BISHKEK - For the first time in recent years, the Kyrgyzstan men's and women's national volleyball teams have earned the right to compete in the Asian Games, having successfully completed a two-year qualification cycle. This was announced by the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Federation, 24.kg reports.
The upcoming competition begins on July 23 in Japan and will be one of the largest sporting events in the region. The Asian Games are held every four years under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia and are considered the second most important multi-sport tournament in the world after the Olympic Games. The program includes dozens of sports, and thousands of athletes from across Asia participate.
Only 16 of the strongest national teams from Asia, selected from representatives of 65 countries in the region, will compete in the volleyball tournament.
The Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Federation noted that the qualification of both national teams for such a prestigious competition is a significant achievement for the national sport and confirmation of the sustainable development of volleyball in the country. The federation believes that participation in the Asian Games will allow Kyrgyz athletes to gain valuable international experience and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's position on the Asian sports map.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
June 13, 2026