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Kyrgyzstan ensures security for F1H2O World Powerboat Championship

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan is hosting the F1H2O World Powerboat Championship for the first time in Central Asia on Issyk-Kul Lake.
  • Law enforcement is ensuring public order, safety of participants, and traffic control during the event.
  • Additional police forces are deployed to manage security and assist attendees at the international sporting competition.

Kyrgyzstan is hosting the F1H2O World Powerboat Championship, a premier water racing event, for the first time in Central Asia. The competition is taking place on Issyk-Kul Lake from July 31 to August 2, drawing top international pilots.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed that law enforcement officers are actively ensuring public order and the safety of all participants, guests, and spectators. A briefing was held for personnel to outline tasks for maintaining public safety, order, and traffic management at the competition venues.

Additional police units have been deployed to bolster security and law and order. Officers are managing the event site, controlling traffic flow, and providing assistance to participants and guests. The UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan, Issyk-Kul 2026 is being held in the village of Baet, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The event also features an entertainment program alongside the official races.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.