Kiri

REGULATION

OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

31 August – 6 September 2026

Kyrgyz Republic

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction 2

II. Goals and objectives of WNG 2

III. Dates and location of WNG 3

IV. Sports program of WNG 3

V. Demonstration sports in the program of WNG 5

VI. Cultural program of WNG 6

VII. Scientific program of WNG 6

VIII. Financial terms and ownership 7

IX. Time and procedure for submitting applications 8

X. Accreditation of participants of WNG 9

XI. Awarding 9

XII. Opening and closing ceremonies of WNG 9

XIII. Contacts 10

Attachment 1 11

Attachment 2 27

Attachment 3 29

Attachment 4 32

Attachment 5 34

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. The present Regulation is an official document approved by the Organizing

Committee of the VI World Nomad Games and shall be binding upon all

representatives of the participating countries, sports, cultural and scientific

delegations, accredited persons, partners, sponsors and other participants of events

held within the framework of the VI World Nomad Games. All issues related to the

interpretation of the paragraphs of the present Regulation are resolved by the

Organizing Committee of the VI World Nomad Games in cooperation with the

International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games (hereinafter referred to as

Secretariat of WNG). Decisions of the Organizing Committee on interpretation are

final and mandatory.

2. The present Regulation regulates the activities and expenses of the Organizing

Committee for the preparation and holding of the VI World Nomad Games

(hereinafter referred to as Organizing Committee of WNG) in the framework of the

preparation and holding of the VI World Nomad Games (hereinafter referred to as

WNG) in the Kyrgyz Republic.

3. Organizing Committee of WNG was established in accordance with the

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 31 December 2024

No. 872-r, which provides general guidance for the preparation and holding of the

WNG.

4. WNG are organized under the authority the Cabinet of Ministers of the

Kyrgyz Republic.

5. Co-organizer of WNG is Secretariat of WNG, as well as international

confederations, associations and federations developing national, ethnic and

traditional sports may serve as co-organizers.

II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF WNG

6. The program of WNG traditionally includes events in three areas: sports,

culture and science.

7. WNG, basing on the ethnocultural heritage of the peoples of the world, have

the following goals and objectives:

− development of the global ethnosport movement;

− popularization, development and promotion of ethnosports, traditional games

and competitions of the peoples of the world in the international arena;

− preservation of the historical and cultural heritage and diversity of the peoples

of the world in the era of globalization;

− assistance to scientific, organizational and methodological substantiation of

ethnosport movement, types of ethnosports, traditional games and

competitions of the peoples of the world;

− strengthening and further developing interreligious and intercultural dialogue,

mutual understanding, friendship, harmony and cooperation among the

peoples of the world, demonstrating their cultural diversity.

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III. DATES AND LOCATION OF WNG

8. Dates and location of WNG will be carried out in accordance with the

following schedule:

8.1. Dates of WNG: 31 August – 6 September 2026.

8.2. Location of WNG: Kyrgyz Republic, Issyk-Kul Region.

8.3. Day of arrival of the delegations: 30 August 2026.

8.4. Day of departure of the delegations: 7 September 2026.

8.5. Opening ceremony: Bishkek, 31 August 2026.

8.6. Closing ceremony: Cholpon-Ata, 6 September 2026.

IV. SPORTS PROGRAM OF WNG

9. Sports program of WNG is aimed at popularization, development and

promotion of ethnosports, traditional games, competitions of the peoples of the

world in the international arena and consists of the following categories:

− National games;

− Horse racing;

− Horse competitions;

− National types of wrestling;

− Traditional strength sports;

− Traditional intellectual games;

− Traditional archery;

− National hunting competitions with hunting birds and dogs.

10. Sports program is given in Attachment No. 1 to the Regulation, which is an

integral part of it.

11. Quantitative composition of sports delegations allowed from each

participating country, is given in Attachment No. 2 to the Regulation.

12. Recruitment of national sports teams is carried out by representative offices

of WNG in the participating countries or by authorized state bodies, sports

federations and associations of the participating countries.

13. For each sport included in the WNG program, the participating countries may

enter only one team, unless otherwise specified in the rules. If there are two or more

associations and federations in a participating country for the same sport included in

the WNG program, the participating country independently determines the team

representing the country. In case of absence of a single authorized body or an agreed

mechanism in a participating country to determine the composition of a single

national team, the final decision on the accreditation (admission) of a team from that

country is made by Secretariat of WNG based on established criteria and procedures.

14. Sports delegations of the participating countries arrive at the WNG and depart

in accordance with Chapter III of the present Regulation.

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NOTE: Organizing Committee of WNG does not pay the costs of accommodation

and meals for participants arriving before the date of arrival and departing after the

date of departure established by Chapter III of these Regulations.

15. If the participant decides to continue staying at the hotel on days outside the

time limits specified in paragraph 16 of the present Regulation, payment for

accommodation and meals is made by the participant at his own expense.

16. The Organizing Committee of WNG pays for the participants'

accommodation and meals starting from 12 PM Bishkek time on 30 August 2026 to

12 PM Bishkek time on 7 September 2026.

17. Participants must be at least 18 years old with the exception of intellectual

sports (from the age of 14) and equestrian sports (from the age of 10).

18. Members of sports delegations must be provided with a unified national

uniform for participation in the parade of participating countries at the opening

ceremony of WNG and a unified sports uniform for participation in competitions.

19. The Organizing Committee of WNG will take all necessary measures to

ensure general safety at the venues of the competition, training sessions and

participants' places of residence. However, the Organizing Committee of WNG is

not responsible for possible injuries and their consequences during training and

competition (death of horses, accidents, injuries to athletes).

20. The teams of the participating countries are obliged to independently take all

necessary measures to ensure the safety of participants during sporting events.

21. Veterinary and customs procedures related to the transportation and import of

animals are carried out in accordance with the Decision of the Commission of the

Customs Union (EAEU) dated 18 June 2010 No. 317. The relevant regulatory legal

documents are posted on the WNG website.

22. Sports competitions are conducted according to the rules approved by

Organizing Committee of WNG and Secretariat of WNG, as well as international

and national sports associations and federations, which are posted on the official

website of WNG.

23. Mandate Commission is formed from among the members of the Organizing

Committee of WNG and/or members of the judging panel and makes decisions on

the admission of athletes to the competition.

24. The head (coach) of the team must submit the following documents to the

Mandate Commission (in the original):

− passport;

− medical certificates from a medical institution with the appropriate stamps and

signatures certifying admission to the competition;

− insurance policies (members of sports delegations are allowed to participate

in the WNG only if they have an original contract (insurance policy) for the

insurance of life and health of participants against accidents).

− when participating in horse racing and hunting competitions involving birds

of prey and dogs, participants are strictly required to additionally submit the

following original documents: medical certificates and animal passports (for

horses, birds of prey, and dogs), indicating the animal’s name, age, color,

owner, and all veterinary vaccinations; identification numbers (microchip or

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rings) for birds of prey (falcons, hawks, and golden eagles).

25. After reviewing all of the above-mentioned documents, the Mandate

Commission shall decide whether to admit or deny admission of teams or individual

participants to the competitions.

26. Athletes under the age of 18 participating in intellectual sports and equestrian

racing events must obtain all necessary permits for participation in the competitions

in accordance with the legislation of the sending country.

27. Following the completion of the Mandate Commission’s procedures, the

relevant protocols (lists of team members by sport, passport details), signed by the

chairperson and secretary of the commission, shall be submitted to the respective

judging panels. Upon receiving the commission’s protocols, the judging panels shall

grant admission to members of the sports delegations (athletes, coaches, and

referees) for participation in the competitions.

Teams that fail to pass the Mandate Commission shall not be admitted to participate

in the competitions.

28. The Chief Referee of the WNG shall be appointed by the Organizing

Committee of the WNG.

29. Judging at WNG sports competitions is carried out by Panel of Referees

(referees of international and national categories by sports), appointed by

international and national associations and federations and approved by the

Organizing Committee of WNG. Within the framework of WNG, refereeing

sessions and seminars are provided.

30. In case of disputes, a team representative must submit a written protest to the

judging panel no later than one (1) hour after the disputed incident occurs. Video

and photographic evidence must be attached for a valid decision to be made.

V. DEMONSTRATION SPORTS IN THE WNG PROGRAM

31. Each participating country is given the opportunity to present its national

sports and traditional games as demonstration performances, which are not part of

the main competitive program of the WNG.

32. Applications for participation in demonstration sports must be submitted by

the participating countries to the WNG Secretariat no later than 1 March 2026, with

mandatory attachments of photo and video materials of the proposed sport.

Secretariat of WNG reviews the applications received, conducts a preliminary

selection, verifies compliance with the Games’ concept, prepares recommendations,

and drafts the demonstration sports program.

33. The final decision on approving the demonstration sports program,

determining the number of participants, and allocating venues shall be made by the

Organizing Committee of the WNG, based on organizational capabilities,

infrastructure conditions, and the concept of developing traditional games within the

framework of the Games.

34. The Organizing Committee of the WNG reserves the right to limit the number

of registered participants and venues in order to ensure high quality and balance of

the program, as well as to uphold the principles of equal representation of the

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participating countries.

35. Upon a positive decision by the Organizing Committee of the WNG to include

a sport in the demonstration program, the Organizing Committee of the WNG shall

bear the expenses for receiving delegations at arrival points, escorting them to and

from accommodations, transportation during demonstration performances (to and

from venues and accommodations), accommodation and meals for demonstration

participants, as well as transportation of necessary equipment and inventory.

36. In cases where animals (horses, birds of prey, dogs, camels, yaks, etc.) are

involved in demonstration sports, representatives of the participating countries must

carry all necessary documents (medical certificates and animal passports specifying

required information, including veterinary vaccinations) to ensure the unhindered

import and export of animals in accordance with the veterinary and customs

procedures of the Kyrgyz Republic.

VI. CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE WNG

37. The cultural program of the WNG is one of the three components of the main

WNG program.

38. The cultural program of the WNG consists of the following:

38.1. Organization of the international festival of ethnic culture in accordance with

Attachment No. 3 to the Regulation;

38.2. Construction of the Ethno-town, which serves as the main cultural venue of

the World Nomad Games, uniting dozens of "Ordo" (yurt settlements) representing

all regions of the country, showcasing cultural heritage including theatrical

performances, craftsmen's master classes, and tasting of national dishes. The Ethno-

town will host republican competitive programs featuring contests in national music

and dance, traditional crafts, yurt decoration, theatrical rituals, national cuisine, and

other areas;

38.3. The regional cultural project of the Kyrgyz Republic «Birimdik Kerbeni»

(«Caravan of Unity») aims to present the country's cultural heritage by organizing a

cultural caravan involving all regions of the country. The caravan concludes its route

with a ceremonial arrival at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games,

after which all regional delegations set up their ethno-nomadic camps and cultural

venues in the specially established Ethno-town. The project is conducted in

accordance with Attachment No. 4 to the Regulation.

VII. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF WNG

39. The scientific program of WNG is one of the three main components of the

main WNG program.

40. The scientific program of WNG includes the organization of an International

Scientific and Practical Conference, which will take place during the WNG in

accordance with Attachment No 5 to the Regulation.

41. The program of the International Scientific and Practical Conference is

approved by the Organizing Committee of the WNG.

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42. Applications for participation in the scientific program of the WNG must be

submitted by the participating countries to the Secretariat of WNG no later than the

deadlines specified in Section IX. In accordance with the submitted applications, the

Organizing Committee of the WNG forms the program of the Scientific and Practical

Conference. During the formation of the scientific program, the Organizing

Committee of the WNG approves or rejects the countries' applications for

participation in the scientific program of the WNG based on the requirements for the

preparation of scientific reports.

43. In case of approval of the application, the delegate of the participating country

is granted the right to participate, to present a scientific report, to take part in the

discussion, and to have the report published in the conference proceedings.

VIII. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS

44. The Organizing Committee of WNG for the purposes of preparation and

holding of the WNG finances the following expenses:

44.1. Preparation and maintenance of WNG venues.

44.2. Provision of specialized uniform for judges, volunteers, support staff, the

Organizing Committee, and media representatives.

44.3. Provision of participants with necessary sports inventory and equipment

required for competitions and training.

44.4. If the participating country does not have the opportunity to provide its own

horses for horse competitions (kok boru, kokpar, er enish, tyiyn enmei) and

traditional horseback archery, the Organizing Committee of WNG ensures the

provision of horses on the basis of a written request before 1 August 2026.

44.5. Preparation and execution of branding activities for WNG events.

44.6. Information support services for WNG.

44.7. Organization of medical services (duty of specially trained medical personnel,

ambulances, and 24-hour medical posts).

44.8. Payment for services of invited sports judges in accordance with relevant

regulatory acts of the Kyrgyz Republic.

44.9. Provision of transportation for accredited participants and judges of WNG for

reception at arrival points of delegations (Manas International Airport, Issyk-Kul-

Tamchy International Airport, Bishkek railway station, Bishkek bus stations), escort

to WNG venues, accreditation center, mandate commission site, judges’

meetings/seminars venue, athletes’ weigh-in location, accommodation, training and

competition sites, cultural and scientific program locations, opening ceremony

venues, general rehearsals, evening performances, closing ceremony and return

transportation.

IMPORTANT: To ensure timely reception and departure of delegations,

participating countries must notify the Secretariat of WNG of their arrival and

departure dates in the Kyrgyz Republic no later than 1 August 2026.

44.10. Expenses for accommodation and meals of participants of WNG.

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Note: Delegation members exceeding the established number shall cover

accommodation and meal expenses at their own cost. Information regarding hotel

rates in the Kyrgyz Republic is available on the official website of WNG.

45. Participating countries bear the following expenses:

45.1. Travel expenses of delegations (participants of sports, cultural and scientific

programs): transportation of participants and animals, meals, per diems during

travel, animal feed during transportation, etc. to and from the venue of WNG.

45.2. Insurance for delegation members.

45.3. Provision of national team uniforms for the parade of participating countries

at the opening ceremony of WNG, sportswear for participation in sports

competitions and necessary sports equipment.

46. All rights to the logotype of WNG, slogan, pattern and other approved

elements of corporate identity belong to the Secretariat of WNG. The Secretariat has

the right to reproduce and distribute any products created within the framework of

this corporate identity in unlimited quantities for effective organization and holding

of the WNG.

47. The Secretariat of WNG holds all rights to all types of advertising placed on

any media and objects related to the WNG, including advertising in any mass media

when providing information about the WNG; rights to use branded and advertising

products; as well as rights to carry out TV/radio/online broadcasts and all types of

advertising during these broadcasts, which may only be transmitted with the consent

of the Secretariat of WNG.

48. The Secretariat of WNG holds the rights to organize and manage the ticketing

campaign of WNG – sale of tickets to all events included in the program of WNG

(sports, cultural), including the opening and closing ceremonies. The Secretariat also

holds rights to distribute invitation tickets (certificates) to sports, cultural and

scientific events, as well as to the opening and closing ceremonies.

IX. APPLICATION DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES

49. Countries wishing to participate in the sports, cultural and scientific programs

of the VI World Nomad Games must first send an official letter of intent to

participate in the upcoming Games on behalf of the organization responsible for

forming and sending the team to the Secretariat of WNG by email

[email protected].

50. Upon receipt and consideration of the letter starting from 1 May 2026 the

Secretariat of WNG will grant the accredited organization access to the WNG

Accreditation System on the official website www.worldnomadgames.org.

Completion and submission of the electronic application via the Accreditation

System must be done no later than 1 July 2026.

51. The person submitting the application shall bear responsibility for the

accuracy of the data and documents attached to the submitted electronic applications.

52. Organizing Committee of WNG reserves the right to refuse participation in

the WNG to any delegation, team, or athlete, even if the application was submitted

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within the established deadline; the refusal shall be accompanied by a written

explanation of the reasons.

X. ACCREDITATION OF PARTICIPANTS

53. Following the review of applications, Accreditation Center of WNG sends

participants a notification with instructions on how to use the accreditation system.

54. An authorized person is appointed from each organization to register one or a

group of participants in the accreditation system. This person submits an application

to obtain personal login data for the Accreditation System of WNG. In the absence

of an authorized person, a participant has the right to register independently.

55. Upon arrival teams undergo accreditation. Accreditation is conducted at the

Accreditation Center of WNG.

56. Members of the delegation must bring the original documents attached to the

previously submitted application in the accreditation system when undergoing

accreditation.

