcoming event. Moldazhiyev reminded that in late December 2025, Kyrgyzstan received official status as the host of the World Nomad Games. "This status is a recognition of our work. With this right,

15.01.2026, 13:16
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UFC Fighters Coach: How Tynchtykbek Omurzakov Trains Athletes. Interview

Tynchtykbek Omurzakov is one of the most influential coaches in Kyrgyzstan, having trained numerous mixed martial arts fighters who represent the country on the international stage. Among his well-known protégés are Myktybek Orolbay uulu and Uran Satibaldiev, who currently compete in the UFC. In an exclusive interview with Sport AKIpress, the coach shared his story of the path to success in sports. Tynchtykbek was born in the village of Sary-Küngöy, located in the Osh region, and his native

15.01.2026, 13:11
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Kazakhstan's Kokpar Will Indeed Be at the Nomad Games - 2026

At a press conference held on January 15, the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that Kazakh kokpar will be included in the program of the World Nomad Games, which will take place this year in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that both kokpar and kok-boru will be part of the program.

15.01.2026, 12:38
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Kyrgyzstani Denis Petrashov won silver at the Pro Swim Series stage in the USA

At the international Pro Swim Series tournament taking place in Austin, Denis Petrashov from Kyrgyzstan won a silver medal in swimming. The competition began on January 14, and the athlete participated in the 100-meter breaststroke, where he recorded the second-best time in the preliminaries, allowing him to advance to the finals. The final took place this morning, and Denis finished with a time of 59.55 seconds, securing second place on the podium. The first place was taken by American swimmer

15.01.2026, 12:03
Dillon Danis received an offer for a grappling match with a promising UFC fighter
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Dillon Danis received an offer for a grappling match with a promising UFC fighter

This proposal is the result of an incident that occurred at UFC 322 in November of last year, which led to Danis receiving a lifetime ban from the UFC and hindered his return to mixed martial arts due to issues with medical clearance. He now has the opportunity to compete in a grappling match against Zainukov, a promising UFC fighter and associate of Islam Makhachev.

15.01.2026, 11:33
In Kyrgyzstan, the sports program of the VI World Nomad Games was presented
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In Kyrgyzstan, the sports program of the VI World Nomad Games was presented

Photo 24.kg. Director of the State Agency Kazybek Moldazhiyev (left) The presentation of the sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, organized by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, took place in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the agency's director, the event will be held in 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the opening ceremony scheduled for August 31 at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The main competitions will begin on

15.01.2026, 10:29
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Denis Petrashov won silver at the tournament in the USA

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Denis Petrashov, won silver at the international swimming tournament taking place in Austin, Texas. The Pro Swim Series tournament started on January 14, and during the competition, Petrashov competed in the 100-meter breaststroke, where he showed the second-best time in the preliminaries, securing his place in the final.

15.01.2026, 09:50
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Teenagers on Donkeys: A Donkey Race Organized in Kemino

In the Kemin district, specifically in the village of Beishike, an unusual competition in eshek ulak took place, where the participants were teenagers. This event involves contests on donkeys, rather than horses. Fresh details about the tournament were provided by the participants themselves, who reported on the exciting competitions held.

14.01.2026, 17:41