Kyrgyzstan Sports

Kyrgyzstan has a rich sporting culture, with a variety of sports being popular among its

population. Some of the most prominent sports in Kyrgyzstan include:

Football (Soccer): Football is hugely popular in Kyrgyzstan, with a significant

number of people playing and following the sport. The Kyrgyzstan national

football team competes in international competitions, and there are several

domestic football clubs as well.

Wrestling: Traditional wrestling, known as "kyrgyz kurosh" or "kyrgyz kuresh," is

a national sport and an integral part of Kyrgyz culture. It's a form of belt

wrestling that has been practiced for centuries.

Kok Boru: Also known as Buzkashi, this traditional Central Asian sport is played

on horseback, where players attempt to grab a goat carcass and carry it across

a goal line. It requires strength, skill, and horsemanship.

Boxing: Boxing is quite popular in Kyrgyzstan, and the country has produced

several successful boxers who have competed at the international level,

including in the Olympics.