Sports Desk
Sport in Kyrgyzstan and around the world, national teams and athletes.
What the desk covers
Competitions, results and performances of Kyrgyzstan's athletes and national teams, traditional sports and the world's major tournaments.
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Latest from the desk
Omar Livaza becomes Kyrgyzstan men's boxing champion
The Kyrgyzstan boxing championship has ended in Bishkek, with 170 athletes from various regions of the country taking part. The competition determined the champions in each weight category, which is important for forming the national team.
XVI Mayor's Cup kicks off in Bishkek: sport unites municipal workers
A solemn opening ceremony of the XVI Bishkek Mayor's Cup took place in Bishkek, bringing together employees of municipal administrations, subordinate divisions and municipal enterprises. According to the Bishkek Mayor's Office, the event is aimed at strengthening team spirit and developing a sports culture among workers in the sector.
Malik Shavaev wins bronze at World Wrestling Championships
Kyrgyz athlete Malik Shavaev has won a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships, defeating Russia's Ibragim Kadiev in the bronze-medal bout.
Kyrgyzstan's wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev wins World Championship silver in Astana
Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev secured the silver medal at the World Championship in freestyle wrestling held in Astana. He faced a defeat in the final match against his opponent from Russia, Ibragim Ibragimov.
Kyrgyzstan wins silver at World Equestrian Sports Tourism Championship
The first-ever World Championship in equestrian sports tourism in Kyrgyzstan's history has concluded in the town of Cholpon-Ata on the shore of Issyk-Kul. The competition brought together national teams from Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
