Nomad Games 2026: Equestrian Events Begin Today in Cholpon-Ata
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- Equestrian competitions at the sixth World Nomad Games begin on September 4 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
- More than 3,000 athletes from about 100 countries are expected to compete in 43 sports this year, compared with about 600 athletes from 19 countries in 2014.
Equestrian competitions begin today, September 4, in Cholpon-Ata as part of the sports program for the sixth World Nomad Games, the organizing headquarters said.
The Games have expanded sharply in both geographic reach and participation over more than a decade. In 2014, about 600 athletes from 19 countries competed in more than 10 sports.
This year, more than 3,000 athletes from about 100 countries are taking part. The sports program includes competitions in 43 disciplines.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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