World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: more than 3,000 athletes from 110 countries

The World Nomad Games continued in the Kyrchyn Valley in the Issyk-Kul region after the opening ceremony at the Bishkek Arena in Kyrgyzstan’s capital. More than 3,000 athletes from 110 countries took part.

More than 150,000 visitors attended in the first two days of the games. Competitions were held in traditional disciplines such as horseback games, archery, tug of war and arm wrestling.

It was announced that the traditional nomad village, set up with yurts, handicrafts and folk performances, will remain open as a tourist site after the games. An international scientific conference titled “Nomadic Civilisations: Heritage, Paradigms and Future Perspectives” was also held as part of the event.

Source: Euronews