Kyrgyz Republic to host the World Nomad Games 2016 on Sep 3-8.
On September 9, 2014, on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the first World Nomad Games began. There were competitions involving ten different kinds of ethnosports.
Along with sporting events, the program also included an ethnographic festival in the picturesque Kyrrchyn Gorge. In a large yurt village, different customs and traditions were shown, from the birth of a child and his first steps, to a spectacular equestrian show. The first ever Games were attended by athletes from 19 countries, and were covered by 250 journalists and cameramen from leading mass media outlets.
The rich heritage on display at the first Nomad Games created great interest and lots of positive feedback from the 30 countries represented in the audience. Because of this, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to hold the Second World Nomad Games in 2016. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for September 3rd, 2016, on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul.
The number of sports represented at the Games is expected to rise to 23, including martial arts, horse racing, archery, falconry, and hunting with taigans.
Mongolian Team has ranked 5th out of 19 countries by winning one silver and six bronze medals at the World Nomad Games 2015.
Kyrgyz Republic to host the World Nomad Games 2016 on Sep 3-8.
On September 9, 2014, on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, the first World Nomad Games began. There were competitions involving ten different kinds of ethnosports.
Along with sporting events, the program also included an ethnographic festival in the picturesque Kyrrchyn Gorge. In a large yurt village, different customs and traditions were shown, from the birth of a child and his first steps, to a spectacular equestrian show. The first ever Games were attended by athletes from 19 countries, and were covered by 250 journalists and cameramen from leading mass media outlets.
The rich heritage on display at the first Nomad Games created great interest and lots of positive feedback from the 30 countries represented in the audience. Because of this, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to hold the Second World Nomad Games in 2016. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for September 3rd, 2016, on the shores of Lake Issyk Kul.
The number of sports represented at the Games is expected to rise to 23, including martial arts, horse racing, archery, falconry, and hunting with taigans.
Mongolian Team has ranked 5th out of 19 countries by winning one silver and six bronze medals at the World Nomad Games 2015.