Valentina Shevchenko highlights the qualities of World Nomad Games athletes
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- UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko praised athletes competing at the World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata.
- She said nomadic people must rely on themselves and withstand harsh weather and wild animals, qualities reflected by the competitors.
- Shevchenko had earlier supported Kyrgyzstan's national team at the Games' kok-boru opening ceremony.
UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko said competitors at the World Nomad Games embody the resilience and courage associated with a nomadic way of life.
She made the remarks during a traditional wrestling competition in Cholpon-Ata, where the sixth World Nomad Games are taking place.
“A nomad is someone who is always in nature and relies only on themselves. They must be able to withstand weather conditions and wild animals. A nomad shows strength of character and will. They must be agile, strong and brave. Now at the Games we are seeing athletes with exactly these qualities,” Shevchenko said.
She had earlier spoken at the official opening of the kok-boru competition held as part of the Games and voiced her support for Kyrgyzstan's national team.
A nomad is someone who is always in nature and relies only on themselves. They must be able to withstand weather conditions and wild animals. A nomad shows strength of character and will. They must be agile, strong and brave. Now at the Games we are seeing athletes with exactly these qualities.
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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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