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AFC Cup (U-23): Does Kyrgyzstan have a chance to advance to the playoffs?

After the defeat to Vietnam, the players of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team could not hold back their tears. In the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyz team conceded a goal first, but quickly restored parity thanks to a magnificent shot from Marlen Murzakhmatov. Unfortunately, at the end of the match, a defender of the Kyrgyz national team mishandled the ball, which ended up in the net defended by Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov.

11.01.2026, 19:45
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A New Hockey Rink Opened at At-Bashy School

On the territory of the Kasyke Mambetaliev Secondary School in the village of At-Bashy, a hockey rink was opened, as reported by Turmush correspondent. In honor of this event, a friendly hockey match was organized at the district level, dedicated to the memory of the outstanding educator Tuyukbay Kochkorbaev.

11.01.2026, 18:18
Deontay Wilder: Only His Fans Consider Usyk the Greatest
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Deontay Wilder: Only His Fans Consider Usyk the Greatest

Deontay Wilder, the former heavyweight world champion, does not consider Alexander Usyk to be the greatest boxer of all time. “I don’t consider him the greatest boxer in history. Such statements usually come from his devoted fans, and they have to say that. Most likely, many people from Ukraine think so, but outside of that country, there are very few such opinions. Most people don’t understand boxing,” said the 39-year-old Wilder, as reported by the portal Ready To Fight.

11.01.2026, 15:58
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Kyrgyzstani Bilol Sharip Uulu won the Yasar Dogu tournament in freestyle wrestling in Turkey

At the tournament held on January 10, Bilol Sharip Uulu performed successfully in the 65 kg weight category, where he faced 13 athletes. Starting from the quarterfinals, he achieved two consecutive victories over wrestlers from Turkey, which allowed him to advance to the finals. As a result of a tense battle, Bilol won the gold medal, while his compatriot Öskönbay AbdySamotov took second place, earning the silver.

11.01.2026, 14:12
Kyrgyzstani Bilol Sharip Uulu Wins Gold at the Yasar Dogu International Tournament
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Kyrgyzstani Bilol Sharip Uulu Wins Gold at the Yasar Dogu International Tournament

Bilol Sharip uulu, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a gold medal at the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, which took place in Turkey. The athlete competed in the under 65-kilogram category, starting his journey from the quarterfinals. At this stage, he achieved two victories over Turkish wrestlers and advanced to the final match. In the decisive bout, his opponent was another Kyrgyzstani — Oskonbay Abdysamotov.

11.01.2026, 13:31
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A volleyball tournament among teachers took place in the village of Bayetov in Ak-Tala.

In the village of Bayetov, a volleyball tournament among teachers took place, local sources report. The competition was held on January 10 among employees of the general education system of the region, dedicated to the memory of the honored teacher of Kyrgyzstan, Akin Toktosunova. The tournament aims to strengthen the unity of teachers and is organized by her children and grandchildren for the third consecutive year. The qualifying rounds took place in rural districts, and the final was held in

11.01.2026, 12:10
Ex-Chelsea Academy Footballer Musonda Reports Critical Condition
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Ex-Chelsea Academy Footballer Musonda Reports Critical Condition

A 33-year-old Belgian, who joined the Chelsea academy from Anderlecht in 2012 along with his brothers Tika and Charlie, spent two seasons in the club's youth teams. He later returned to Belgium, where he played for Mechelen, as well as in lower league Spanish clubs Llagostera and Palamós, and for the Congolese club TP Mazembe. He played nine matches for the Belgium U21 national team. He ended his professional career in 2020.

11.01.2026, 11:33
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In the Sverdlovsk District, the sports competition "Mom, Dad, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a sports competition for families called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place on January 9. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, seven teams participated in the competition, representing families that include parents and children aged 7 to 15 years. Participants competed in seven different disciplines, including the national game "Үч тапан чүкө," ball handling, a jump rope relay, a stick

10.01.2026, 23:21
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Bilol Sharip Uulu won the gold at the tournament in Turkey

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Bilol Sharip uulu, became the champion of the international wrestling tournament Yasar Dogu, which took place in Turkey. The competition was held on January 10, and there were 13 athletes competing in the 65 kg category.

10.01.2026, 22:01
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In the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek, the relay race "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place.

On January 9, a sports festival for families called "Dad, Mom, and I - a Sports Family" took place in the Sverdlovsk district of the capital. The press service of the Bishkek city hall reported this. Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva and Deputy Akim of the Sverdlovsk district Ainura Arstambekova were present at the event and wished the participants good luck in their competitions.

10.01.2026, 17:43
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Extreme Adrenaline: Spectacular Jeep Sprint and Enduro Competitions Held in Osh

On January 9, exciting competitions in jeep sprint and motorsport took place in the village of Almalyk, located in the city of Osh, as reported by the organizers during a meeting with a Turmush correspondent. The organizers noted that about 100 athletes participated in the event. The uniqueness of these sports lies in their extremity, as participants must overcome tracks with various natural obstacles and technical difficulties. “We held a circuit race. We pre-mark the lines and the track so

10.01.2026, 14:47
Couldn’t Show the Required Level. The Head Coach on the Game of the KR National Team
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Couldn’t Show the Required Level. The Head Coach on the Game of the KR National Team

Photo KFS Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan Olympic football team, commented on the results of the match against Vietnam, which took place on January 9 as part of the Asian Cup. Recall that the youth team of Kyrgyzstan lost to their opponent by a narrow margin of 1:2. See also Asian Cup (U-23). The Kyrgyzstan football team lost to Saudi Arabia

10.01.2026, 14:24
The U20 World Ice Hockey Championship will be held in Bishkek.
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The U20 World Ice Hockey Championship will be held in Bishkek.

The championship will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena". The competitions will be held among youth teams within the framework of Division III Group B. Youth national teams from various countries will participate in the tournament, including Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong (China).

10.01.2026, 13:09
FIFA to Introduce 3D Player Avatars at the 2026 World Cup
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FIFA to Introduce 3D Player Avatars at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced the implementation of a significant technological innovation that will be applied at the 2026 World Cup. All 1,248 football players participating in the tournament will receive their individual 3D avatars. The scanning process for each player will take just one second and will be a mandatory step before the tournament begins.

10.01.2026, 11:40
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Bishkek Prepares for the Ice Hockey World Championship

In Bishkek, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, visited the sports complex "Alga," where he familiarized himself with the training process of the national team of Kyrgyzstan, which is preparing for the World Ice Hockey Championship. The press service of the state agency shared this information. The competition among U-20 youth teams (IIHF Division III-B) will take place in the capital of the country from January 18 to 24 at the ice

10.01.2026, 09:18
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Asian Football Cup. The Kyrgyzstan U-21 National Team Lost to Vietnam

On January 9, at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a match took place where the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) faced Vietnam. In the first half, after a poorly executed penalty, Murzakhmatov managed to score a goal and equalized the score to 1:1. However, in the second half, the Kyrgyz team conceded another goal and could not restore balance in the game. The next match for the Kyrgyzstan national team will be on January 12 against Jordan.

09.01.2026, 22:20