XI. AWARDING

57. Teams and athletes who take place in the prize-winning positions in WNG

sports competitions are awarded with medals, diplomas of the corresponding degrees

and monetary prizes.

58. Participants of the sports, cultural, and scientific programs of WNG are

awarded with certificates of participation.

59. For the purpose of organizing award ceremonies, participating countries must

send electronic versions of their national flags and anthems to the Secretariat of

WNG email by 1 August 2026.

XII. OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES OF WNG

60. Opening ceremony of WNG:

60.1. A bright and meaningful theatrical celebration will be presented to spectators

at the stadium and to numerous television viewers.

60.2. Members of the delegations of the participating countries in national clothes

will march in separate groups in alphabetical order of the names of the countries in

English.

60.3. The opening ceremony will include the procedure of carrying and raising the

State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Flag of the World Nomad Games, as well

as the performance of the State Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Anthem of

the World Nomad Games, as well as the «Caravan of Unity» water ceremony,

reflecting the idea of the unity of the peoples of the world.

As part of the ceremony, representatives of all regions and cities of the Kyrgyz

Republic, as well as foreign delegations, carry out vessels with water collected from

sacred springs, rivers and lakes of their countries. At the climax, the waters unite

into one vessel as a symbol of purity, strength and spiritual unity of the peoples.

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60.4. The chief judge takes the oath on behalf of all judges to ensure fair and honest

competitions.

60.5. In the event that accredited delegation members arriving on the days of the

WNG opening ceremony fail to participate in the parade of participating countries,

the Organizing Committee has the right to suspend the provision of accommodation,

meals, and transportation to the delegation.

61. Closing Ceremony of WNG:

61.1. During the closing ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games representative

of the Organizing Committee of WNG transfers the symbolic sacred element – the

national vessel "Kookor" filled with water – to the representative of the country

hosting the next WNG.

XIII. CONTACTS

Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games

E-mail: [email protected]

Official website: www.worldnomadgames.org

For all questions regarding participation in the VI WNG, please contact via email

[email protected]

THIS REGULATION SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL INVITATION

TO THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES.

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Attachment No. 1

SPORTS PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

Sports and detailed text and video rules are available on the official WNG

website at: www.worldnomadgames.org

National games:

1. Ordo (Asyk Atu) – national game (Kyrgyz Republic);

2. Breaking the Vertebral Bone – national competition (Russian

Federation).

Horse racing:

Traditional horse racing:

3. Alaman Chabysh – long distance racing (25,000 meters);

4. Kunan Chabysh – two-year-old horse racing (12,000 meters);

5. Zhorgo Salysh – racing on the pacers (11,000 meters);

6. Byshty Zhorgo – three-year-old pacer racing (6,000 meters);

7. Flat Racing:

- 1600-meter race,

- 2400-meter race,

- 3200-meter race.

8. Distant Horse Marathon (300 km).

Horse competitions:

9. Kok Boru – national team horseback riding competition (Kyrgyz

Republic);

The Great Kok Boru Player and the Great Kok Boru Horse will be determined

according to the results of the Kok Boru.

10. Kokpar – national team horseback riding competition (Republic of

Kazakhstan);

11. Er Enish – horseback wrestling;

12. Tyiyn Enmei (Tenge Ilu) – individual horseback competition.

National wrestling styles:

13. Alysh – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic);

14. Ashyrtmaly Aba Gureshi – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Turkiye);

15. Goresh – national belt wrestling (Turkmenistan);

16. Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Tajikistan);

17. Gyulesh – national wrestling (Republic of Azerbaijan);

18. Kazakh Kuresi – national wrestling (Republic of Kazakhstan);

19. Koresh – national belt wrestling (Russian Federation);

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20. Kurash – national wrestling (Republic of Uzbekistan);

21. Kyrgyz Kurosh – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic);

22. Mongol Bokh – national wrestling (Mongolia);

23. Pahlavani – national wrestling (Islamic Republic of Iran);

24. Sambo – national wrestling (Russian Federation);

25. Ssireum – national belt wrestling (Republic of Korea);

26. Sumo – national wrestling (Japan);

27. Khapsagai – national wrestling (Russian Federation);

28. GREAT NOMAD WRESTLING – unified belt wrestling of nomads.

The winner of the Great Nomad Wrestling will be awarded the title of the Great

Wrestler.

Traditional strength sports:

29. Tayak Tartysh (Mas-Wrestling) – national competition (Kyrgyz

Republic);

30. Armwrestling – competition of peoples of the world;

31. Tug of War – competition of peoples of the world;

32. Strongman – competition of strongmen from around the world.

Traditional intellectual games:

33. Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguzkumalak) – intellectual game (Kyrgyz

Republic);

34. Mangala – intellectual game (Republic of Turkiye);

35. Oware – intellectual game (countries of Africa).

Traditional archery:

36. Kyrgyz Rule: “Teke Buta” Target (Kyrgyz Republic);

37. Turkish Rule: “Turkish Puta” Target (Republic of Turkiye).

Traditional horseback archery:

38. Kyrgyz Style (Kyrgyz Republic);

39. Hungarian/Magyar Style (Hungary).

Competitions in national hunting with birds and dogs:

40. Burkut Saluu – hunting with golden eagle (Kyrgyz Republic);

41. Dalba – hunting with falcon (Kyrgyz Republic);

42. Kush Saluu – hunting with hawk (Kyrgyz Republic);

43. Taigan Zharysh – sighthound dog racing (Kyrgyz Republic).

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NATIONAL GAMES

ORDO (Asyk Atu) – national game (Kyrgyz Republic).

Composition of the team – 9 people: 8 players, 1 coach.

Only athletes older than 18 are allowed to take part in the competitions.

Competitions are held among the men.

Each team must be dressed in official sports clothes. On the back of the jersey

of each participant must be a number, which shall conform to the numbers indicated

in the application. If two teams earn equal points, the winner will be:

- The team that wins a personal meeting;

- Depending on the number of knocked out chuko (alchiks) in all games;

- If the number of knocked out alchiks is equal, the total number of knocked

out Khans is considered.

Competitions are held under the current rules of the Ordo Federation of the

Kyrgyz Republic.

BREAKING THE VERTEBRAL BONE – national competition (Russian

Federation).

Composition of team – 6 people: 5 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and over who have the highest performance rating in 2026

are allowed to participate in the competition. Competitions are held among men

without weight categories. The number of teams from each participating country is

not limited.

Competition is held according to the rules of the Federation of National Game

«Seer Khukhalkha».

HORSE RACING

ALAMAN CHABYSH – long distance racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds over 3 years old

are allowed to race. Racing is held over a distance of 25 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

KUNAN CHABYSH – two-year-old horse racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds born in 2024 are

allowed to participate in the race. Racing is held over a distance of 12 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

ZHORGO SALYSH – racing on the pacers.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

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Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds over 3 years old

are admitted to the race. The racing is held over a distance of 11 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 pacers, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

BYSHTY ZHORGO – three-year-old pacers racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds born in 2023 are

allowed to participate in the race. Racing is held over a distance of 6 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches, and 18 grooms.

FLAT RACING

English thoroughbred horses are allowed to participate in flat racing, as long

as they have passports and are registered in the international studbook (tribal).

The racing is held under the international rules. Jockeys take part in

competitions in special uniform. The racing is held by weight in accordance with the

age and gender of the horse and the category of the race. Flat racing is held at the

following distance:

- flat racing at 1,600 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be born in 2024.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

- flat racing at 2,400 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be born in 2023.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

- flat racing at 3,200 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be 4 years old and over.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

Each team must have additionally 1 veterinarian and 1 representative for each

kind of race who is responsible to submit an application and other documents to the

panel of judges to register participants.

DISTANT HORSE MARATHON

Distant horse marathon is held at a distance of 300 km in the team

competition.

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Foreign team consists of 11 people: 5 riders, 5 horses, 3 grooms, 1 coach,

1 veterinarian, 1 representative.

Team of Kyrgyz Republic consists of 7 teams from each region with 5 riders,

5 horses, 3 grooms, 1 coach, 1 veterinarian, 1 representative.

Distant horse marathon is held over 3 days for 100 km in 2 stages, each stage

is 50 km long. After each stage, a mandatory veterinary check is carried out within

1 hour after the team finishes. There is no control at the finish line. If a horse does

not pass veterinary control, it is withdrawn from the competition. Veterinarians have

the right to remove a horse according to veterinary indicators. To continue the

competition, the team must have at least 3 riders. The time to complete the race is

determined by the last rider. If a team has less than 3 riders remaining, it is

automatically eliminated from the competition. Riders can continue to participate in

individual competitions. The 3 riders who finish first receive medals and diplomas

for the individual championship, but without a cash prize. The prize pool is

distributed only to 5 teams that have reached the finish line with at least 3 riders.

The total time to complete the distance and the winner of the marathon is determined

by summing up the time spent on each stage.

Requirements for participants:

- the minimum weight of a rider must be 60 kg, including all equipment;

- the rider must have a protective helmet, boots or leggings, a medical

certificate and an insurance policy;

- horses must have national or international passports and must be chipped

and have a veterinary certificate confirming the absence of registered diseases and

mandatory vaccinations in accordance with the regulations of the veterinary service

of the Kyrgyz Republic.;

- the minimum age of the rider is 18 years, the minimum age of the horse is 6

years.

HORSE COMPETITIONS

KOK BORU – national team horse competition (Kyrgyz Republic).

Team composition – 17 people: 12 players, 1 coach, 1 coach of horses,

2 grooms, 1 representative.

Competitions are held among men 18 years and older. Teams are allowed to

participate in the competition if there are at least 8 players, if the team cannot ensure

the participation of 12 players.

Competitions are held on a field specially prepared for the game "kok boru"

with two tai kazan. The field should be 210 meters long and 80 meters wide. The

competition consists of three halves of 15 minutes each. A 10-minute break is

provided between the halves. After each break, the teams change tai kazans.

The weight of the goat carcass is 30-32 kg, and if the playing field is dirty,

then weight is 26-28 kg. If the competition is held using a dummy, the weight will

be 30 kg.

Competitions are held in the format of a tournament of national teams. Each

team must have 2 sets of uniform uniforms in different colors (with protective

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elements), consisting of a headdress (tebetay), a sweater (T-shirt), boots, a whip with

an indication of belonging to a particular country. The uniforms of the national teams

in the colors of the national flags are welcome. The players must have a number on

their backs, which must match the actual number in the application.

The day before the start of the games, the judging panel for the sport, together

with representatives of the teams, hold a technical meeting, at which a draw is held

and, depending on the number of applications submitted, the competition procedure

is determined: the number of groups, playoff games and final games. The two teams

that occupy the highest positions in the kok boru world ranking are divided into

different groups.

Before the start of each game, representatives of the teams may be present

during the weighing of the goat carcass.

Determining the winners and scoring points:

- the team that wins in regular time is awarded 3 points.;

- the team that lost in regular time, 0 points;

- the teams that came out with a draw in the regular time (group games) spend

additional time to identify the winner. The golden carcass rule applies in extra time.

In case of a tie in extra time, the teams play a shootout: the winners (in extra time or

according to the results of shootouts) are awarded 2 points, the losing team – 1 point.

The teams that played in the semifinal and final games with a draw in regular

time are also given extra time. The golden carcass rule applies during extra time. If

the teams draw in extra time, shootouts are played.

Following the results of the kok boru competitions, the titles "Great Kok Boru

Player" and "Great Kok Boru Horse" will be awarded. The best player of the entire

tournament will be declared the great kok boru player. The best horse of the

tournament will be declared the great horse of kok boru.

The great kok boru player and the owner of the great horse are awarded with

additional monetary and valuable prizes and other ethnic attributes, the name of the

great player and the great horse is included in the Book of the Great Winners of the

World Nomad Games.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Kok Boru Federation of

the Kyrgyz Republic

KOKPAR – national team horse competition (Republic of Kazakhstan).

The team consists of 18 people: 12 athletes, 1 coach, 1 representative,

3 grooms, 1 veterinarian.

Athletes aged 18 and older are eligible to compete.

To participate in the game, the team must have at least 8 players and 8 horses.

If the number of players or horses is less than 8, the team is suspended from the

game. During the game, there must be 4 riders and 4 horses on the field from each

team at the same time.

Before each match, the team representative must provide the organizers with

a list of players and horses participating in the game. The number of players

registered for the game is 12 riders and 12 horses. Players and horses included in the

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list may be replaced during the match, but players and horses not listed in the list are

not allowed.

The game consists of two halves of 20 minutes each. There is a 10-minute

break between the halves. After the break, the teams change their finishing lines

(game directions). During the competition, no more than two people should be near

the team: 1 coach, 1 representative.

The victory goes to the team that was able to throw more serke (dummy) into

its circle (finish). The weight of the dummy should not exceed 30-33 kg.

If the score remains equal at the end of the regular time of the match, a break

of 5 minutes is provided. After that, the teams change finish lines again and an

additional time of 10 minutes is assigned. During this time, the team that brought the

salym (carcass) into the circle first is declared the winner. If none of the teams

succeeds in making a salym during extra time, the winner is determined using the

"zhekpe-zhek" method (duels). To do this, one rider from each team enters the

central circle. The judge throws the carcass ("serke") between them. The rider who

manages to snatch the carcass and bring it into his circle gets one point. Each match

takes 3 minutes. If none of the players has scored a point in the allotted time, the

referee stops the match and calls the next pair. If during the match the carcass

("serke") goes out of bounds (out), the match is immediately stopped and the next

one begins. In this format, three riders from each team participate, and three duels

are held. The team with the most points after three matches is declared the winner.

The field where the games are held has the shape of a rectangle: The length of

the field is 220 meters, the width of the field is 70 meters, the diameter of the "mare"

zone (the circle where the carcass is placed) is 3 meters, the diameter of the central

and two side circles (in which martial arts take place) is 8 meters, the distance

between the two circles "mare" – 180 meters, from the center line to the circle "mare"

– 90 meters, from the center point of the circle "mare" to the outer line of the playing

field – 20 meters, the penalty area starts from the center of the field at a distance of

35 meters, the "offside" zone line is held at a distance of 7 meters from the edge of

the "mare" circle, the small circle (into which the carcass is thrown at the beginning

of the game) is located at a distance of 20 meters from the sideline of the field, the

area where the reserve players of the teams are located, It is located at a distance of

5 meters from the sideline of the field, there should be at least 10 meters of free space

on the long sides of the field, and at least 30 meters on the short sides.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Kokpar Federation of the

Republic of Kazakhstan.

ER ENISH – horseback wrestling.

Composition of the teams – 7 people: 6 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competitions are held among men.

Weight categories: under 60 kg, under 70 kg, under 80 kg; under 90 kg, under

100 kg and over 100 kg.

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Each participant must have two belts of different colors. The competition is

held on a one-to-one basis. If the point differential between the participants reaches

6 points, then the leading athlete will be declared the winner ahead-of-time.

The participant who wins a clear victory earns 4 points, the winning

participant earns 3 points. The losing participant earns 0 points. The losing

participant is removed from the game.

Competitions are held under the rules of the International Federation of the

Horseback Wrestling.

TYIYN ENMEI (Tenge Ilu) – individual horse competition.

The team consists of 5 people: – 1 athlete, 1 coach, 1 veterinarian, 1 groom,

1 representative.

Athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to compete.

Tyiyn enmei is held on a specially equipped site with a length of 150 m and a

width of 20 m.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Horse Games Federation

of the Kyrgyz Republic.

COMPETITIONS ON NATIONAL WRESTLING STYLES

ALYSH – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic)

Composition of the team –8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competitions are held among men in classic style and freestyle. In

all weight categories a maximum of 1 athlete is allowed from each participating

country.

Weight categories:

- classic style: up to 60 kg, up to 80 kg, absolute weight category;

- freestyle: up to 60 kg, up to 80 kg, absolute weight category.

Competitions are held under the rules of the World Alysh Federation.

The winners in classic style and freestyle in absolute weight category get the

right to take part in the Great Nomad Wrestling.

