Sports program of the VI World Nomad Games presented in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the sports program of the VI World Nomad Games was presented. The organizer is the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture and Sports, as well as the International Secretariat of WNG and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy. As reported by the agency’s director, Kazybek Moldazhiev, the VI WNG will take place in 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the opening ceremony on August 31 at the currently under-construction stadium ‘Bishkek Arena’ in the capital. The main program of the Games will start on September 2. Within the framework of the VI World Nomad Games, competitions in 43 national and traditional sports are planned. Participation of more than 100 countries is expected, which will be a record. ‘If in the I WNG in 2014 only 19 countries participated, today the geography of participants is steadily expanding. More and more countries are involved in this unique sports and cultural movement,’ emphasized the head of the state agency. He noted that the Games’ dates coincide with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which, according to the organizers, will enhance international attention to the event. Among the innovations of the upcoming WNG are special contests ‘Great Kok-Boru Player’ and ‘Great Kok-Boru Horse’, which will be included in the program for the first time. In addition to sports competitions, numerous exhibition and cultural zones will be organized for guests. ‘This is not only games, but also a powerful impetus for the development of tourism and the promotion of Kyrgyzstan’s national heritage. 2026 will be saturated with sports events. In 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic became the owner of the World Nomad Games brand. Our country has proven that it is capable of hosting large-scale international competitions at a high level,’ noted Kazybek Moldazhiev.