From October 22 to 25, 2025, the IV International Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Tournament took place in Bishkek at the “Gazprom” Sports and Fitness Center. The event was dedicated to the memory of Hero of the Soviet Union Major General Dayyr Asanov and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Over 300 athletes participated, including competitors from Kyrgyzstan, as well as guests from Russia and Kazakhstan. The tournament featured youth, junior, and senior categories, with participants representing both civilian clubs and law enforcement agencies.

Organizers:

Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Work of Bishkek City Hall

Kyrgyz National Military Lyceum named after Major General D. Asanov

Federation of Army Hand-to-Hand Combat and Self-Defense of Kyrgyz Republic

Army Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of Bishkek

Competition Results:

Younger Boys

44 kg:

1st – Arnel Azizov

2nd – Nurislam Abdirazakov

46 kg:

1st – Sultan Duishobaev

2nd – Zholali Zhalalov

Middle Boys

50 kg:

1st – Alikhan Abdikallakov

2nd – Erbol Abdirashitov

60 kg:

1st – Muslim Abdimitalipov

2nd – Alikhan Sadirov

Senior Boys

55 kg:

1st – Temirlan Asanbekov

2nd – Bektemir Alymgulov

65 kg:

1st – Ismail Kudayberdiev

2nd – Nurel Altynbekov

80 kg:

1st – Akdil Osmonaliev

2nd – Urmat Kanybekov

Senior Girls

55 kg:

1st – Aytunuk Asanova

2nd – Khadija Zhanikulova

60 kg:

1st – Zhanylmyrza Korchubekova

2nd – Min-Kyal Doktorbekova

Senior Boys – Combined ARB

up to 65 kg:

1st – Umar Beyshenbaev

2nd – Nurislam Nematov

over 65 kg:

1st – Amir Machivuza

2nd – Yaroslav Perepilitsa

Youth – Men

57 kg:

1st – Sheraly Ryskulov

2nd – Daniel Kanybek

Youth – Women

57 kg:

1st – Alina Sizonenko

2nd – Kanykey Kanatbekova

The tournament made a significant contribution to the development of army hand-to-hand combat among youth and reinforced Kyrgyzstan’s status as an active participant in the international sports community.