Kyrgyzstan News News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: The wildest sport you’ve never heard of has some unlikely stars: American cowboys
Nine American cowboys joined thousands of global athletes in Kyrgyzstan for the World Nomad Games, competing in Kok-Boru — Central Asia’s ancient, brutal sport of equestrian goat-grabbing.
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Comment: Kyrgyzstan’s new nomadism
By Ailis Halligan in Bishkek The 6 World Nomad Games (WNG) wrapped up in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday September 6, marking the end of a week that thrust one of Central Asia’s smallest and poorest republics ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Nomad Games draw to an end in Kyrgyzstan after a week of celebrating nomadic culture
After a week of celebrating nomadic culture and heritage with sports contests and cultural programmes, 6th Nomad Games end in their birth place Cholpon Ata in Kyrgyzstan. In traditional sports ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Photos show centuries-old traditions and sports at Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games
Kyrgyzstan hosted the World Nomad Games, where athletes compete in centuries-old nomadic sports while celebrating the country’s culture, traditions ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Kyrgyzstan's Petrashov hopes landmark medal at worlds brings more support
July 28 (Reuters) - Denis Petrashov said he hopes his surprise 100 metres breaststroke bronze medal at the world championships in Singapore on Monday will see more resources flow into the sport back ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: What Is The World Nomad Games 2026? Inside Kyrgyzstan's Grand Celebration Of Ancient Steppe Sports
The 6th World Nomad Games are underway in Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 6 September 2026, showcasing traditional Central Asian sports like Kok-Boru.
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Kyrgyzstan vs. United Arab Emirates: Jun 10, 2025
In Bishkek, Joel Kojo (Kyrgyzstan) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.
News Kyrgyzstan » Sports: Rugged Recreation: Winter Sports In Kyrgyzstan
With temperatures plummeting to -20 degrees Celsius in January, Kyrgyzstan's Naryn region is ideal for winter sports. Despite being scarcely populated and lacking investment, the region offers winter ...