Issyk-Kul to host UIM F1H2O World Championship round

14:18, 13 мая 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Aizada KUTUEVA

For the first time in Central Asian history, the Kyrgyz Republic will host a UIM F1H2O World Championship round — Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix. Issyk-Kul 2026. The Department of Tourism announced.

According to the department, from July 31 to August 2, Issyk-Kul Lake will host a world-class international sporting event, bringing together the world’s strongest powerboat teams and pilots.

On May 11, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting to discuss preparations for the event. Organizational, infrastructure, and tourism issues were discussed, as well as measures to ensure a high-quality holding of the championship.

Holding the UIM F1H2O on Issyk-Kul Lake will be an important step in promoting the Kyrgyz Republic as an international tourism and investment destination, and will also showcase the country’s unique potential to a global audience.