Memorial for “Alpha” fighters: In Bishkek and across regions, veterans held a Victory Square rally and laid flowers for members of the special unit “Alpha” who died in counter-terrorism duty, with a children’s and youth judo tournament “On the Line of Fire” also staged to pass on their legacy. Nomad Games & F1H2O prep: Cabinet chair Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected Issyk-Kul venues by helicopter, checking ethno-cultural sites, horse-breeding plans, and upgrades for the Bayet coastal area tied to the 2026 F1H2O World Championship and SCO/World Nomad Games events. Sports leadership: Aivaz Omorkanov was elected head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Olympic Committee, with plans to strengthen infrastructure and athlete support. Culture on the move: A personal exhibition “Aylana” by young artist Rahat Eluubek uulu opens in Bishkek, while a state museum dedicated to poet Moldo Niyaz is approved for Batken. TV buzz: BBC shifted “Race Across the World” to Wednesday at 8pm this week as Eurovision takes the usual Thursday slot. Ongoing governance: Kyrgyzstan approved a sports development program through 2030.