ASHYRTMALY ABA GURESHI – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Turkiye)

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competitions are held under the rules of the International Aba Guresh

Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

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GORESH – national belt wrestling (Turkmenistan)

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Goresh Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GUSHTINI MILLI KAMARBANDI – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Tajikistan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi Belt

Wrestling Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GYULESH – national wrestling (Republic of Azerbaijan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the National Gyulesh Federation of the

Republic of Azerbaijan.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KAZAKH KURESI – national wrestling (Republic of Kazakhstan).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 60 kg, up to 82 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Kazakh Kuresi Association.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

KORESH – national belt wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

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Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Federation of Belt

Wrestling Koresh.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KURASH – national wrestling (Republic of Uzbekistan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Kurash Association.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KYRGYZ KUROSH – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 60 kg, up to 84 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of the Republican Federation of Kyrgyz

Kurosh.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

MONGOL BOKH – national wrestling (Mongolia).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the National Wrestling Federation of

Mongolia.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

PAHLAVANI – national wrestling (Islamic Republic of Iran).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Pahlavani Federation.

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The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

SAMBO – national wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 64 kg, up to 79 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of International Sambo Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

SSIREUM – national belt wrestling (Republic of Korea).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Ssireum Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

SUMO – national wrestling (Japan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Sumo Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KHAPSAGAI – national wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Federation of

Khapsagai.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GREAT NOMAD WRESTLING – unified belt wrestling of the nomads.

The winners of the competitions in the national wrestling styles in the absolute

weight category take part in the Great Nomad Wrestling.

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The Great Nomad Wrestling tournament is held under the rules of unified belt

wrestling of nomads. The winner of the Great Nomad Wrestling competitions is

awarded the title of the Great Wrestler.

All the procedures of the Great Nomad Wrestling, including the sportsmen’s

parade, entering of wrestlers to the mat, competitions, and the determination of the

winners will be held as theatrical performances with the musical and creative

accompaniment of the ethnographic groups of the participating countries and

organizing country. The competitions will be held on special mat, made in traditional

nomadic style.

The Great Wrestler is awarded with monetary and valuable prizes and other

ethnic attributes and his name will be added to the Book of Great Winners of the

World Nomad Games. The Great wrestler will be honored guest at the next Games,

where he defends his title from contenders. If he loses or does not take part in the

competition at all, the name of a new Great wrestler will be written in the Book of

Great Winners of the World Nomad Games.

TRADITIONAL STRENGTH SPORTS

TAYAK TARTYSH (Mas-Wrestling) – national competition (Kyrgyz

Republic).

Team composition – 8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held for both men

and women. Each participating country may enter 1 athlete per weight category.

Weight categories:

- among men: up to 70 kg, up to 90 kg, absolute weight category

- among women: up to 55 kg, up to 75 kg, absolute weight category

The competition is held under the rules of the International Mas-Wrestling

Federation.

ARMWRESTLING – competition of the peoples of the world.

Team composition – 8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held on both right

and left arms among men and women. Each participating country may enter 1 athlete

per weight category.

Weight categories:

- among men: up to 70 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, absolute weight category;

- among women: up to 65 kg, absolute weight category.

The competition follows double-elimination system. It is held under the rules

of World Armwrestling Federation.

TUG OF WAR – a competition of the peoples of the world.

Team composition – 14 people: 13 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held among men

without weight categories. Athletes from other sports are allowed to participate.

The competition includes 3 disciplines:

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– individual matches 1x1;

– team matches 4x4;

– team matches 8x8.

The rope is 33.5 m long and from 10 to 12.5 cm in diameter, with a red ribbon

tied at the center. White and blue ribbons are tied at 4 and 5 meters respectively to

the right and left of the red ribbon.

At the competition venue, a control line is marked to determine the winner.

At the referee’s signal, both teams begin pulling the rope simultaneously until a

winner is determined. A team match consists of a maximum of three rounds. If one

team wins two rounds, the third is not held. After each round, teams rest for no more

than 2 minutes.

STRONGMAN – competition of strong athletes from around the world

Team composition – 3 people: 2 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and older are eligible to participate. The competition is held

among men regardless of weight categories.

The competition includes 6 disciplines:

– Farmer's walk;

– Weight toss;

– Cart lift;

– Heavy lifting;

– Holding of weapons;

–Lifting of animals and carrying.

TRADITIONAL INTELLECTUAL GAMES

Team composition – 15 people: 6 men, 6 women, 3 coaches.

Women may participate instead of men. Teams are allowed to compete in

Oware and Mangala only if they also take part in Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguz

Kumalak) competitions.

Competitions in Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguz Kumalak), Mangala, and

Oware are held according to the rules of the International Federation of Mancala

Games.

The winning player is awarded 1 point, a draw – 0.5 points, and the losing

player receives no points. Winners and prize-winners are determined by the total

number of points. If points are equal, the "progress" coefficient is considered. If the

"progress" coefficients are also equal, the "Buchholz" coefficient is considered. If

the "Buchholz" coefficients are equal as well, the results of head-to-head matches

are reviewed. In case of a tie, the number of korgools scored in lost games is

considered: the player with more korgools will have the advantage.

All athletes must wear the national costumes of their countries.

TOGUZ KORGOOL (Toguz At, Toguzkumalak) – intellectual game

(Kyrgyz Republic).

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Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

60 minutes per game.

MANGALA – intellectual game (Republic of Turkiye).

Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

20 minutes per game.

OWARE – intellectual game (African countries).

Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

20 minutes per game.

TRADITIONAL ARCHERY

Traditional archery is conducted in the following disciplines:

– Kyrgyz rule: target “Teke Buta”

– Turkish rule: target “Turkish Puta”

Team composition – 7 people: 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women), 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 years and older are eligible to participate. The competition

is held among men and women in individual ranking.

Olympic bows, sighted bows, and crossbows are not allowed in traditional

archery competitions, nor is the use of arrows made of carbon or synthetic materials.

Bows and arrows must be made exclusively from natural materials.

KYRGYZ RULE “TEKE BUTA”

Men: 40 meters, 9 rounds of 7 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Women: 40 meters, 9 rounds of 7 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Time: 3 minutes

Distance: 40 meters

Target: diameter 70 cm, 7-point scoring

TURKISH RULE “TURKISH PUTA”

Men: 70 meters, 7 rounds of 9 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Women: 60 meters, 7 rounds of 9 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Time: 3 minutes

Target: 110x78 cm

Traditional horseback archery is held in the following disciplines:

– Kyrgyz style

– Hungarian/Magyar style

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Each team consists of 7 people: 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women) and 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 years and over are eligible to compete. The competition is

held in individual ranking for both men and women.

KYRGYZ STYLE

The horseback track is 100 meters long and 3 meters wide.

The target diameter is 50 cm.

Archers shoot at 3 side-mounted targets placed in a row, with 25 meters

between each target. Each participant is allowed 1 practice run and 3 competition

runs. Archers must change horses for each run.

The archer must take each arrow from the quiver during the run.

Holding arrows in hand in advance is prohibited. Horseback archers are

allowed to use carbon, aluminum, or synthetic arrows, as well as wooden, bamboo

arrows and plastic nocks.

Winners will be determined based on the total score and the time taken across

the three runs.

HUNGARIAN/MAGYAR STYLE

The horseback track is 99 meters long. Time limit – 20 seconds.

Three round targets (90 cm in diameter) are placed in a tower at the center of

the track, 2 meters high and 9 meters from the edge of the track.

Archers are allowed to shoot from the hand or from the quiver.

Any number of arrows may be shot at any of the three targets (no limit).

Shooting is permitted only after the start line and before the finish line.

COMPETITIONS IN TRADITIONAL HUNTING

WITH BIRDS OF PREY AND DOGS

Requirements for participants in traditional hunting competitions:

– Participants must compete in national dress;

– Participants must have passports for their birds of prey and dogs,

international veterinary vaccination certificate for the birds of prey and dogs, as well

as a CITES certificate (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora).

BURKUT SALUU – hunting with a golden eagle (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 people: 3 berkutchi (golden eagle hunter) and 1 coach.

In this competition participants run their golden eagles in two exercises:

Undok and Chyrga.

The winner in Burkut Saluu is determined by the total number of points earned

in both exercises: Undok and Chyrga.

Undok. In this exercise golden eagle is placed 200 meters away from the

berkutchi. At the judge’s signal, the berkutchi begins calling the eagle while holding

a lure. The time it takes for the eagle to fly to the berkutchi’s arm is evaluated.

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Timing begins at the judge’s whistle. If the eagle does not respond to the owner’s

call within two minutes, the attempt is not counted. Each participant is allowed to

call their eagle once, either standing on the ground or mounted on a horse.

Chyrga. In this exercise, each berkutchi releases their eagle toward a fox-skin

lure that is dragged at a trot by a rider. The eagle must reach the moving lure and

grab it. Two flags are placed along the eagle’s flight path, with a distance of 150

meters between them. The eagle’s time and flight speed between the flags are

evaluated. The exercise determines the bird’s level of training. Points are awarded

to the berkutchi for successful completion. According to the rules, the hunter may

release their eagle only once.

DALBA – hunting with a falcon (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 kushchu (falconers) and 1 coach.

In this competition, the falcon’s flight speed is evaluated by launching it at a

lure. Each kushchu is given 3 minutes to test their falcon. During this time, the bird

must take off and simulate an attack from the air on the lure, which the kushchu

swings on a rope. The lure is made from the tail and wing feathers of partridge,

pheasant, and pigeon. According to the rules, judges record how many times the

falcon flew and simulated an attack on the lure. The winner is determined by the

highest number of points.

KUSH SALUU – hunting with a goshawk (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 athletes (hawk hunters) and 1 coach.

The competition consists of calling the goshawk from a distance of 400

meters.

TAIGAN ZHARYSH – sighthound dog races (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 dog owners and 1 coach.

The dog’s speed is measured by its running time over a distance of 350 meters.

The dogs chase a lure made from fox or hare skin, which is either pulled by a rider

galloping at 60-65 km/h or by a special mechanical device. Judges evaluate the time

it takes for the dogs to reach the finish line. Three dogs run simultaneously in each

race. Separate races are held for each sighthound breed.

The competition consists of preliminary, semifinal, and final races to

determine the dog’s speed. If dogs interfere with each other during a race or if one

dog attempts to bite another, the offending dog is disqualified, and the dog that was

interfered with is allowed to rerun the race.

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Attachment No. 2

QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION OF SPORTS DELEGATIONS

BY SPORTS

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National games

1. Ordo (Asyk Atu) 8 – 1 – – – 9

2. Breaking of the Vertebral

Bone 5 – 1 – – – 6

Horse racing

3. Alaman Chabysh 3 3

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4. Kunan Chabysh 3 3 3

5. Zhorgo Salysh 3 3 3

6. Byshty Zhorgo 3 3 3

7. Flat Racing 6 6 6

8. Distant Horse Marathon 5 1 1 3 1 11

Horse competitions

9. Kok Boru 12 – 2 – 2 1 17

10. Kokpar 12 – 1 1 3 1 18

11. Er Enish – horseback

wrestling 6 – 1 – – – 7

12. Tyiyn Enmei (Tenge Ilu) 1 – 1 1 1 1 5

Competitions in national wrestling styles

13. Alysh 6 2 – – – 8

14. Ashyrtmaly Aba Gureshi 1 – 1 – – – 2

15. Goresh 1 – 1 – – – 2

16. Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi 1 – 1 – – – 2

17. Gyulesh 1 – 1 – – – 2

18. Kazakh Kuresi 3 – 1 – – – 4

19. Koresh 1 – 1 – – – 2

20. Kurash 1 – 1 – – – 2

21. Kyrgyz Kurosh 3 – 1 – – – 4

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22. Mongol Bokh 1 – 1 – – – 2

23. Pahlavani 1 – 1 – – – 2

24. Sambo 3 – 1 – – – 4

25. Ssireum 1 – 1 – – – 2

26. Sumo 1 – 1 – – – 2

27. Khapsagai 1 – 1 – – – 2

28. Great Nomad Wrestling among the winners of the national wrestling

competitions in the absolute weight category

Traditional strength sports

29. Tayak Tartysh (Mas-

Wrestling) 3 3 2 – – – 8

30. Armwrestling 4 2 2 – – – 8

31. Tug of War 13 – 1 – – – 14

32. Strongman 2 – 1 – – – 3

Traditional intellectual games

33. Toguz Korgool 2 2 1 – – – 5

34. Mangala 2 2 1 – – – 5

35. Oware 2 2 1 – – – 5

Traditional archery competitions

36. Traditional archery

(Kyrgyzstan) 3 3 1 – – – 7

37. Traditional archery

(Turkiye)

38. Horseback archery

(Kyrgyzstan) 3 3 1 – – – 7

39. Horseback archery

(Hungary)

Competitions in traditional hunting Salbuurun

40. Burkut Saluu 3 – 1 – – – 4

41. Dalba 3 – 1 – – – 4

42. Kush Saluu 3 – 1 – – – 4

43. Taigan Zharysh 3 – 1 – – – 4

TOTALLY:

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Attachment No. 3

CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

International Festival of Ethnic Culture

I. Introduction

1. The cultural program of the VI World Nomad Games includes the

organization of the International Festival of Ethnic Culture (hereinafter referred to

as the Ethnofestival).

II. Objectives of the Ethnofestival

2. Preservation of the ethnocultural heritage of nomadic peoples as an integral

part of global civilization.

3. Development, popularization, and promotion of the ethnocultural traditions of

nomadic peoples and ethnic groups worldwide within the framework of the global

ethnocultural movement in the era of globalization.

III. Events and dates of the Ethnofestival

4. Foreign creative ensembles, individual performers, and cultural figures may

participate in the following Ethnofestival events:

1) Ethnohit (folk and pop music);

2) Ethnodance;

3) Ethnofashion;

4) Storytelling art (epics, legends).

5. The Ethnofestival program also includes presentation by each participating

country of a comprehensive national cultural program reflecting the history, culture,

and daily life of its people.

IV. Participation Conditions

6. Applications for participation in the Ethnofestival shall be submitted by the

participating countries to the Secretariat of WNG no later than 1 July 2026, as

follows:

- no later than 1 May 2026 send a letter on the official letterhead of the organization

to the Secretariat of WNG expressing the intention to participate in the Ethnofestival,

indicating the events in which they wish to participate, information about the

participants, and attaching photo and video materials of the proposed participants to

the email address: [email protected]. After receiving a

confirmation letter from the Secretariat of WNG, accreditation on the official WNG

website must be completed.

7. The formation of the creative delegation is carried out by cultural

organizations (groups, ensembles, performers) and must be approved by the

authorized cultural body of the participating country.

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8. The host country covers the expenses of up to 10 members of the creative

delegation from each participating country for accommodation, meals, and

transportation within the Kyrgyz Republic.

9. At the discretion of the sending party, the number of members of the creative

delegation may be increased. However, expenses for meals, accommodation and

transportation of delegation members exceeding the established quota (10 persons)

are to be covered at their own expense.

10. The host country is ready to book hotels, organize meals, and transportation

within the country for such additional members at their own expense.

11. The sending country covers the expenses of international transfers (air travel)

for the creative delegation members to and from the Kyrgyz Republic.

V. Overview of the Ethnofestival Events

12. The Ethnofestival will include the following events:

12.1. «Ethnohit»

The music of the peoples of the world is a great legacy passed down orally,

reflecting a people’s culture, worldview, history, daily life, and aesthetic values.

Every nation has its own characteristic songs, improvisations, teachings, and

guidance.

This event aims to widely promote the diverse musical cultures and folk songs

of the peoples of the world.

Participants of "Ethnohit" may include folklore and ethnographic ensembles,

individual performers of folk songs and instrumental music, as well as pop

performers (as the part of creative delegation).

The program involves performances of folk instrumental music, traditional

and pop songs that reflect the history, culture, and everyday life of the participating

country’s people.

12.2. «Ethnodance»

Traditional national dance is an integral part of every nation's ethnic culture.

This segment of the program will showcase the authentic ethnic dances of various

peoples of the world.

Participants in "Ethnodance" may include solo dancers or dance ensembles

(as the part of the creative delegation). The performance program should include

ritual dances, folk dances, and dances that reflect the history, culture, and daily life

of the people.

12.3. «Ethnofashion»

The traditional costume of nomadic peoples is part of their material culture.

Contemporary ethnofashion represents a dialogue between generations and among

representatives of diverse national and cultural communities.

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Participants in "Ethnofashion" may include fashion designers from the

countries participating in the VI World Nomad Games, presenting collections of

traditional national costumes or modern clothing incorporating ethnic motifs.

The minimum collection size is 10 pieces.

An exhibition-fair of traditional costumes will also be held as part of the

"Ethnofashion" event.

12.4. Storytelling Art (Epics and Legends)

The epics and legends of the peoples of the world are passed down from

generation to generation. This event aims to develop and promote the oral

storytelling traditions of global epic literature.

