
Almaty to Close Al-Farabi Ave and Eastern Bypass on Aug 16 for Bike Race
On August 16, Almaty will temporarily close sections of Al-Farabi Avenue and the Eastern Bypass for the Gran Fondo World Championship. Learn details and plan your route ahead.

On August 16, Almaty will temporarily close sections of Al-Farabi Avenue and the Eastern Bypass for the Gran Fondo World Championship. Learn details and plan your route ahead.

During a Second League football match in Petropavlovsk, children hijacked the live broadcast, shouting obscenities. The Directorate conducted an investigation and apologized.

In Astana, sports reforms were discussed: 3.5 billion tenge from foreign players redirected to children's sports, Kazakhstan to host world championships and UEFA Congress.

Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami after his father's death, but the team lost to Leon (2:3) and was eliminated from the Leagues Cup. Match details and tournament results.

Elena Rybakina reaches her first WTA 1000 final in Toronto, defeating Coco Gauff in three sets. She will face Iga Swiatek in the title match.

PSG beat Aston Villa 2:1 in the UEFA Super Cup 2026/27. Kvaratskhelia and Doué scored, Mageo became the youngest scorer in a final.

KHL launches a referee training center at Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism in 2026. Top graduates will get a chance to officiate league matches.

John van 't Schip reveals selection criteria for Kazakhstan squad and sets winning the Nations League as the main goal. Details on infohub.kz.

Chinese man Yan Yanjia set a new world record by spinning 33 hula hoops upside down, beating the previous record of 23. He started training in 2018 to lose weight.

Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, where she will face Coco Gauff.

Bibisara Assaubayeva drew with Vaishali Rameshbabu in round 2 of the Cairns Cup-2026, while Javokhir Sindarov lost to Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in the Sinquefield Cup-2026.

Kairat head coach Rafael Urazbakhtin commented on the team's Champions League exit after a 0:1 loss to Levski and thanked fans for their support.

Astana basketball club officially withdraws from VTB United League 2026/2027 due to funding optimization. Club may be disbanded.

Alexander Bublik says he will play at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles despite the tight schedule, as the tennis tournament starts four days after Wimbledon. He emphasizes the importance of the Olympics for Kazakhstan.

Kairat announces starting lineup for the return leg against Levski in the Champions League. Urazbakhtin makes two changes. The first game ended in a 1:0 win for the Bulgarians.

Police in Turkistan have tightened security ahead of the Champions League match between Kairat and Levski, urging fans to maintain order and follow safety rules.

President Trump defends FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid scandal over World Cup rights sale. Details on infohub.kz.

Bibisara Assaubayeva drew with Anna Muzychuk in the first round of the Cairns Cup 2026 in St. Louis. The prize fund is $250,000. Read more.

US Soccer and other unions call for FIFA reforms amid scandal over World Cup rights sale. UEFA and other confederations criticize Infantino.

Jeff Bezos may become co-owner of Liverpool as a consortium nears a deal to buy over 30% of the club. Valued at $6 billion, FSG remains the largest shareholder.

Elena Rybakina commented on the possibility of closing the gap to Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA rankings to four points after reaching the quarterfinals in Toronto.

American record-breaker David Rush ran a marathon in 125 shirts, setting a new Guinness record. The run nearly ended in heatstroke, but he finished in 5:54:50.

Elena Rybakina could close the gap to Aryna Sabalenka to four points with a win in Toronto. The Kazakh commented on her chances.

Lionel Messi attended his father's funeral in Argentina and plans to sue media for privacy violations during the ceremony.