The VI World Nomad Games will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026
The 5th World Nomad Games, held in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, have successfully concluded. The event welcomed 2,430 athletes from 89 countries who competed for 97 sets of medals across 21 sports.
In the overall team standings, Kazakhstan secured first place. Kyrgyzstan's athletes took second, and Uzbekistan completed the top three.
At the closing ceremony, held in the Astana Ethno Village, it was announced that the VI World Nomad Games will take place in Kyrgyzstan in 2026.
As a reminder, the World Nomad Games is a major international sporting event aimed at preserving and promoting traditional ethno-sports and cultural heritage.