The Latest Breaking News from Astana

Kazakhstan escape to victory against determined India in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Failing to find timely baskets while giving away easy attempts to their higher ranked opponents cost India dearly as hosts Kazakhstan recorded a 13-point (63-50) win in their tournament opener of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers at Astana on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 24, 2024

Joe Dombrowski announces end of 'wild ride' as pro cyclist

American retires after 12 years in the peloton, having not being renewed with Astana Qazaqstan

Cycling News · Jan 23, 2024

Mark Cavendish: Altitude training is essential in order to stay at the top of modern cycling

British sprinter will start 2024 season at Tour Colombia in February and will also include two altitude camps in plan

Cycling Weekly · Dec 19, 2023

Transfer reports: Tao Geoghegan Hart and Jonathan Milan linked to Lidl-Trek for 2024

Astana and Cavendish reportedly working on a sprint project with Jake Stewart, Demare could move to Arkea-B&B Hotels

Cycling News · Jun 10, 2023

Ding Liren completes China’s Big Dragon Project

Ding Liren winning the World chess championship at Astana on Sunday is perhaps the culminating point for the Big Dragon Project.

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

Chess: Ding sets world title landmark and is ‘ready to take on Carlsen’

China’s new world champion became the first since 1886 to lead the title match only in the final game, while the Norwegian implied he will play fewer classical tournaments

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Ding Liren: The new chess world champion is destiny's player

Ding Liren showed the ambition in his heart with a matching display on the board to become the 17th World chess champion. The 30-year-old is the first king of 64 squares from China. He defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in a rapid tiebreak in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 1, 2023

Ding Liren strikes back hard after poor start against Ian Nepomniachtchi

Following a crushing 29-move victory in game two of the world title match in Astana Ding Liren’s decisive rook-for-knight sacrifice won game four in 47 move to level at 2-2 in the 14-game contest

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

Aman Sehrawat clinches gold at Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young grappler Aman Sehrawat opened India's gold medal account at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

Aman Sehrawat storms into the final of Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young India wrestler Aman Sehrawat stormed into the final of the 57kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023