Sports on TV: Kyrgyztelecom says IPTV subscribers can now watch FIFA World Cup matches on UTRK and UTRK Sport. Health & Entertainment: The government-backed reality show “New Path” is putting civil servants on camera running, swimming and training to fight Kyrgyzstan’s obesity and low sports participation. Film Festival Debate: Bishkek’s IV International Film Festival wrapped up with a major controversy over bloggers taking over the blue carpet and attention, raising questions about professionalism despite high-profile guests like French actress Audrey Tautou. MMA Spotlight: An international “President’s Cup” MMA tournament in Bishkek drew fighters from across Kyrgyzstan and neighboring countries, promoting healthy living and regional sports ties. Water Sports Build-Up: At Issyk-Kul, construction is advancing for the F1H2O World Championship, including parking, asphalt and 800 meters of sidewalks. City Culture Calendar: Bishkek’s upcoming arts week includes ballet and musical performances, plus museum exhibitions like “Pomegranate Garden.” Ethnocultural Diplomacy: President Sadyr Japarov and Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze attended a Kyrgyz culture program at the “Nomad” ethnocomplex in Issyk-Kul. Local Arts & Public Spaces: New light-music fountains opened near the Philharmonic, and the “Symphony of Water and Light” festival drew about 10,000 people to Royal Central Park.