Participants, dressed in national costumes, will demonstrate their performance

skills, improvisation abilities, and eloquence (as the part of the creative delegation).

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Attachment No. 4

CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

Regional cultural project of the Kyrgyz Republic

“Birimdik Kerbeni” (“Caravan of Unity”)

1. General Provisions

1.1. The regional cultural project “Birimdik Kerbeni” (hereinafter – the Project) is

organized with the purpose of presenting the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz

Republic, strengthening national unity, and showcasing the rich culture of all regions

of the country.

1.2. The Project is an integral part of the cultural program of the VI World Nomad

Games.

1.3. The Project is organized and coordinated by the International Secretariat of the

World Nomad Games (hereinafter – Secretariat) in cooperation with the

Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the

regions and local self-government bodies.

2. Project Participants

2.1. The Project will include delegations from:

− Batken Region;

− Zhalal-Abad Region;

− Issyk-Kul Region;

− Naryn Region;

− Osh Region;

− Talas Region;

− Chui Region;

− Bishkek city;

− Osh city.

2.2. Each delegation is formed under the coordination of the Plenipotentiary

Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the respective region or

the Mayor’s Office of Bishkek/Osh, and must include:

− Creative ensembles;

− Masters of traditional crafts;

− Representatives of ethnic cultural communities;

− Technical and organizational staff;

− Official representatives of the region (Games Envoys).

3. Organization of the Cultural Caravan

3.1. Each regional delegation prepares a cultural program that includes:

− Demonstrations of traditional arts, crafts and rituals;

− Musical and dance performances;

− National cuisine exhibitions;

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− Elements of traditional nomadic life (yurts, nomadic equipment, etc.).

3.2. A key component of the Caravan is the ceremonial delivery by the regional

representative of sacred water – collected from a holy source in the region, which

symbolizes purity, continuity, and spiritual unity, serving as an inseparable part of

the World Nomad Games' heritage.

3.3. In each regional capital and in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, a theatrical

ceremony is held to collect the sacred water. After a celebration on the central square

of the region, the Caravan departs for the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic.

4. Arrival and participation in the Ethnic Village

4.1. Upon arrival at the opening ceremony site, the Caravan will proceed in a

ceremonial procession of envoys carrying vessels with sacred water.

4.2. The sacred water from the regions will be a part of the culminating moment of

the Games’ opening ceremony.

4.3. Each delegation will establish its ethnocamp and cultural areas in a designated

zone of the Ethnic Village, according to the approved site plan.

4.4. The setup and decoration of the ethnic camps is supervised by the Ministry of

Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Secretariat

of WNG in accordance with the technical layout and concept of the Ethnic Village.

5. Responsibilities of the Parties

5.1. The Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in

the regions and local self-government bodies shall ensure the preparation of the

delegations, collection of sacred water, timely assembly of participants, as well as

the transportation and preservation of all cultural presentation elements (including

water vessels, props, yurts, and utensils).

5.2. Official regional representatives are responsible for safeguarding the sacred

water during transportation and handover.

6. Final Provisions

6.1. All issues not regulated by this document shall be resolved by the Secretariat of

WNG in coordination with the Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of

the Kyrgyz Republic in the regions and the Mayor’s Offices of Bishkek and Osh.

6.2. Changes and additions to this regulation may be made based on regional

proposals and are subject to approval by the Organizing Committee of WNG.

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Attachment No. 5

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

The scientific program of the VI World Nomad Games is aimed at fostering a

global dialogue on the future of cultural diversity through the study and promotion

of the heritage of nomadic peoples as a model of sustainable, environmentally

friendly, and intercultural existence. It encompasses a series of academic events

designed to foster a deeper understanding of the traditions, customs, crafts, sports,

and nomadic lifestyle.

I. Goals and objectives of the scientific program

1. The primary goal of the scientific program of the VI WNG is to preserve

and promote the cultural, historical, and ethnographic heritage of nomadic peoples

and to create a sustainable interdisciplinary platform for analyzing and promoting

the contemporary significance of nomadic heritage, as well as fostering international

scientific cooperation based on the WNG as a global cultural phenomenon.

2. Key objectives include:

- Determining the role and place of nomadic cultures in the development of

human civilization;

- Identifying theories of human civilization and developing a theory of

nomadic civilization;

- Studying the history and culture of nomadic peoples;

- Exploring the connection between folk games and the customs and traditions

of various peoples;

- Defining the phenomenon of the World Nomad Games as a historical legacy,

its current state and future;

- Reframing nomadism as a living form of social and cultural existence;

- Investigating contemporary forms of mobility, from seasonal to digital;

- Analyzing nomadic worldviews as strategies for adaptation and resilience;

- Supporting youth and establishing academic schools focused on nomadic

studies;

- Strengthening cultural diplomacy through science and international

partnerships;

- Creating a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars,

ethnographers, historians, and representatives of indigenous peoples to safeguard

unique cultural heritage and integrate it into modern society.

II. Activities of the scientific program, venue and dates

3. The scientific program of the VI WNG will include an international

scientific-practical conference, round table discussions, master classes, exhibitions,

and guided excursions for conference participants to historical sites in Kyrgyzstan

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related to nomadic culture (e.g., Tash Rabat, Sulayman-Too, Saimaluu Tash, Burana,

etc.). A collection of conference papers will be published following the event.

4. Potential formats of scientific program:

- International academic conference (3 days, 100–120 participants);

- Plenary sessions with leading scholars;

- Thematic sections and round tables;

- Youth academic forum (students, MA, and PhD candidates);

- Photo exhibition “Nomads of the 21st Century” (jointly with the cultural

program);

- Field ethnographic sessions (for scholars and practitioners);

- Master classes on digital and archival methods of intangible cultural heritage

preservation;

- Presentations of academic expeditions, publications, VR and multimedia

projects.

5. The scientific program may include the following thematic areas:

1) Ethnographic Aspects

Study of traditional cultural practices, rituals, folklore, and crafts of nomadic

peoples. Documentation of the unique aspects of their daily life and worldview.

2) Historical Analysis

Study of the historical path of nomadic peoples, their migrations, interactions

with other cultures, and influence on the development of the Eurasian regions.

3) Sports Anthropology

Analysis of traditional sports and games of nomads, their role in society, and

their importance for maintaining physical fitness and health.

4) Environmental aspect

Study of the interaction between nomadic peoples and the natural

environment, sustainable methods of land use, and environmental protection.

5) Current challenges and prospects

Study of the impact of globalization on the nomadic way of life, challenges of

preserving cultural heritage, and ways of its adaptation in the modern world.

6) Religious aspect

Issues of religion among nomadic peoples and the current state of religion.

7) Women in nomadic culture

The role of women in transmitting traditions, upbringing, crafts, and the social

structure. Gender roles of women in traditional nomadic culture.

8) Educational programs, publications

International scientific and practical school for young researchers (3–5 days)

with participation of students, undergraduates and graduate students, including field

trips, master classes on ethnographic data collection, folklore decoding, archival

work, and ancient ornamental symbolism.

Development of educational materials, organization of conferences, seminars,

exhibitions, and excursions to disseminate knowledge about nomadic culture.

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6. All countries meeting the requirements established by the Regulations of

the VI World Nomad Games may participate in the scientific program.

7. The implementation of the scientific program of the VI WNG is planned

during the VI WNG in September 2026.

8. Location of the scientific program of the VI WNG: Kyrgyz Republic, Issyk-

Kul region.

III. Conditions for participation in the scientific program

9. Applications for participation from the participating country must be

submitted to the Secretariat of WNG by 1 July 2026, with a mandatory preliminary

official letter of intent to participate in the scientific program of the VI WNG sent to

the Secretariat of WNG by 1 May 2026, via email:

[email protected].

10. From 1 May to 1 July 2026, after receiving a confirmation letter from the

Secretariat of WNG, accreditation must be completed on the official WNG website

– www.worldnomadgames.org.

11. The list of participants in the scientific program of the VI WNG is formed

by the authorized state scientific body.

12. The application for participation in the scientific program of the VI WNG

must include the following information:

- Full names of participants, positions, titles;

- The possibility of participation in specific parts of the scientific program of

the VI WNG (scientific-practical conference with or without presentation, master

classes, exhibitions, excursions, etc.);

- Contact details of the participants.

13. In case of participation in the scientific-practical conference with a

presentation, the application must specify participation with the topic of the

presentation and the assigned section, as well as attach the text of the report

14. Reports submitted to the scientific-practical conference for further

publication must be formatted as follows:

- For preparing the article, Microsoft Word editor is used with the following

settings: page size: A4, portrait orientation, margins – 2 cm, font Times New Roman,

size – 14 pt, line spacing – 1.5, justified alignment, paragraph indent – 1 cm.;

- Images must be in jpg, gif, or bmp format. Each image and table must be

numbered and captioned. Captions should not be part of the images or tables. Tables

and images must have sequential numbering. Numbering of images and tables is

separate. If there is only one image or one table in the article, numbers are not

assigned. Graphs and charts must be equally informative in both color and black-

and-white versions.;

- References in the text to the corresponding source from the bibliography are

formatted in square brackets, [1, p. 57];

The article must contain the following elements in the given order:

1) Title of the article must accurately and unambiguously characterize the

content of the article.

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The title should be typed in bold font and centered. Note that no period is

placed at the end of the title.

2) Information about the author(s) including full surname, first name, and

patronymic, academic title, academic degree, full name of the educational or

scientific institution, or position and place of work, country, and city. Information

must be provided separately for each author.

Author names must be typed in lowercase letters, bold and italicized. The rest

of the information should be typed on a new line, in lowercase, italicized, and aligned

to the left.

3) Abstract. The abstract should briefly present the content of the article,

describing the goals and objectives of the research, helping to quickly grasp the

essence of the problem (2-3 sentences).

The abstract should be no more than 600 characters in length, typed in

lowercase, regular font, justified alignment, without indentation.

4) Keywords and key phrases. These are words or phrases from the scientific

text used for evaluation and search of the article. They allow quick understanding of

how one article differs from another and its field.

Keywords and key phrases are separated by a semicolon (;) and typed in

lowercase, regular font, without quotation marks, justified alignment, without

indentation.

5) Text of the article.

6) References: list of sources used by the author in writing the article. The

reference list should be alphabetical with continuous numbering.

15. The person submitting the application bears responsibility for the accuracy

of the data and documents attached to the electronic application.

16. Upon arrival, participants of the VI WNG scientific program undergo

accreditation. Accreditation is conducted at the WNG Accreditation Center

organized by the host.

17. Participants of the VI WNG scientific program must have a passport and

insurance policy with them when undergoing accreditation.

4. Responsibilities of the parties

18. The host party covers the expenses of participants from the countries

participating in the VI WNG scientific program for accommodation, meals, and

transportation within the Kyrgyz Republic (3 days and 2 nights).

Accommodation, meals, and transfers beyond the established period are

covered at the participants’ own expense.

19. Expenses for international transfer (airfare) of participants of the scientific

program to and from the Kyrgyz Republic are covered by the sending country.

20. The host party provides:

- preparation and conduct of events according to the VI WNG scientific

program;

- necessary materials in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English;

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- simultaneous translation into English and Russian;

- safety of the participants of the VI WNG scientific program;

- accompaniment within the Kyrgyz Republic.

21. The sending party provides:

- insurance for the participants of the VI WNG scientific program;

- national clothes for participation in the parade of participating countries

during the opening/closing of the VI WNG;

- timely (by 1 August 2026) provision of information on arrival and departure

times to/from the Kyrgyz Republic.

5. Content of the scientific program of VI WNG

22. The scientific program of the VI WNG in Kyrgyzstan involves conducting

comprehensive activities aimed at studying, preserving, and promoting the cultural

heritage of nomadic peoples.

23. The scientific program of the VI World Nomad Games is scheduled for

several days and includes an international scientific-practical conference, master

classes, exhibitions, excursions, and more.

24. The scientific program should not be detached from the cultural and sports

programs but should serve as the intellectual framework of the WNG, interpreting

them as a phenomenon, not merely as a celebration.

25. Draft plan of the scientific program of the VI WNG:

Theme: Nomadic civilization in the 21st century: identity, sustainability,

development

The VI World Nomad Games is a unique international platform combining

sports, culture, and scientific understanding of nomadic civilization. Whereas

previous scientific events at the WNG mainly focused on the historical and cultural

aspects, in 2026 the key direction will be the study of the contemporary significance

of nomadic heritage – as part of living culture, a model of sustainability, and a form

of cultural adaptation amid global challenges.

The task of the scientific program is to provide a modern explanation of the

nomadic civilization phenomenon: how the nomadic model of thinking, behavior,

and worldview can be applied today and how it influences identity, economy,

ecology, culture, and international relations.

It is proposed to adopt the overall slogan: "Nomadic knowledge – heritage for

the future."

1) Thematic directions of the conference

1. Modern forms of nomadism

- Migrations, mobility, labor nomads, digital nomads;

- Nomadism as a choice and as a necessity.

2. Nomadic culture and globalization

- Combining traditional and modern;

- Hybrid identities and cultural transformations.

3. Ecology of nomadic life

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- Sustainable natural resource use;

- Nomadism and climate adaptation.

4. Gender, family, and upbringing in the nomadic context

- Women in nomadic culture;

- Transformation of family models and educational practices.

5. Ethnosport and cultural diplomacy

- Ethnosport as a language of identity;

- Sport in transnational and cultural dimensions.

6. Digitization of nomadic heritage

- Electronic archives, multimedia, digital preservation;

- New formats of visualization and documentation.

7. Nomads in cities

- Urbanization, cultural adaptation, new forms of locality;

- Urban nomads as bearers of identity.

8. Creative industries and branding of nomadic heritage

- Fashion, design, music, tourism;

- Risks of commercialization and ways to preserve authenticity.

2) Conference sections

Section 1. Nomadism and contemporary mobilities

Section 2. Ecology, climate, and nomadic practices

Section 3. Gender and family in nomadic culture

Section 4. Ethnosport as a language of identity

Section 5. Digital technologies and intangible heritage

Section 6. Urban nomads and cultural adaptation

Section 7. Youth forum: nomadic thinking today

3) Additional events

- Photo exhibition "Nomads of the 21st Century": visual researches of modern

nomads

- Demonstration of traditional lifestyle and culture

- Documentary films and VR presentations about nomadic life

- Master classes on crafts and archival methods of heritage documentation

- Public lectures and debates outdoors / in yurts: nomadic hospitality culture,

migration as philosophy, nomadic pedagogy

- Excursions for conference participants to historical sites of Kyrgyzstan

related to nomadic culture (e.g., Tash Rabat, Sulaiman-Too, Saimaluu Tash, Burana,

etc.)

4). Geography of invited countries and experts

- Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,

Turkmenistan

- Mongolia

- Russia – Altai, Buryatia, Tuva, Kalmykia, Yakutia, Tatarstan

- China – Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang

- Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Iran

- South Korea, Japan, India (Ladakh), Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan)

- Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia

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- Germany, France, United Kingdom, USA, Canada

- International organizations: UNESCO, TURKSOY, ICOMOS, SCO, ASEM

5). Expected results

- Publication of a collection of scientific papers (in print and electronic

formats)

- Creation of an international network of researchers on nomadic culture

- New projects for the preservation of intangible heritage

- Enhancement of Kyrgyzstan’s international status as a center of nomadic

thought

- Establishment of the WNG as a world-class scientific and cultural platform

Note:

- The events of the VI WNG scientific program, including the themes of the

scientific-practical conference and the topics and number of sections, may be

supplemented, clarified, or changed during organization and implementation;

- Online streaming of plenary sessions and key sections of the scientific-

practical conference is possible.

REGULATION

OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

31 August – 6 September 2026

Kyrgyz Republic

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction 2

II. Goals and objectives of WNG 2

III. Dates and location of WNG 3

IV. Sports program of WNG 3

V. Demonstration sports in the program of WNG 5

VI. Cultural program of WNG 6

VII. Scientific program of WNG 6

VIII. Financial terms and ownership 7

IX. Time and procedure for submitting applications 8

X. Accreditation of participants of WNG 9

XI. Awarding 9

XII. Opening and closing ceremonies of WNG 9

XIII. Contacts 10

Attachment 1 11

Attachment 2 27

Attachment 3 29

Attachment 4 32

Attachment 5 34

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I. INTRODUCTION

1. The present Regulation is an official document approved by the Organizing

Committee of the VI World Nomad Games and shall be binding upon all

representatives of the participating countries, sports, cultural and scientific

delegations, accredited persons, partners, sponsors and other participants of events

held within the framework of the VI World Nomad Games. All issues related to the

interpretation of the paragraphs of the present Regulation are resolved by the

Organizing Committee of the VI World Nomad Games in cooperation with the

International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games (hereinafter referred to as

Secretariat of WNG). Decisions of the Organizing Committee on interpretation are

final and mandatory.

