ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A 20-year-old Kazakh rider has etched his name into the Guinness World Records after galloping two kilometers while balancing on two horses at a speed of 60 km/h, an achievement hailed as a landmark for the country’s equestrian tradition. According to the Kazinform News Agency, the feat was accomplished by Ernar [&h...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — For the first time, Kazakhstan will send student teams to the Drone Soccer World Cup, a futuristic competition that blends aviation technology with esports spectacle. According to The Times of Central Asia, three schools from the capital — Specialized Lyceum No. 82 “Daryn,” School-Lyceum No. 8, and the private schoo...
ISLAMABAD/MALE (MNTV) — Pakistan made history on Monday by winning the inaugural Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship, completing a flawless campaign that has been hailed as a breakthrough for the sport in the country. The men’s team secured the gold medal in Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives, with a dominant 2–0 victory over Sri Lanka in the ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s national boxing team emerged as the standout force at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, capturing seven gold medals and cementing its reputation as one of the sport’s global leaders. The tournament, which concluded on September 14, was the first world championship organized by World Boxi...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A cycling qualifying competition featuring 70 athletes has begun in Kabul, as Afghan sports officials seek to revive national-level tournaments despite the country’s political and economic turmoil. The National Cycling Federation (NCF) said the race started from the National Olympic Committee headquarters and stretc...
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — More than 800 young players from around the world will gather in Kazakhstan this autumn for the FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships, one of the sport’s premier youth tournaments. The competition runs from September 18 to October 1 at the Baluan Sholaq Arena in Almaty. According to the state-run Kazinform News [&hel...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Raith Rovers defender Richard Chin has revealed he embraced Islam in November last year, ahead of his call-up to the national squad, reports Harian Metro (HM). The England-born right-back, who has Malaysian heritage, confirmed he converted to Islam late last year. “I . . . embraced Islam in November last ...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Niger in Rabat, becoming the first African nation to qualify for the tournament. The Atlas Lions sealed top spot in Group E with 18 points from six consecutive wins, opening an unassailable lead of […]
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Zahra Kiani delivered a historic performance at the 17th World Wushu Championships in Brasília, claiming Iran’s first women’s gold medal in the individual taolu discipline. Kiani scored 9.763 in the qiangshu routine—a dynamic spear form—outpacing Indonesia’s Patricia Geraldine (9.756) and Vietnam’s Duong Thuy Vi (9.746) t...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A symbolic “Fun Run” in the heart of Astana has marked a milestone in the international promotional campaign for the 2026 Asian Games, set to be held in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya. The two-kilometer race, staged in Central Park, gathered more than 100 participants, including young athletes [&hel...
