ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — After nearly a decade, Kazakhstan is once again hosting a major international taekwondo tournament as it prepares to welcome athletes from across the world for the Kazakhstan Open 2025. Scheduled to take place from August 14 to 16 at the Martial Arts Palace named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, the G-1 category event [...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s junior and cadet taekwondo athletes have secured two bronze medals at the 2024 Asian Taekwondo (WT) Championships, held from July 25 to 28 in Kuching, Malaysia. The continental competition brought together participants from 42 countries, making every win a hard-earned accomplishment. According to Asi...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — For Bibisara Asaubayeva, chess isn’t just a game — it’s her entire world. After 17 years dedicated to the board, the 21-year-old Kazakh prodigy has officially been awarded the title of grandmaster, one of the highest honors in the chess world. The announcement came following a July 18 meeting of the […]...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraqi taekwondo athlete Mahdi Ali earned a bronze medal at the Asian Junior Taekwondo Championship, marking a significant achievement for the country’s emerging sports talent. According to the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Ali advanced through a competitive field by defeating opponents from Japan and the Philippines ...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s national under-19 volleyball team began their 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Poland, prevailing with set scores of 25–22, 25–14, 17–25, 14–25, 15–13. The closely contested match marked a strong start for Iran in Pool C of the global youth tournament. The team [&helli...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan wrestler Ismail Kakar has secured a silver medal at a major international Sambo-Kurash competition held in Paris, marking another strong showing for Afghanistan in the global martial arts arena. The event, held on July 22, brought together athletes from 25 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Kakar earn...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has clinched its first gold medal at the ongoing 2025 FISU World Summer University Games, with taekwondo athlete Samirkhon Ababakirov securing a commanding victory in the men’s 63 kg category. According to the Kazinform News Agency, Ababakirov defeated Omer Faruk Dayioglu of Turkiye in the final to take t...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — FIFA will inaugurate a new regional office in Morocco this Saturday, coinciding with the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, in a move reflecting the country’s growing status in global football. The initiative, developed in coordination with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — In a major boost to Uzbekistan’s military reputation, a sniper team from the National Guard has taken first place at a high-profile international competition in Urumqi, China, outperforming elite units from around the world. The Uzbek team showcased exceptional skill and precision, triumphing over 44 other teams r...
MANAMA/ISLAMABAD (MNTV) — Pakistani snooker players made a powerful impression at the 2025 IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship on Sunday, securing a series of emphatic wins and asserting their presence on the international stage. Mohammad Hasnain Akhtar, the reigning U-17 world champion, began the day with a 4-0 demolition of Egypt’s Mohamed...