2. The present Regulation regulates the activities and expenses of the Organizing

Committee for the preparation and holding of the VI World Nomad Games

(hereinafter referred to as Organizing Committee of WNG) in the framework of the

preparation and holding of the VI World Nomad Games (hereinafter referred to as

WNG) in the Kyrgyz Republic.

3. Organizing Committee of WNG was established in accordance with the

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 31 December 2024

No. 872-r, which provides general guidance for the preparation and holding of the

WNG.

4. WNG are organized under the authority the Cabinet of Ministers of the

Kyrgyz Republic.

5. Co-organizer of WNG is Secretariat of WNG, as well as international

confederations, associations and federations developing national, ethnic and

traditional sports may serve as co-organizers.

II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF WNG

6. The program of WNG traditionally includes events in three areas: sports,

culture and science.

7. WNG, basing on the ethnocultural heritage of the peoples of the world, have

the following goals and objectives:

− development of the global ethnosport movement;

− popularization, development and promotion of ethnosports, traditional games

and competitions of the peoples of the world in the international arena;

− preservation of the historical and cultural heritage and diversity of the peoples

of the world in the era of globalization;

− assistance to scientific, organizational and methodological substantiation of

ethnosport movement, types of ethnosports, traditional games and

competitions of the peoples of the world;

− strengthening and further developing interreligious and intercultural dialogue,

mutual understanding, friendship, harmony and cooperation among the

peoples of the world, demonstrating their cultural diversity.

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III. DATES AND LOCATION OF WNG

8. Dates and location of WNG will be carried out in accordance with the

following schedule:

8.1. Dates of WNG: 31 August – 6 September 2026.

8.2. Location of WNG: Kyrgyz Republic, Issyk-Kul Region.

8.3. Day of arrival of the delegations: 30 August 2026.

8.4. Day of departure of the delegations: 7 September 2026.

8.5. Opening ceremony: Bishkek, 31 August 2026.

8.6. Closing ceremony: Cholpon-Ata, 6 September 2026.

IV. SPORTS PROGRAM OF WNG

9. Sports program of WNG is aimed at popularization, development and

promotion of ethnosports, traditional games, competitions of the peoples of the

world in the international arena and consists of the following categories:

− National games;

− Horse racing;

− Horse competitions;

− National types of wrestling;

− Traditional strength sports;

− Traditional intellectual games;

− Traditional archery;

− National hunting competitions with hunting birds and dogs.

10. Sports program is given in Attachment No. 1 to the Regulation, which is an

integral part of it.

11. Quantitative composition of sports delegations allowed from each

participating country, is given in Attachment No. 2 to the Regulation.

12. Recruitment of national sports teams is carried out by representative offices

of WNG in the participating countries or by authorized state bodies, sports

federations and associations of the participating countries.

13. For each sport included in the WNG program, the participating countries may

enter only one team, unless otherwise specified in the rules. If there are two or more

associations and federations in a participating country for the same sport included in

the WNG program, the participating country independently determines the team

representing the country. In case of absence of a single authorized body or an agreed

mechanism in a participating country to determine the composition of a single

national team, the final decision on the accreditation (admission) of a team from that

country is made by Secretariat of WNG based on established criteria and procedures.

14. Sports delegations of the participating countries arrive at the WNG and depart

in accordance with Chapter III of the present Regulation.

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NOTE: Organizing Committee of WNG does not pay the costs of accommodation

and meals for participants arriving before the date of arrival and departing after the

date of departure established by Chapter III of these Regulations.

15. If the participant decides to continue staying at the hotel on days outside the

time limits specified in paragraph 16 of the present Regulation, payment for

accommodation and meals is made by the participant at his own expense.

16. The Organizing Committee of WNG pays for the participants'

accommodation and meals starting from 12 PM Bishkek time on 30 August 2026 to

12 PM Bishkek time on 7 September 2026.

17. Participants must be at least 18 years old with the exception of intellectual

sports (from the age of 14) and equestrian sports (from the age of 10).

18. Members of sports delegations must be provided with a unified national

uniform for participation in the parade of participating countries at the opening

ceremony of WNG and a unified sports uniform for participation in competitions.

19. The Organizing Committee of WNG will take all necessary measures to

ensure general safety at the venues of the competition, training sessions and

participants' places of residence. However, the Organizing Committee of WNG is

not responsible for possible injuries and their consequences during training and

competition (death of horses, accidents, injuries to athletes).

20. The teams of the participating countries are obliged to independently take all

necessary measures to ensure the safety of participants during sporting events.

21. Veterinary and customs procedures related to the transportation and import of

animals are carried out in accordance with the Decision of the Commission of the

Customs Union (EAEU) dated 18 June 2010 No. 317. The relevant regulatory legal

documents are posted on the WNG website.

22. Sports competitions are conducted according to the rules approved by

Organizing Committee of WNG and Secretariat of WNG, as well as international

and national sports associations and federations, which are posted on the official

website of WNG.

23. Mandate Commission is formed from among the members of the Organizing

Committee of WNG and/or members of the judging panel and makes decisions on

the admission of athletes to the competition.

24. The head (coach) of the team must submit the following documents to the

Mandate Commission (in the original):

− passport;

− medical certificates from a medical institution with the appropriate stamps and

signatures certifying admission to the competition;

− insurance policies (members of sports delegations are allowed to participate

in the WNG only if they have an original contract (insurance policy) for the

insurance of life and health of participants against accidents).

− when participating in horse racing and hunting competitions involving birds

of prey and dogs, participants are strictly required to additionally submit the

following original documents: medical certificates and animal passports (for

horses, birds of prey, and dogs), indicating the animal’s name, age, color,

owner, and all veterinary vaccinations; identification numbers (microchip or

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rings) for birds of prey (falcons, hawks, and golden eagles).

25. After reviewing all of the above-mentioned documents, the Mandate

Commission shall decide whether to admit or deny admission of teams or individual

participants to the competitions.

26. Athletes under the age of 18 participating in intellectual sports and equestrian

racing events must obtain all necessary permits for participation in the competitions

in accordance with the legislation of the sending country.

27. Following the completion of the Mandate Commission’s procedures, the

relevant protocols (lists of team members by sport, passport details), signed by the

chairperson and secretary of the commission, shall be submitted to the respective

judging panels. Upon receiving the commission’s protocols, the judging panels shall

grant admission to members of the sports delegations (athletes, coaches, and

referees) for participation in the competitions.

Teams that fail to pass the Mandate Commission shall not be admitted to participate

in the competitions.

28. The Chief Referee of the WNG shall be appointed by the Organizing

Committee of the WNG.

29. Judging at WNG sports competitions is carried out by Panel of Referees

(referees of international and national categories by sports), appointed by

international and national associations and federations and approved by the

Organizing Committee of WNG. Within the framework of WNG, refereeing

sessions and seminars are provided.

30. In case of disputes, a team representative must submit a written protest to the

judging panel no later than one (1) hour after the disputed incident occurs. Video

and photographic evidence must be attached for a valid decision to be made.

V. DEMONSTRATION SPORTS IN THE WNG PROGRAM

31. Each participating country is given the opportunity to present its national

sports and traditional games as demonstration performances, which are not part of

the main competitive program of the WNG.

32. Applications for participation in demonstration sports must be submitted by

the participating countries to the WNG Secretariat no later than 1 March 2026, with

mandatory attachments of photo and video materials of the proposed sport.

Secretariat of WNG reviews the applications received, conducts a preliminary

selection, verifies compliance with the Games’ concept, prepares recommendations,

and drafts the demonstration sports program.

33. The final decision on approving the demonstration sports program,

determining the number of participants, and allocating venues shall be made by the

Organizing Committee of the WNG, based on organizational capabilities,

infrastructure conditions, and the concept of developing traditional games within the

framework of the Games.

34. The Organizing Committee of the WNG reserves the right to limit the number

of registered participants and venues in order to ensure high quality and balance of

the program, as well as to uphold the principles of equal representation of the

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participating countries.

35. Upon a positive decision by the Organizing Committee of the WNG to include

a sport in the demonstration program, the Organizing Committee of the WNG shall

bear the expenses for receiving delegations at arrival points, escorting them to and

from accommodations, transportation during demonstration performances (to and

from venues and accommodations), accommodation and meals for demonstration

participants, as well as transportation of necessary equipment and inventory.

36. In cases where animals (horses, birds of prey, dogs, camels, yaks, etc.) are

involved in demonstration sports, representatives of the participating countries must

carry all necessary documents (medical certificates and animal passports specifying

required information, including veterinary vaccinations) to ensure the unhindered

import and export of animals in accordance with the veterinary and customs

procedures of the Kyrgyz Republic.

VI. CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE WNG

37. The cultural program of the WNG is one of the three components of the main

WNG program.

38. The cultural program of the WNG consists of the following:

38.1. Organization of the international festival of ethnic culture in accordance with

Attachment No. 3 to the Regulation;

38.2. Construction of the Ethno-town, which serves as the main cultural venue of

the World Nomad Games, uniting dozens of "Ordo" (yurt settlements) representing

all regions of the country, showcasing cultural heritage including theatrical

performances, craftsmen's master classes, and tasting of national dishes. The Ethno-

town will host republican competitive programs featuring contests in national music

and dance, traditional crafts, yurt decoration, theatrical rituals, national cuisine, and

other areas;

38.3. The regional cultural project of the Kyrgyz Republic «Birimdik Kerbeni»

(«Caravan of Unity») aims to present the country's cultural heritage by organizing a

cultural caravan involving all regions of the country. The caravan concludes its route

with a ceremonial arrival at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games,

after which all regional delegations set up their ethno-nomadic camps and cultural

venues in the specially established Ethno-town. The project is conducted in

accordance with Attachment No. 4 to the Regulation.

VII. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF WNG

39. The scientific program of WNG is one of the three main components of the

main WNG program.

40. The scientific program of WNG includes the organization of an International

Scientific and Practical Conference, which will take place during the WNG in

accordance with Attachment No 5 to the Regulation.

41. The program of the International Scientific and Practical Conference is

approved by the Organizing Committee of the WNG.

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42. Applications for participation in the scientific program of the WNG must be

submitted by the participating countries to the Secretariat of WNG no later than the

deadlines specified in Section IX. In accordance with the submitted applications, the

Organizing Committee of the WNG forms the program of the Scientific and Practical

Conference. During the formation of the scientific program, the Organizing

Committee of the WNG approves or rejects the countries' applications for

participation in the scientific program of the WNG based on the requirements for the

preparation of scientific reports.

43. In case of approval of the application, the delegate of the participating country

is granted the right to participate, to present a scientific report, to take part in the

discussion, and to have the report published in the conference proceedings.

VIII. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS

44. The Organizing Committee of WNG for the purposes of preparation and

holding of the WNG finances the following expenses:

44.1. Preparation and maintenance of WNG venues.

44.2. Provision of specialized uniform for judges, volunteers, support staff, the

Organizing Committee, and media representatives.

44.3. Provision of participants with necessary sports inventory and equipment

required for competitions and training.

44.4. If the participating country does not have the opportunity to provide its own

horses for horse competitions (kok boru, kokpar, er enish, tyiyn enmei) and

traditional horseback archery, the Organizing Committee of WNG ensures the

provision of horses on the basis of a written request before 1 August 2026.

44.5. Preparation and execution of branding activities for WNG events.

44.6. Information support services for WNG.

44.7. Organization of medical services (duty of specially trained medical personnel,

ambulances, and 24-hour medical posts).

44.8. Payment for services of invited sports judges in accordance with relevant

regulatory acts of the Kyrgyz Republic.

44.9. Provision of transportation for accredited participants and judges of WNG for

reception at arrival points of delegations (Manas International Airport, Issyk-Kul-

Tamchy International Airport, Bishkek railway station, Bishkek bus stations), escort

to WNG venues, accreditation center, mandate commission site, judges’

meetings/seminars venue, athletes’ weigh-in location, accommodation, training and

competition sites, cultural and scientific program locations, opening ceremony

venues, general rehearsals, evening performances, closing ceremony and return

transportation.

IMPORTANT: To ensure timely reception and departure of delegations,

participating countries must notify the Secretariat of WNG of their arrival and

departure dates in the Kyrgyz Republic no later than 1 August 2026.

44.10. Expenses for accommodation and meals of participants of WNG.

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Note: Delegation members exceeding the established number shall cover

accommodation and meal expenses at their own cost. Information regarding hotel

rates in the Kyrgyz Republic is available on the official website of WNG.

45. Participating countries bear the following expenses:

45.1. Travel expenses of delegations (participants of sports, cultural and scientific

programs): transportation of participants and animals, meals, per diems during

travel, animal feed during transportation, etc. to and from the venue of WNG.

45.2. Insurance for delegation members.

45.3. Provision of national team uniforms for the parade of participating countries

at the opening ceremony of WNG, sportswear for participation in sports

competitions and necessary sports equipment.

46. All rights to the logotype of WNG, slogan, pattern and other approved

elements of corporate identity belong to the Secretariat of WNG. The Secretariat has

the right to reproduce and distribute any products created within the framework of

this corporate identity in unlimited quantities for effective organization and holding

of the WNG.

47. The Secretariat of WNG holds all rights to all types of advertising placed on

any media and objects related to the WNG, including advertising in any mass media

when providing information about the WNG; rights to use branded and advertising

products; as well as rights to carry out TV/radio/online broadcasts and all types of

advertising during these broadcasts, which may only be transmitted with the consent

of the Secretariat of WNG.

48. The Secretariat of WNG holds the rights to organize and manage the ticketing

campaign of WNG – sale of tickets to all events included in the program of WNG

(sports, cultural), including the opening and closing ceremonies. The Secretariat also

holds rights to distribute invitation tickets (certificates) to sports, cultural and

scientific events, as well as to the opening and closing ceremonies.

IX. APPLICATION DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES

49. Countries wishing to participate in the sports, cultural and scientific programs

of the VI World Nomad Games must first send an official letter of intent to

participate in the upcoming Games on behalf of the organization responsible for

forming and sending the team to the Secretariat of WNG by email

[email protected].

50. Upon receipt and consideration of the letter starting from 1 May 2026 the

Secretariat of WNG will grant the accredited organization access to the WNG

Accreditation System on the official website www.worldnomadgames.org.

Completion and submission of the electronic application via the Accreditation

System must be done no later than 1 July 2026.

51. The person submitting the application shall bear responsibility for the

accuracy of the data and documents attached to the submitted electronic applications.

52. Organizing Committee of WNG reserves the right to refuse participation in

the WNG to any delegation, team, or athlete, even if the application was submitted

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within the established deadline; the refusal shall be accompanied by a written

explanation of the reasons.

X. ACCREDITATION OF PARTICIPANTS

53. Following the review of applications, Accreditation Center of WNG sends

participants a notification with instructions on how to use the accreditation system.

54. An authorized person is appointed from each organization to register one or a

group of participants in the accreditation system. This person submits an application

to obtain personal login data for the Accreditation System of WNG. In the absence

of an authorized person, a participant has the right to register independently.

55. Upon arrival teams undergo accreditation. Accreditation is conducted at the

Accreditation Center of WNG.

56. Members of the delegation must bring the original documents attached to the

previously submitted application in the accreditation system when undergoing

accreditation.

XI. AWARDING

57. Teams and athletes who take place in the prize-winning positions in WNG

sports competitions are awarded with medals, diplomas of the corresponding degrees

and monetary prizes.

58. Participants of the sports, cultural, and scientific programs of WNG are

awarded with certificates of participation.

59. For the purpose of organizing award ceremonies, participating countries must

send electronic versions of their national flags and anthems to the Secretariat of

WNG email by 1 August 2026.

XII. OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES OF WNG

60. Opening ceremony of WNG:

60.1. A bright and meaningful theatrical celebration will be presented to spectators

at the stadium and to numerous television viewers.

60.2. Members of the delegations of the participating countries in national clothes

will march in separate groups in alphabetical order of the names of the countries in

English.

60.3. The opening ceremony will include the procedure of carrying and raising the

State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Flag of the World Nomad Games, as well

as the performance of the State Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Anthem of

the World Nomad Games, as well as the «Caravan of Unity» water ceremony,

reflecting the idea of the unity of the peoples of the world.

