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Kyrgyzstan's football and volleyball teams discover opponents for 2026 Asian Games

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's national football and volleyball teams have learned their opponents for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
  • The men's football team will compete in Group A against Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
  • The women's volleyball team is in Group C, facing Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Mongolia.

Kyrgyzstan's national football and volleyball teams are set to compete in the 2026 Asian Games, having learned their group stage opponents following a draw held in Nagoya, Japan, on July 23.

The men's football team has been placed in Group A. They will face strong competition from the host nation, Japan, as well as Thailand and Hong Kong. The football tournament for men is scheduled to run from September 15 to October 3, featuring 15 national teams divided into four groups.

Meanwhile, the women's volleyball team will compete in Group C. Their opponents will be Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Mongolia. The women's volleyball matches are scheduled to take place from September 16 to October 3, with 14 teams participating in the tournament.

The XX Asian Games will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, bringing together athletes from across the continent for various sporting competitions.

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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.

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