By Nurzhan KasmalievaISSYK-KUL LAKE: The inaugural UIM F1H2O World Championship round ever to be held in Central Asia concluded on Sunday at Issyk-Kul Lake, marking a milestone for both the region and the international powerboat racing series. Situated at an altitude of 1,607 meters (5,272 feet) above sea level, Issyk-Kul became the highest-altitude venue ever to host a round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship. Addressing participants and guests, Zhaparov described the event as an important milestone for Kyrgyzstan, noting that the country was hosting a round of the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship for the first time. Formula 1 H2O is the premier international category of single-seater powerboat racing sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). The next round of the 2026 UIM F1H2O World Championship is scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China.