As part of the ceremony, representatives of all regions and cities of the Kyrgyz

Republic, as well as foreign delegations, carry out vessels with water collected from

sacred springs, rivers and lakes of their countries. At the climax, the waters unite

into one vessel as a symbol of purity, strength and spiritual unity of the peoples.

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60.4. The chief judge takes the oath on behalf of all judges to ensure fair and honest

competitions.

60.5. In the event that accredited delegation members arriving on the days of the

WNG opening ceremony fail to participate in the parade of participating countries,

the Organizing Committee has the right to suspend the provision of accommodation,

meals, and transportation to the delegation.

61. Closing Ceremony of WNG:

61.1. During the closing ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games representative

of the Organizing Committee of WNG transfers the symbolic sacred element – the

national vessel "Kookor" filled with water – to the representative of the country

hosting the next WNG.

XIII. CONTACTS

Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games

E-mail: [email protected]

Official website: www.worldnomadgames.org

For all questions regarding participation in the VI WNG, please contact via email

[email protected]

THIS REGULATION SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL INVITATION

TO THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES.

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Attachment No. 1

SPORTS PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

Sports and detailed text and video rules are available on the official WNG

website at: www.worldnomadgames.org

National games:

1. Ordo (Asyk Atu) – national game (Kyrgyz Republic);

2. Breaking the Vertebral Bone – national competition (Russian

Federation).

Horse racing:

Traditional horse racing:

3. Alaman Chabysh – long distance racing (25,000 meters);

4. Kunan Chabysh – two-year-old horse racing (12,000 meters);

5. Zhorgo Salysh – racing on the pacers (11,000 meters);

6. Byshty Zhorgo – three-year-old pacer racing (6,000 meters);

7. Flat Racing:

- 1600-meter race,

- 2400-meter race,

- 3200-meter race.

8. Distant Horse Marathon (300 km).

Horse competitions:

9. Kok Boru – national team horseback riding competition (Kyrgyz

Republic);

The Great Kok Boru Player and the Great Kok Boru Horse will be determined

according to the results of the Kok Boru.

10. Kokpar – national team horseback riding competition (Republic of

Kazakhstan);

11. Er Enish – horseback wrestling;

12. Tyiyn Enmei (Tenge Ilu) – individual horseback competition.

National wrestling styles:

13. Alysh – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic);

14. Ashyrtmaly Aba Gureshi – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Turkiye);

15. Goresh – national belt wrestling (Turkmenistan);

16. Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Tajikistan);

17. Gyulesh – national wrestling (Republic of Azerbaijan);

18. Kazakh Kuresi – national wrestling (Republic of Kazakhstan);

19. Koresh – national belt wrestling (Russian Federation);

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20. Kurash – national wrestling (Republic of Uzbekistan);

21. Kyrgyz Kurosh – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic);

22. Mongol Bokh – national wrestling (Mongolia);

23. Pahlavani – national wrestling (Islamic Republic of Iran);

24. Sambo – national wrestling (Russian Federation);

25. Ssireum – national belt wrestling (Republic of Korea);

26. Sumo – national wrestling (Japan);

27. Khapsagai – national wrestling (Russian Federation);

28. GREAT NOMAD WRESTLING – unified belt wrestling of nomads.

The winner of the Great Nomad Wrestling will be awarded the title of the Great

Wrestler.

Traditional strength sports:

29. Tayak Tartysh (Mas-Wrestling) – national competition (Kyrgyz

Republic);

30. Armwrestling – competition of peoples of the world;

31. Tug of War – competition of peoples of the world;

32. Strongman – competition of strongmen from around the world.

Traditional intellectual games:

33. Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguzkumalak) – intellectual game (Kyrgyz

Republic);

34. Mangala – intellectual game (Republic of Turkiye);

35. Oware – intellectual game (countries of Africa).

Traditional archery:

36. Kyrgyz Rule: “Teke Buta” Target (Kyrgyz Republic);

37. Turkish Rule: “Turkish Puta” Target (Republic of Turkiye).

Traditional horseback archery:

38. Kyrgyz Style (Kyrgyz Republic);

39. Hungarian/Magyar Style (Hungary).

Competitions in national hunting with birds and dogs:

40. Burkut Saluu – hunting with golden eagle (Kyrgyz Republic);

41. Dalba – hunting with falcon (Kyrgyz Republic);

42. Kush Saluu – hunting with hawk (Kyrgyz Republic);

43. Taigan Zharysh – sighthound dog racing (Kyrgyz Republic).

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NATIONAL GAMES

ORDO (Asyk Atu) – national game (Kyrgyz Republic).

Composition of the team – 9 people: 8 players, 1 coach.

Only athletes older than 18 are allowed to take part in the competitions.

Competitions are held among the men.

Each team must be dressed in official sports clothes. On the back of the jersey

of each participant must be a number, which shall conform to the numbers indicated

in the application. If two teams earn equal points, the winner will be:

- The team that wins a personal meeting;

- Depending on the number of knocked out chuko (alchiks) in all games;

- If the number of knocked out alchiks is equal, the total number of knocked

out Khans is considered.

Competitions are held under the current rules of the Ordo Federation of the

Kyrgyz Republic.

BREAKING THE VERTEBRAL BONE – national competition (Russian

Federation).

Composition of team – 6 people: 5 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and over who have the highest performance rating in 2026

are allowed to participate in the competition. Competitions are held among men

without weight categories. The number of teams from each participating country is

not limited.

Competition is held according to the rules of the Federation of National Game

«Seer Khukhalkha».

HORSE RACING

ALAMAN CHABYSH – long distance racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds over 3 years old

are allowed to race. Racing is held over a distance of 25 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

KUNAN CHABYSH – two-year-old horse racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds born in 2024 are

allowed to participate in the race. Racing is held over a distance of 12 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

ZHORGO SALYSH – racing on the pacers.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

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Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds over 3 years old

are admitted to the race. The racing is held over a distance of 11 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 pacers, 18 riders,

18 coaches and 18 grooms.

BYSHTY ZHORGO – three-year-old pacers racing.

Composition of the team – 3 horses, 3 riders, 3 coaches, 3 grooms.

Age of the riders is 10 years and older. Horses of all breeds born in 2023 are

allowed to participate in the race. Racing is held over a distance of 6 km.

The national team of the Kyrgyz Republic consists of 18 horses, 18 riders,

18 coaches, and 18 grooms.

FLAT RACING

English thoroughbred horses are allowed to participate in flat racing, as long

as they have passports and are registered in the international studbook (tribal).

The racing is held under the international rules. Jockeys take part in

competitions in special uniform. The racing is held by weight in accordance with the

age and gender of the horse and the category of the race. Flat racing is held at the

following distance:

- flat racing at 1,600 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be born in 2024.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

- flat racing at 2,400 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be born in 2023.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

- flat racing at 3,200 m distance.

Stallions and mares must be 4 years old and over.

Composition of the foreign teams – 2 horses, 2 jockeys, 2 coaches, 2 grooms.

Composition of the national team of the Kyrgyz Republic – 4 horses,

4 jockeys, 4 coaches, 4 grooms.

Each team must have additionally 1 veterinarian and 1 representative for each

kind of race who is responsible to submit an application and other documents to the

panel of judges to register participants.

DISTANT HORSE MARATHON

Distant horse marathon is held at a distance of 300 km in the team

competition.

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Foreign team consists of 11 people: 5 riders, 5 horses, 3 grooms, 1 coach,

1 veterinarian, 1 representative.

Team of Kyrgyz Republic consists of 7 teams from each region with 5 riders,

5 horses, 3 grooms, 1 coach, 1 veterinarian, 1 representative.

Distant horse marathon is held over 3 days for 100 km in 2 stages, each stage

is 50 km long. After each stage, a mandatory veterinary check is carried out within

1 hour after the team finishes. There is no control at the finish line. If a horse does

not pass veterinary control, it is withdrawn from the competition. Veterinarians have

the right to remove a horse according to veterinary indicators. To continue the

competition, the team must have at least 3 riders. The time to complete the race is

determined by the last rider. If a team has less than 3 riders remaining, it is

automatically eliminated from the competition. Riders can continue to participate in

individual competitions. The 3 riders who finish first receive medals and diplomas

for the individual championship, but without a cash prize. The prize pool is

distributed only to 5 teams that have reached the finish line with at least 3 riders.

The total time to complete the distance and the winner of the marathon is determined

by summing up the time spent on each stage.

Requirements for participants:

- the minimum weight of a rider must be 60 kg, including all equipment;

- the rider must have a protective helmet, boots or leggings, a medical

certificate and an insurance policy;

- horses must have national or international passports and must be chipped

and have a veterinary certificate confirming the absence of registered diseases and

mandatory vaccinations in accordance with the regulations of the veterinary service

of the Kyrgyz Republic.;

- the minimum age of the rider is 18 years, the minimum age of the horse is 6

years.

HORSE COMPETITIONS

KOK BORU – national team horse competition (Kyrgyz Republic).

Team composition – 17 people: 12 players, 1 coach, 1 coach of horses,

2 grooms, 1 representative.

Competitions are held among men 18 years and older. Teams are allowed to

participate in the competition if there are at least 8 players, if the team cannot ensure

the participation of 12 players.

Competitions are held on a field specially prepared for the game "kok boru"

with two tai kazan. The field should be 210 meters long and 80 meters wide. The

competition consists of three halves of 15 minutes each. A 10-minute break is

provided between the halves. After each break, the teams change tai kazans.

The weight of the goat carcass is 30-32 kg, and if the playing field is dirty,

then weight is 26-28 kg. If the competition is held using a dummy, the weight will

be 30 kg.

Competitions are held in the format of a tournament of national teams. Each

team must have 2 sets of uniform uniforms in different colors (with protective

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elements), consisting of a headdress (tebetay), a sweater (T-shirt), boots, a whip with

an indication of belonging to a particular country. The uniforms of the national teams

in the colors of the national flags are welcome. The players must have a number on

their backs, which must match the actual number in the application.

The day before the start of the games, the judging panel for the sport, together

with representatives of the teams, hold a technical meeting, at which a draw is held

and, depending on the number of applications submitted, the competition procedure

is determined: the number of groups, playoff games and final games. The two teams

that occupy the highest positions in the kok boru world ranking are divided into

different groups.

Before the start of each game, representatives of the teams may be present

during the weighing of the goat carcass.

Determining the winners and scoring points:

- the team that wins in regular time is awarded 3 points.;

- the team that lost in regular time, 0 points;

- the teams that came out with a draw in the regular time (group games) spend

additional time to identify the winner. The golden carcass rule applies in extra time.

In case of a tie in extra time, the teams play a shootout: the winners (in extra time or

according to the results of shootouts) are awarded 2 points, the losing team – 1 point.

The teams that played in the semifinal and final games with a draw in regular

time are also given extra time. The golden carcass rule applies during extra time. If

the teams draw in extra time, shootouts are played.

Following the results of the kok boru competitions, the titles "Great Kok Boru

Player" and "Great Kok Boru Horse" will be awarded. The best player of the entire

tournament will be declared the great kok boru player. The best horse of the

tournament will be declared the great horse of kok boru.

The great kok boru player and the owner of the great horse are awarded with

additional monetary and valuable prizes and other ethnic attributes, the name of the

great player and the great horse is included in the Book of the Great Winners of the

World Nomad Games.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Kok Boru Federation of

the Kyrgyz Republic

KOKPAR – national team horse competition (Republic of Kazakhstan).

The team consists of 18 people: 12 athletes, 1 coach, 1 representative,

3 grooms, 1 veterinarian.

Athletes aged 18 and older are eligible to compete.

To participate in the game, the team must have at least 8 players and 8 horses.

If the number of players or horses is less than 8, the team is suspended from the

game. During the game, there must be 4 riders and 4 horses on the field from each

team at the same time.

Before each match, the team representative must provide the organizers with

a list of players and horses participating in the game. The number of players

registered for the game is 12 riders and 12 horses. Players and horses included in the

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list may be replaced during the match, but players and horses not listed in the list are

not allowed.

The game consists of two halves of 20 minutes each. There is a 10-minute

break between the halves. After the break, the teams change their finishing lines

(game directions). During the competition, no more than two people should be near

the team: 1 coach, 1 representative.

The victory goes to the team that was able to throw more serke (dummy) into

its circle (finish). The weight of the dummy should not exceed 30-33 kg.

If the score remains equal at the end of the regular time of the match, a break

of 5 minutes is provided. After that, the teams change finish lines again and an

additional time of 10 minutes is assigned. During this time, the team that brought the

salym (carcass) into the circle first is declared the winner. If none of the teams

succeeds in making a salym during extra time, the winner is determined using the

"zhekpe-zhek" method (duels). To do this, one rider from each team enters the

central circle. The judge throws the carcass ("serke") between them. The rider who

manages to snatch the carcass and bring it into his circle gets one point. Each match

takes 3 minutes. If none of the players has scored a point in the allotted time, the

referee stops the match and calls the next pair. If during the match the carcass

("serke") goes out of bounds (out), the match is immediately stopped and the next

one begins. In this format, three riders from each team participate, and three duels

are held. The team with the most points after three matches is declared the winner.

The field where the games are held has the shape of a rectangle: The length of

the field is 220 meters, the width of the field is 70 meters, the diameter of the "mare"

zone (the circle where the carcass is placed) is 3 meters, the diameter of the central

and two side circles (in which martial arts take place) is 8 meters, the distance

between the two circles "mare" – 180 meters, from the center line to the circle "mare"

– 90 meters, from the center point of the circle "mare" to the outer line of the playing

field – 20 meters, the penalty area starts from the center of the field at a distance of

35 meters, the "offside" zone line is held at a distance of 7 meters from the edge of

the "mare" circle, the small circle (into which the carcass is thrown at the beginning

of the game) is located at a distance of 20 meters from the sideline of the field, the

area where the reserve players of the teams are located, It is located at a distance of

5 meters from the sideline of the field, there should be at least 10 meters of free space

on the long sides of the field, and at least 30 meters on the short sides.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Kokpar Federation of the

Republic of Kazakhstan.

ER ENISH – horseback wrestling.

Composition of the teams – 7 people: 6 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competitions are held among men.

Weight categories: under 60 kg, under 70 kg, under 80 kg; under 90 kg, under

100 kg and over 100 kg.

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Each participant must have two belts of different colors. The competition is

held on a one-to-one basis. If the point differential between the participants reaches

6 points, then the leading athlete will be declared the winner ahead-of-time.

The participant who wins a clear victory earns 4 points, the winning

participant earns 3 points. The losing participant earns 0 points. The losing

participant is removed from the game.

Competitions are held under the rules of the International Federation of the

Horseback Wrestling.

TYIYN ENMEI (Tenge Ilu) – individual horse competition.

The team consists of 5 people: – 1 athlete, 1 coach, 1 veterinarian, 1 groom,

1 representative.

Athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to compete.

Tyiyn enmei is held on a specially equipped site with a length of 150 m and a

width of 20 m.

Competitions are held according to the rules of the Horse Games Federation

of the Kyrgyz Republic.

COMPETITIONS ON NATIONAL WRESTLING STYLES

ALYSH – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic)

Composition of the team –8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competitions are held among men in classic style and freestyle. In

all weight categories a maximum of 1 athlete is allowed from each participating

country.

Weight categories:

- classic style: up to 60 kg, up to 80 kg, absolute weight category;

- freestyle: up to 60 kg, up to 80 kg, absolute weight category.

Competitions are held under the rules of the World Alysh Federation.

The winners in classic style and freestyle in absolute weight category get the

right to take part in the Great Nomad Wrestling.

ASHYRTMALY ABA GURESHI – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Turkiye)

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competitions. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competitions are held under the rules of the International Aba Guresh

Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

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GORESH – national belt wrestling (Turkmenistan)

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Goresh Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GUSHTINI MILLI KAMARBANDI – national belt wrestling (Republic of

Tajikistan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi Belt

Wrestling Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GYULESH – national wrestling (Republic of Azerbaijan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the National Gyulesh Federation of the

Republic of Azerbaijan.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KAZAKH KURESI – national wrestling (Republic of Kazakhstan).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 60 kg, up to 82 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Kazakh Kuresi Association.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

KORESH – national belt wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

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Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Federation of Belt

Wrestling Koresh.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KURASH – national wrestling (Republic of Uzbekistan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Kurash Association.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KYRGYZ KUROSH – national belt wrestling (Kyrgyz Republic).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 60 kg, up to 84 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of the Republican Federation of Kyrgyz

Kurosh.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

MONGOL BOKH – national wrestling (Mongolia).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the National Wrestling Federation of

Mongolia.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

PAHLAVANI – national wrestling (Islamic Republic of Iran).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Pahlavani Federation.

