Biathlon Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic
The Biathlon Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic develops the sport from children’s groups to the national team, and represents Kyrgyzstan in the International Biathlon Union.
Today around 140 athletes train in Bishkek with about six biathlon coaches. Besides results, the coaches work on reach: demonstrations at public events, a mobile air-rifle range, and media coverage.
The Biathlon Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic is founded.
A biathlon department opens at the Olympic Reserve Sports School named after S. Dzhumanazarov in Bishkek.
The first Asian Biathlon Cup is held in Cholpon-Ata and recognised by the International Biathlon Union.
Two of the school’s specialists receive the IBU International Referee licence.
Kyrgyz coaches attend IBU coaching seminars every year.
Elena Bondarets and Islam Turganbaev race at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne.
The relay team finishes sixth at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin. Baigazy Kenzhebaev is elected president of the federation.
President
Baigazy Kenzhebaev
since 21 April 2025
General Secretary · Head coach
Alexander Levdansky
Kyrgyz biathletes compete under the IBU Anti-Doping Rules and the World Anti-Doping Code. Athletes and coaches can check substances and rules at the links below.
Equipment, a training base and transport to camps are the team’s biggest needs. Companies, embassies and private donors who want to help can contact the federation directly.
