VI World Nomad Games

The World Nomad Games were first held in Kyrgyzstan in 2014. They were created to promote traditional sports and the culture of Central Asia. In early September, the sixth edition of the event took place. The idea has clearly caught on. Today, tradition meets globalization here. A good example is the U.S. team taking part in kok-boru, a Kyrgyz horseback game in which two teams fight over the body of a headless goat, trying to throw it into the opponent’s kazan. Before cheering, it is recommended to withdraw some cash in the yurt.