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The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

SAMBO – national wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 4 people: 3 athletes, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. Competition is held among men. In all weight categories a maximum

of 1 athlete is allowed from participating country.

Weight categories:

– up to 64 kg, up to 79 kg, absolute weight category.

Competition is held under the rules of International Sambo Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has a right to take part in the Great

Nomad Wrestling.

SSIREUM – national belt wrestling (Republic of Korea).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the World Ssireum Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

SUMO – national wrestling (Japan).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Sumo Federation.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

KHAPSAGAI – national wrestling (Russian Federation).

Composition of the team – 2 people: 1 athlete, 1 coach.

Only athletes aged 18 years and older are allowed to take part in the

competition. The competition is held among men in absolute weight category with

only 1 athlete allowed from participating country.

Competition is held under the rules of the International Federation of

Khapsagai.

The winner in the absolute weight category has the right to take part in the

Great Nomad Wrestling.

GREAT NOMAD WRESTLING – unified belt wrestling of the nomads.

The winners of the competitions in the national wrestling styles in the absolute

weight category take part in the Great Nomad Wrestling.

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The Great Nomad Wrestling tournament is held under the rules of unified belt

wrestling of nomads. The winner of the Great Nomad Wrestling competitions is

awarded the title of the Great Wrestler.

All the procedures of the Great Nomad Wrestling, including the sportsmen’s

parade, entering of wrestlers to the mat, competitions, and the determination of the

winners will be held as theatrical performances with the musical and creative

accompaniment of the ethnographic groups of the participating countries and

organizing country. The competitions will be held on special mat, made in traditional

nomadic style.

The Great Wrestler is awarded with monetary and valuable prizes and other

ethnic attributes and his name will be added to the Book of Great Winners of the

World Nomad Games. The Great wrestler will be honored guest at the next Games,

where he defends his title from contenders. If he loses or does not take part in the

competition at all, the name of a new Great wrestler will be written in the Book of

Great Winners of the World Nomad Games.

TRADITIONAL STRENGTH SPORTS

TAYAK TARTYSH (Mas-Wrestling) – national competition (Kyrgyz

Republic).

Team composition – 8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held for both men

and women. Each participating country may enter 1 athlete per weight category.

Weight categories:

- among men: up to 70 kg, up to 90 kg, absolute weight category

- among women: up to 55 kg, up to 75 kg, absolute weight category

The competition is held under the rules of the International Mas-Wrestling

Federation.

ARMWRESTLING – competition of the peoples of the world.

Team composition – 8 people: 6 athletes, 2 coaches.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held on both right

and left arms among men and women. Each participating country may enter 1 athlete

per weight category.

Weight categories:

- among men: up to 70 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, absolute weight category;

- among women: up to 65 kg, absolute weight category.

The competition follows double-elimination system. It is held under the rules

of World Armwrestling Federation.

TUG OF WAR – a competition of the peoples of the world.

Team composition – 14 people: 13 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and older are admitted. The competition is held among men

without weight categories. Athletes from other sports are allowed to participate.

The competition includes 3 disciplines:

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– individual matches 1x1;

– team matches 4x4;

– team matches 8x8.

The rope is 33.5 m long and from 10 to 12.5 cm in diameter, with a red ribbon

tied at the center. White and blue ribbons are tied at 4 and 5 meters respectively to

the right and left of the red ribbon.

At the competition venue, a control line is marked to determine the winner.

At the referee’s signal, both teams begin pulling the rope simultaneously until a

winner is determined. A team match consists of a maximum of three rounds. If one

team wins two rounds, the third is not held. After each round, teams rest for no more

than 2 minutes.

STRONGMAN – competition of strong athletes from around the world

Team composition – 3 people: 2 athletes, 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 and older are eligible to participate. The competition is held

among men regardless of weight categories.

The competition includes 6 disciplines:

– Farmer's walk;

– Weight toss;

– Cart lift;

– Heavy lifting;

– Holding of weapons;

–Lifting of animals and carrying.

TRADITIONAL INTELLECTUAL GAMES

Team composition – 15 people: 6 men, 6 women, 3 coaches.

Women may participate instead of men. Teams are allowed to compete in

Oware and Mangala only if they also take part in Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguz

Kumalak) competitions.

Competitions in Toguz Korgool (Toguz At, Toguz Kumalak), Mangala, and

Oware are held according to the rules of the International Federation of Mancala

Games.

The winning player is awarded 1 point, a draw – 0.5 points, and the losing

player receives no points. Winners and prize-winners are determined by the total

number of points. If points are equal, the "progress" coefficient is considered. If the

"progress" coefficients are also equal, the "Buchholz" coefficient is considered. If

the "Buchholz" coefficients are equal as well, the results of head-to-head matches

are reviewed. In case of a tie, the number of korgools scored in lost games is

considered: the player with more korgools will have the advantage.

All athletes must wear the national costumes of their countries.

TOGUZ KORGOOL (Toguz At, Toguzkumalak) – intellectual game

(Kyrgyz Republic).

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Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

60 minutes per game.

MANGALA – intellectual game (Republic of Turkiye).

Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

20 minutes per game.

OWARE – intellectual game (African countries).

Team composition – 5 people: 2 men, 2 women, 1 coach.

The competition is held in individual and team ranking using the Swiss

system. Results are determined separately for men and women. Each player is given

20 minutes per game.

TRADITIONAL ARCHERY

Traditional archery is conducted in the following disciplines:

– Kyrgyz rule: target “Teke Buta”

– Turkish rule: target “Turkish Puta”

Team composition – 7 people: 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women), 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 years and older are eligible to participate. The competition

is held among men and women in individual ranking.

Olympic bows, sighted bows, and crossbows are not allowed in traditional

archery competitions, nor is the use of arrows made of carbon or synthetic materials.

Bows and arrows must be made exclusively from natural materials.

KYRGYZ RULE “TEKE BUTA”

Men: 40 meters, 9 rounds of 7 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Women: 40 meters, 9 rounds of 7 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Time: 3 minutes

Distance: 40 meters

Target: diameter 70 cm, 7-point scoring

TURKISH RULE “TURKISH PUTA”

Men: 70 meters, 7 rounds of 9 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Women: 60 meters, 7 rounds of 9 arrows each, total 63 arrows

Time: 3 minutes

Target: 110x78 cm

Traditional horseback archery is held in the following disciplines:

– Kyrgyz style

– Hungarian/Magyar style

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Each team consists of 7 people: 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women) and 1 coach.

Athletes aged 18 years and over are eligible to compete. The competition is

held in individual ranking for both men and women.

KYRGYZ STYLE

The horseback track is 100 meters long and 3 meters wide.

The target diameter is 50 cm.

Archers shoot at 3 side-mounted targets placed in a row, with 25 meters

between each target. Each participant is allowed 1 practice run and 3 competition

runs. Archers must change horses for each run.

The archer must take each arrow from the quiver during the run.

Holding arrows in hand in advance is prohibited. Horseback archers are

allowed to use carbon, aluminum, or synthetic arrows, as well as wooden, bamboo

arrows and plastic nocks.

Winners will be determined based on the total score and the time taken across

the three runs.

HUNGARIAN/MAGYAR STYLE

The horseback track is 99 meters long. Time limit – 20 seconds.

Three round targets (90 cm in diameter) are placed in a tower at the center of

the track, 2 meters high and 9 meters from the edge of the track.

Archers are allowed to shoot from the hand or from the quiver.

Any number of arrows may be shot at any of the three targets (no limit).

Shooting is permitted only after the start line and before the finish line.

COMPETITIONS IN TRADITIONAL HUNTING

WITH BIRDS OF PREY AND DOGS

Requirements for participants in traditional hunting competitions:

– Participants must compete in national dress;

– Participants must have passports for their birds of prey and dogs,

international veterinary vaccination certificate for the birds of prey and dogs, as well

as a CITES certificate (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of

Wild Fauna and Flora).

BURKUT SALUU – hunting with a golden eagle (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 people: 3 berkutchi (golden eagle hunter) and 1 coach.

In this competition participants run their golden eagles in two exercises:

Undok and Chyrga.

The winner in Burkut Saluu is determined by the total number of points earned

in both exercises: Undok and Chyrga.

Undok. In this exercise golden eagle is placed 200 meters away from the

berkutchi. At the judge’s signal, the berkutchi begins calling the eagle while holding

a lure. The time it takes for the eagle to fly to the berkutchi’s arm is evaluated.

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Timing begins at the judge’s whistle. If the eagle does not respond to the owner’s

call within two minutes, the attempt is not counted. Each participant is allowed to

call their eagle once, either standing on the ground or mounted on a horse.

Chyrga. In this exercise, each berkutchi releases their eagle toward a fox-skin

lure that is dragged at a trot by a rider. The eagle must reach the moving lure and

grab it. Two flags are placed along the eagle’s flight path, with a distance of 150

meters between them. The eagle’s time and flight speed between the flags are

evaluated. The exercise determines the bird’s level of training. Points are awarded

to the berkutchi for successful completion. According to the rules, the hunter may

release their eagle only once.

DALBA – hunting with a falcon (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 kushchu (falconers) and 1 coach.

In this competition, the falcon’s flight speed is evaluated by launching it at a

lure. Each kushchu is given 3 minutes to test their falcon. During this time, the bird

must take off and simulate an attack from the air on the lure, which the kushchu

swings on a rope. The lure is made from the tail and wing feathers of partridge,

pheasant, and pigeon. According to the rules, judges record how many times the

falcon flew and simulated an attack on the lure. The winner is determined by the

highest number of points.

KUSH SALUU – hunting with a goshawk (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 athletes (hawk hunters) and 1 coach.

The competition consists of calling the goshawk from a distance of 400

meters.

TAIGAN ZHARYSH – sighthound dog races (Kyrgyz Republic)

Each team consists of 4 members: 3 dog owners and 1 coach.

The dog’s speed is measured by its running time over a distance of 350 meters.

The dogs chase a lure made from fox or hare skin, which is either pulled by a rider

galloping at 60-65 km/h or by a special mechanical device. Judges evaluate the time

it takes for the dogs to reach the finish line. Three dogs run simultaneously in each

race. Separate races are held for each sighthound breed.

The competition consists of preliminary, semifinal, and final races to

determine the dog’s speed. If dogs interfere with each other during a race or if one

dog attempts to bite another, the offending dog is disqualified, and the dog that was

interfered with is allowed to rerun the race.

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QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION OF SPORTS DELEGATIONS

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National games

1. Ordo (Asyk Atu) 8 – 1 – – – 9

2. Breaking of the Vertebral

Bone 5 – 1 – – – 6

Horse racing

3. Alaman Chabysh 3 3

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4. Kunan Chabysh 3 3 3

5. Zhorgo Salysh 3 3 3

6. Byshty Zhorgo 3 3 3

7. Flat Racing 6 6 6

8. Distant Horse Marathon 5 1 1 3 1 11

Horse competitions

9. Kok Boru 12 – 2 – 2 1 17

10. Kokpar 12 – 1 1 3 1 18

11. Er Enish – horseback

wrestling 6 – 1 – – – 7

12. Tyiyn Enmei (Tenge Ilu) 1 – 1 1 1 1 5

Competitions in national wrestling styles

13. Alysh 6 2 – – – 8

14. Ashyrtmaly Aba Gureshi 1 – 1 – – – 2

15. Goresh 1 – 1 – – – 2

16. Gushtini Milli Kamarbandi 1 – 1 – – – 2

17. Gyulesh 1 – 1 – – – 2

18. Kazakh Kuresi 3 – 1 – – – 4

19. Koresh 1 – 1 – – – 2

20. Kurash 1 – 1 – – – 2

21. Kyrgyz Kurosh 3 – 1 – – – 4

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22. Mongol Bokh 1 – 1 – – – 2

23. Pahlavani 1 – 1 – – – 2

24. Sambo 3 – 1 – – – 4

25. Ssireum 1 – 1 – – – 2

26. Sumo 1 – 1 – – – 2

27. Khapsagai 1 – 1 – – – 2

28. Great Nomad Wrestling among the winners of the national wrestling

competitions in the absolute weight category

Traditional strength sports

29. Tayak Tartysh (Mas-

Wrestling) 3 3 2 – – – 8

30. Armwrestling 4 2 2 – – – 8

31. Tug of War 13 – 1 – – – 14

32. Strongman 2 – 1 – – – 3

Traditional intellectual games

33. Toguz Korgool 2 2 1 – – – 5

34. Mangala 2 2 1 – – – 5

35. Oware 2 2 1 – – – 5

Traditional archery competitions

36. Traditional archery

(Kyrgyzstan) 3 3 1 – – – 7

37. Traditional archery

(Turkiye)

38. Horseback archery

(Kyrgyzstan) 3 3 1 – – – 7

39. Horseback archery

(Hungary)

Competitions in traditional hunting Salbuurun

40. Burkut Saluu 3 – 1 – – – 4

41. Dalba 3 – 1 – – – 4

42. Kush Saluu 3 – 1 – – – 4

43. Taigan Zharysh 3 – 1 – – – 4

TOTALLY:

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Attachment No. 3

CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

International Festival of Ethnic Culture

I. Introduction

1. The cultural program of the VI World Nomad Games includes the

organization of the International Festival of Ethnic Culture (hereinafter referred to

as the Ethnofestival).

II. Objectives of the Ethnofestival

2. Preservation of the ethnocultural heritage of nomadic peoples as an integral

part of global civilization.

3. Development, popularization, and promotion of the ethnocultural traditions of

nomadic peoples and ethnic groups worldwide within the framework of the global

ethnocultural movement in the era of globalization.

III. Events and dates of the Ethnofestival

4. Foreign creative ensembles, individual performers, and cultural figures may

participate in the following Ethnofestival events:

1) Ethnohit (folk and pop music);

2) Ethnodance;

3) Ethnofashion;

4) Storytelling art (epics, legends).

5. The Ethnofestival program also includes presentation by each participating

country of a comprehensive national cultural program reflecting the history, culture,

and daily life of its people.

IV. Participation Conditions

6. Applications for participation in the Ethnofestival shall be submitted by the

participating countries to the Secretariat of WNG no later than 1 July 2026, as

follows:

- no later than 1 May 2026 send a letter on the official letterhead of the organization

to the Secretariat of WNG expressing the intention to participate in the Ethnofestival,

indicating the events in which they wish to participate, information about the

participants, and attaching photo and video materials of the proposed participants to

the email address: [email protected]. After receiving a

confirmation letter from the Secretariat of WNG, accreditation on the official WNG

website must be completed.

7. The formation of the creative delegation is carried out by cultural

organizations (groups, ensembles, performers) and must be approved by the

authorized cultural body of the participating country.

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8. The host country covers the expenses of up to 10 members of the creative

delegation from each participating country for accommodation, meals, and

transportation within the Kyrgyz Republic.

9. At the discretion of the sending party, the number of members of the creative

delegation may be increased. However, expenses for meals, accommodation and

transportation of delegation members exceeding the established quota (10 persons)

are to be covered at their own expense.

10. The host country is ready to book hotels, organize meals, and transportation

within the country for such additional members at their own expense.

11. The sending country covers the expenses of international transfers (air travel)

for the creative delegation members to and from the Kyrgyz Republic.

V. Overview of the Ethnofestival Events

12. The Ethnofestival will include the following events:

12.1. «Ethnohit»

The music of the peoples of the world is a great legacy passed down orally,

reflecting a people’s culture, worldview, history, daily life, and aesthetic values.

Every nation has its own characteristic songs, improvisations, teachings, and

guidance.

This event aims to widely promote the diverse musical cultures and folk songs

of the peoples of the world.

Participants of "Ethnohit" may include folklore and ethnographic ensembles,

individual performers of folk songs and instrumental music, as well as pop

performers (as the part of creative delegation).

The program involves performances of folk instrumental music, traditional

and pop songs that reflect the history, culture, and everyday life of the participating

country’s people.

12.2. «Ethnodance»

Traditional national dance is an integral part of every nation's ethnic culture.

This segment of the program will showcase the authentic ethnic dances of various

peoples of the world.

Participants in "Ethnodance" may include solo dancers or dance ensembles

(as the part of the creative delegation). The performance program should include

ritual dances, folk dances, and dances that reflect the history, culture, and daily life

of the people.

