Nomad Games 2026: Kokpar, kok-boru and er enish begin in Cholpon-Ata today
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- Kokpar, kok-boru and er enish competitions begin in Cholpon-Ata on September 2 as part of the Sixth World Nomad Games.
- The event has expanded from about 600 athletes from 19 countries in 2014 to more than 3,000 athletes from around 100 countries this year.
- This year’s sports program includes competitions in 43 disciplines.
The sports program of the Sixth World Nomad Games begins in Cholpon-Ata today, September 2, with competitions in kokpar, kok-boru and er enish.
Organizers said the schedule for the day’s events has been published. The Games have expanded sharply in both geographic reach and participation over the past decade.
In 2014, around 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, with the program covering 43 disciplines.
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