12.3. «Ethnofashion»

The traditional costume of nomadic peoples is part of their material culture.

Contemporary ethnofashion represents a dialogue between generations and among

representatives of diverse national and cultural communities.

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Participants in "Ethnofashion" may include fashion designers from the

countries participating in the VI World Nomad Games, presenting collections of

traditional national costumes or modern clothing incorporating ethnic motifs.

The minimum collection size is 10 pieces.

An exhibition-fair of traditional costumes will also be held as part of the

"Ethnofashion" event.

12.4. Storytelling Art (Epics and Legends)

The epics and legends of the peoples of the world are passed down from

generation to generation. This event aims to develop and promote the oral

storytelling traditions of global epic literature.

Participants, dressed in national costumes, will demonstrate their performance

skills, improvisation abilities, and eloquence (as the part of the creative delegation).

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Attachment No. 4

CULTURAL PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

Regional cultural project of the Kyrgyz Republic

“Birimdik Kerbeni” (“Caravan of Unity”)

1. General Provisions

1.1. The regional cultural project “Birimdik Kerbeni” (hereinafter – the Project) is

organized with the purpose of presenting the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz

Republic, strengthening national unity, and showcasing the rich culture of all regions

of the country.

1.2. The Project is an integral part of the cultural program of the VI World Nomad

Games.

1.3. The Project is organized and coordinated by the International Secretariat of the

World Nomad Games (hereinafter – Secretariat) in cooperation with the

Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the

regions and local self-government bodies.

2. Project Participants

2.1. The Project will include delegations from:

− Batken Region;

− Zhalal-Abad Region;

− Issyk-Kul Region;

− Naryn Region;

− Osh Region;

− Talas Region;

− Chui Region;

− Bishkek city;

− Osh city.

2.2. Each delegation is formed under the coordination of the Plenipotentiary

Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the respective region or

the Mayor’s Office of Bishkek/Osh, and must include:

− Creative ensembles;

− Masters of traditional crafts;

− Representatives of ethnic cultural communities;

− Technical and organizational staff;

− Official representatives of the region (Games Envoys).

3. Organization of the Cultural Caravan

3.1. Each regional delegation prepares a cultural program that includes:

− Demonstrations of traditional arts, crafts and rituals;

− Musical and dance performances;

− National cuisine exhibitions;

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− Elements of traditional nomadic life (yurts, nomadic equipment, etc.).

3.2. A key component of the Caravan is the ceremonial delivery by the regional

representative of sacred water – collected from a holy source in the region, which

symbolizes purity, continuity, and spiritual unity, serving as an inseparable part of

the World Nomad Games' heritage.

3.3. In each regional capital and in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, a theatrical

ceremony is held to collect the sacred water. After a celebration on the central square

of the region, the Caravan departs for the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic.

4. Arrival and participation in the Ethnic Village

4.1. Upon arrival at the opening ceremony site, the Caravan will proceed in a

ceremonial procession of envoys carrying vessels with sacred water.

4.2. The sacred water from the regions will be a part of the culminating moment of

the Games’ opening ceremony.

4.3. Each delegation will establish its ethnocamp and cultural areas in a designated

zone of the Ethnic Village, according to the approved site plan.

4.4. The setup and decoration of the ethnic camps is supervised by the Ministry of

Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Secretariat

of WNG in accordance with the technical layout and concept of the Ethnic Village.

5. Responsibilities of the Parties

5.1. The Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in

the regions and local self-government bodies shall ensure the preparation of the

delegations, collection of sacred water, timely assembly of participants, as well as

the transportation and preservation of all cultural presentation elements (including

water vessels, props, yurts, and utensils).

5.2. Official regional representatives are responsible for safeguarding the sacred

water during transportation and handover.

6. Final Provisions

6.1. All issues not regulated by this document shall be resolved by the Secretariat of

WNG in coordination with the Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of

the Kyrgyz Republic in the regions and the Mayor’s Offices of Bishkek and Osh.

6.2. Changes and additions to this regulation may be made based on regional

proposals and are subject to approval by the Organizing Committee of WNG.

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Attachment No. 5

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM OF THE VI WORLD NOMAD GAMES

The scientific program of the VI World Nomad Games is aimed at fostering a

global dialogue on the future of cultural diversity through the study and promotion

of the heritage of nomadic peoples as a model of sustainable, environmentally

friendly, and intercultural existence. It encompasses a series of academic events

designed to foster a deeper understanding of the traditions, customs, crafts, sports,

and nomadic lifestyle.

I. Goals and objectives of the scientific program

1. The primary goal of the scientific program of the VI WNG is to preserve

and promote the cultural, historical, and ethnographic heritage of nomadic peoples

and to create a sustainable interdisciplinary platform for analyzing and promoting

the contemporary significance of nomadic heritage, as well as fostering international

scientific cooperation based on the WNG as a global cultural phenomenon.

2. Key objectives include:

- Determining the role and place of nomadic cultures in the development of

human civilization;

- Identifying theories of human civilization and developing a theory of

nomadic civilization;

- Studying the history and culture of nomadic peoples;

- Exploring the connection between folk games and the customs and traditions

of various peoples;

- Defining the phenomenon of the World Nomad Games as a historical legacy,

its current state and future;

- Reframing nomadism as a living form of social and cultural existence;

- Investigating contemporary forms of mobility, from seasonal to digital;

- Analyzing nomadic worldviews as strategies for adaptation and resilience;

- Supporting youth and establishing academic schools focused on nomadic

studies;

- Strengthening cultural diplomacy through science and international

partnerships;

- Creating a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars,

ethnographers, historians, and representatives of indigenous peoples to safeguard

unique cultural heritage and integrate it into modern society.

II. Activities of the scientific program, venue and dates

3. The scientific program of the VI WNG will include an international

scientific-practical conference, round table discussions, master classes, exhibitions,

and guided excursions for conference participants to historical sites in Kyrgyzstan

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related to nomadic culture (e.g., Tash Rabat, Sulayman-Too, Saimaluu Tash, Burana,

etc.). A collection of conference papers will be published following the event.

4. Potential formats of scientific program:

- International academic conference (3 days, 100–120 participants);

- Plenary sessions with leading scholars;

- Thematic sections and round tables;

- Youth academic forum (students, MA, and PhD candidates);

- Photo exhibition “Nomads of the 21st Century” (jointly with the cultural

program);

- Field ethnographic sessions (for scholars and practitioners);

- Master classes on digital and archival methods of intangible cultural heritage

preservation;

- Presentations of academic expeditions, publications, VR and multimedia

projects.

5. The scientific program may include the following thematic areas:

1) Ethnographic Aspects

Study of traditional cultural practices, rituals, folklore, and crafts of nomadic

peoples. Documentation of the unique aspects of their daily life and worldview.

2) Historical Analysis

Study of the historical path of nomadic peoples, their migrations, interactions

with other cultures, and influence on the development of the Eurasian regions.

3) Sports Anthropology

Analysis of traditional sports and games of nomads, their role in society, and

their importance for maintaining physical fitness and health.

4) Environmental aspect

Study of the interaction between nomadic peoples and the natural

environment, sustainable methods of land use, and environmental protection.

5) Current challenges and prospects

Study of the impact of globalization on the nomadic way of life, challenges of

preserving cultural heritage, and ways of its adaptation in the modern world.

6) Religious aspect

Issues of religion among nomadic peoples and the current state of religion.

7) Women in nomadic culture

The role of women in transmitting traditions, upbringing, crafts, and the social

structure. Gender roles of women in traditional nomadic culture.

8) Educational programs, publications

International scientific and practical school for young researchers (3–5 days)

with participation of students, undergraduates and graduate students, including field

trips, master classes on ethnographic data collection, folklore decoding, archival

work, and ancient ornamental symbolism.

Development of educational materials, organization of conferences, seminars,

exhibitions, and excursions to disseminate knowledge about nomadic culture.

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6. All countries meeting the requirements established by the Regulations of

the VI World Nomad Games may participate in the scientific program.

7. The implementation of the scientific program of the VI WNG is planned

during the VI WNG in September 2026.

8. Location of the scientific program of the VI WNG: Kyrgyz Republic, Issyk-

Kul region.

III. Conditions for participation in the scientific program

9. Applications for participation from the participating country must be

submitted to the Secretariat of WNG by 1 July 2026, with a mandatory preliminary

official letter of intent to participate in the scientific program of the VI WNG sent to

the Secretariat of WNG by 1 May 2026, via email:

[email protected].

10. From 1 May to 1 July 2026, after receiving a confirmation letter from the

Secretariat of WNG, accreditation must be completed on the official WNG website

– www.worldnomadgames.org.

11. The list of participants in the scientific program of the VI WNG is formed

by the authorized state scientific body.

12. The application for participation in the scientific program of the VI WNG

must include the following information:

- Full names of participants, positions, titles;

- The possibility of participation in specific parts of the scientific program of

the VI WNG (scientific-practical conference with or without presentation, master

classes, exhibitions, excursions, etc.);

- Contact details of the participants.

13. In case of participation in the scientific-practical conference with a

presentation, the application must specify participation with the topic of the

presentation and the assigned section, as well as attach the text of the report

14. Reports submitted to the scientific-practical conference for further

publication must be formatted as follows:

- For preparing the article, Microsoft Word editor is used with the following

settings: page size: A4, portrait orientation, margins – 2 cm, font Times New Roman,

size – 14 pt, line spacing – 1.5, justified alignment, paragraph indent – 1 cm.;

- Images must be in jpg, gif, or bmp format. Each image and table must be

numbered and captioned. Captions should not be part of the images or tables. Tables

and images must have sequential numbering. Numbering of images and tables is

separate. If there is only one image or one table in the article, numbers are not

assigned. Graphs and charts must be equally informative in both color and black-

and-white versions.;

- References in the text to the corresponding source from the bibliography are

formatted in square brackets, [1, p. 57];

The article must contain the following elements in the given order:

1) Title of the article must accurately and unambiguously characterize the

content of the article.

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The title should be typed in bold font and centered. Note that no period is

placed at the end of the title.

2) Information about the author(s) including full surname, first name, and

patronymic, academic title, academic degree, full name of the educational or

scientific institution, or position and place of work, country, and city. Information

must be provided separately for each author.

Author names must be typed in lowercase letters, bold and italicized. The rest

of the information should be typed on a new line, in lowercase, italicized, and aligned

to the left.

3) Abstract. The abstract should briefly present the content of the article,

describing the goals and objectives of the research, helping to quickly grasp the

essence of the problem (2-3 sentences).

The abstract should be no more than 600 characters in length, typed in

lowercase, regular font, justified alignment, without indentation.

4) Keywords and key phrases. These are words or phrases from the scientific

text used for evaluation and search of the article. They allow quick understanding of

how one article differs from another and its field.

Keywords and key phrases are separated by a semicolon (;) and typed in

lowercase, regular font, without quotation marks, justified alignment, without

indentation.

5) Text of the article.

6) References: list of sources used by the author in writing the article. The

reference list should be alphabetical with continuous numbering.

15. The person submitting the application bears responsibility for the accuracy

of the data and documents attached to the electronic application.

16. Upon arrival, participants of the VI WNG scientific program undergo

accreditation. Accreditation is conducted at the WNG Accreditation Center

organized by the host.

17. Participants of the VI WNG scientific program must have a passport and

insurance policy with them when undergoing accreditation.

4. Responsibilities of the parties

18. The host party covers the expenses of participants from the countries

participating in the VI WNG scientific program for accommodation, meals, and

transportation within the Kyrgyz Republic (3 days and 2 nights).

Accommodation, meals, and transfers beyond the established period are

covered at the participants’ own expense.

19. Expenses for international transfer (airfare) of participants of the scientific

program to and from the Kyrgyz Republic are covered by the sending country.

20. The host party provides:

- preparation and conduct of events according to the VI WNG scientific

program;

- necessary materials in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English;

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- simultaneous translation into English and Russian;

- safety of the participants of the VI WNG scientific program;

- accompaniment within the Kyrgyz Republic.

21. The sending party provides:

- insurance for the participants of the VI WNG scientific program;

- national clothes for participation in the parade of participating countries

during the opening/closing of the VI WNG;

- timely (by 1 August 2026) provision of information on arrival and departure

times to/from the Kyrgyz Republic.

5. Content of the scientific program of VI WNG

22. The scientific program of the VI WNG in Kyrgyzstan involves conducting

comprehensive activities aimed at studying, preserving, and promoting the cultural

heritage of nomadic peoples.

23. The scientific program of the VI World Nomad Games is scheduled for

several days and includes an international scientific-practical conference, master

classes, exhibitions, excursions, and more.

24. The scientific program should not be detached from the cultural and sports

programs but should serve as the intellectual framework of the WNG, interpreting

them as a phenomenon, not merely as a celebration.

25. Draft plan of the scientific program of the VI WNG:

Theme: Nomadic civilization in the 21st century: identity, sustainability,

development

The VI World Nomad Games is a unique international platform combining

sports, culture, and scientific understanding of nomadic civilization. Whereas

previous scientific events at the WNG mainly focused on the historical and cultural

aspects, in 2026 the key direction will be the study of the contemporary significance

of nomadic heritage – as part of living culture, a model of sustainability, and a form

of cultural adaptation amid global challenges.

The task of the scientific program is to provide a modern explanation of the

nomadic civilization phenomenon: how the nomadic model of thinking, behavior,

and worldview can be applied today and how it influences identity, economy,

ecology, culture, and international relations.

It is proposed to adopt the overall slogan: "Nomadic knowledge – heritage for

the future."

1) Thematic directions of the conference

1. Modern forms of nomadism

- Migrations, mobility, labor nomads, digital nomads;

- Nomadism as a choice and as a necessity.

2. Nomadic culture and globalization

- Combining traditional and modern;

- Hybrid identities and cultural transformations.

3. Ecology of nomadic life

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- Sustainable natural resource use;

- Nomadism and climate adaptation.

4. Gender, family, and upbringing in the nomadic context

- Women in nomadic culture;

- Transformation of family models and educational practices.

5. Ethnosport and cultural diplomacy

- Ethnosport as a language of identity;

- Sport in transnational and cultural dimensions.

6. Digitization of nomadic heritage

- Electronic archives, multimedia, digital preservation;

- New formats of visualization and documentation.

7. Nomads in cities

- Urbanization, cultural adaptation, new forms of locality;

- Urban nomads as bearers of identity.

8. Creative industries and branding of nomadic heritage

- Fashion, design, music, tourism;

- Risks of commercialization and ways to preserve authenticity.

2) Conference sections

Section 1. Nomadism and contemporary mobilities

Section 2. Ecology, climate, and nomadic practices

Section 3. Gender and family in nomadic culture

Section 4. Ethnosport as a language of identity

Section 5. Digital technologies and intangible heritage

Section 6. Urban nomads and cultural adaptation

Section 7. Youth forum: nomadic thinking today

3) Additional events

- Photo exhibition "Nomads of the 21st Century": visual researches of modern

nomads

- Demonstration of traditional lifestyle and culture

- Documentary films and VR presentations about nomadic life

- Master classes on crafts and archival methods of heritage documentation

- Public lectures and debates outdoors / in yurts: nomadic hospitality culture,

migration as philosophy, nomadic pedagogy

- Excursions for conference participants to historical sites of Kyrgyzstan

related to nomadic culture (e.g., Tash Rabat, Sulaiman-Too, Saimaluu Tash, Burana,

etc.)

4). Geography of invited countries and experts

- Central Asia – Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,

Turkmenistan

- Mongolia

- Russia – Altai, Buryatia, Tuva, Kalmykia, Yakutia, Tatarstan

- China – Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang

- Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Iran

- South Korea, Japan, India (Ladakh), Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan)

- Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia

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- Germany, France, United Kingdom, USA, Canada

- International organizations: UNESCO, TURKSOY, ICOMOS, SCO, ASEM

5). Expected results

- Publication of a collection of scientific papers (in print and electronic

formats)

- Creation of an international network of researchers on nomadic culture

- New projects for the preservation of intangible heritage

- Enhancement of Kyrgyzstan’s international status as a center of nomadic

thought

- Establishment of the WNG as a world-class scientific and cultural platform

Note:

- The events of the VI WNG scientific program, including the themes of the

scientific-practical conference and the topics and number of sections, may be

supplemented, clarified, or changed during organization and implementation;

- Online streaming of plenary sessions and key sections of the scientific-

practical conference is possible.