2026 World Nomad Games
| Host city | Bishkek and Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Edition | 6 |
| Nations | 100 |
| Athletes | Over 3000 |
| Events | 43 sports |
| Opening | 31 August 2026 |
| Closing | 6 September 2026 |
| Opened by | President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov |
The 2026 World Nomad Games,[a] officially known as the VI World Nomad Games,[b] was an international multi-sport event that was held between 31 August to 6 September 2026, in two cities of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek, where the opening and closing ceremonies took place, and Cholpon-Ata, which was the main venue for the games.[1][2] It was the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games and the fourth edition to be hosted by Kyrgyzstan.
Background
[edit]Cholpon-Ata is a small resort town in northern Kyrgyzstan, located on the northern shore of the famous lake Issyk-Kul, which has previously hosted the World Nomad Games three times.[3]
The first games, held from 9 to 14 September 2014, brought together 583 athletes from 19 countries who competed in 10 sports.[4]
Athletes from 80 countries, including those not traditionally nomadic, took part in the second games, which took place in the same place, in Cholpon-Ata, from 3 to 8 September 2016.[5][6]
More than 1,500 athletes from 66 countries took part in the third games in September 2018, competing in 37 traditional sports.[7]
The fourth games, held from 29 September to 2 October 2022 in the Turkish city of Iznik, were the first to be held outside Kyrgyzstan.[8]
The fact that the sixth games would again be held on Kyrgyz soil became known during the closing ceremony of the fifth games, which took place from 8 to 13 September 2024, in the Kazakhstani capital, Astana,[9] although it was initially assumed that they would be held in Uzbekistan.[10]
Preparation
[edit]On 27 September 2025, the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on the creation of an organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the VI World Nomad Games in 2026.[11]
General management and coordination of work on preparations for the games is entrusted to the Presidential Executive Office, Kanybek Tumanbaev.[12]
At the first meeting, held on 2 October of the same year, the composition of the organizing committee was approved, which was tasked with developing an action plan covering organizational, protocol and other preparatory aspects.[13]
Instructions were also given to ensure security and law and order during the events, as well as to create conditions for a high level of hospitality.[13] An important aspect of the preparation was the timely construction and modernization of the necessary infrastructure for the comfortable holding of the games.[13]
147.5 million soms have been allocated for the preparation and holding of the competition.[14] Most of these funds are directed toward infrastructure development and breeding, with 32.8 million soms earmarked for the latter. Another 91.2 million will be spent on technical equipment for the game venues. The remaining 23.5 million will go toward administrative costs and staffing.[14]
The opening ceremony of the games took place at the Azattyk Arena, and the closing ceremony took place at the Cholpon-Ata hippodrome.[15][16]
Opening ceremony
[edit]The opening ceremony took place on 31 August 2026, at the Bishkek Arena stadium, which has a capacity of 51,000 seats[17][18] and coincided with the anniversary summit of the SCO.[19][20]
Participating countries
[edit]The games featured athletes from over 100 countries competing in 43 sports.[21] In total, a record number of athletes have announced their participation – around 3 thousand.[22] The main event, Kok-Boru, was won by Kyrgyzstan 12-0 in a final against Kazakhstan.
Medal table
[edit]* Host nation (Kyrgyzstan)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kazakhstan | 32 | 20 | 22 | 74 |
| 2 |  Kyrgyzstan* | 30 | 31 | 16 | 77 |
| 3 |  Russia | 7 | 7 | 19 | 33 |
| 4 |  Mongolia | 4 | 4 | 18 | 26 |
| 5 |  Iran | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20 |
| 7 |  Turkmenistan | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 |  Tajikistan | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Ghana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Moldova | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 |  France | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 Hungary | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 13 |  Nigeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 South Korea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 Togo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 |  China | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 18 |  Georgia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 19 |  Poland | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 20 |  Azerbaijan | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 21 |  Belarus | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 United States | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 24 |  Uganda | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 25 |  Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Canada | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 27 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Latvia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Spain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Turkey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (30 entries) | 93 | 88 | 127 | 308 | |
Medalists
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National games
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking the vertebral bone | Oyuundalai Tumenkhishig Mongolia | Zurbakov Gombo Russia | Shubaev Hamza Kazakhstan |
| Ordo | Kyrgyzstan Kylychbek Nurmatov Nursultan Mayrambek uulu Akay Mayrambek uulu Ulan Daniyar uulu Mayrambek Kasymaliev Attokur Azhykanov Kayrat Borgemikov Beknur Asanov | United States | Kazakhstan |
Horse racing
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byshty zhorgo 6,000 m | Erke Kyrgyzstan | Kolonvuud Kyrgyzstan | Padjet Kyrgyzstan |
| Zhorgo salysh 11,000 m | Akzholtoi Kyrgyzstan | Imperatritsa Kyrgyzstan | Enesai Russia |
| Kunan chabysh 12,000 m | Nurshashu Kazakhstan | Paris Kyrgyzstan | Bestau Kazakhstan |
| Alaman chabysh 25,000 m | Aiman Kazakhstan | Kokserek Kazakhstan | Karagash Kazakhstan |
| Distant horse marathon | |||
| Flat racing 1,600 m | Khutulun Tajikistan | Meteor Kyrgyzstan | Aisuluu Kyrgyzstan |
| Flat racing 2,400 m | Zerek Kazakhstan | Bakara Kyrgyzstan | Kozmik Don Kazakhstan |
| Flat racing 3,200 m | Beryl Racer Kazakhstan | El Orda Kazakhstan | Zheldykara Kazakhstan |
Horse competitions
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kok boru | Kyrgyzstan Tashtemir Mailybashev Mirbek Mutashev Edilzhan Toktogul uulu Nurbek Yusupov Tilek Musabekov Nazar Koshunbaev Seyitbek Anarbek uulu Kiyaz Niyazov Aidarkan Anarbekov Nurzhan Melisbek uulu Baitegin Omorbekov Aitbek Zholdoshbek uulu | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Kokpar | Kyrgyzstan Zholdoshbek Orozbaev Kubanych Sultan uulu Ersultan Aidarkan uulu Dastan Kachkynbaev Erlan Tolobekov Rustam Mudunov Dastan Ruslanov Dastan Sagynbek uulu Rustam Tynaliev Manas Niyazov Iskhak Bekbolot uulu Omurbek Esen uulu | Kazakhstan | Russia |
| Tyiyn enmei (Tenge ilu) | Kanat Baktybay Kazakhstan | Azim Esenbek uulu Kyrgyzstan | Baybolat Akylbek Mongolia |
| Er enish 60 kg | Kerim Nurtalap Kazakhstan | Adakhan Bayyshev Kyrgyzstan | Avilgaji Janibek Mongolia Tan Kurmanakaev Russia |
| Er enish 70 kg | Mukhammedzhan Sailau Kazakhstan | Akyl Sagynbekov Kyrgyzstan | Ismai Amangeldiev Russia Myelis Nauryzbek Mongolia |
| Er enish 80 kg | Raihan uulu Baktygul Kyrgyzstan | Rasul Kurayish Kazakhstan | Nodir Junadilayev Uzbekistan Erkinbek Umirtai Mongolia |
National wrestling styles
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alysh | |||
| Ashyrtmaly aba gureshi | |||
| Turkmen goresh | |||
| Gushtini milli kamarbandi | |||
| Azerbaijani gyulesh | |||
| Kazakh kuresi | |||
| Tatar koresh | Radik Salakhov Russia | Bayaman Myktybekov Kyrgyzstan | Mersad Shaheri Iran |
| Uzbek kurash | |||
| Kyrgyz kurosh | |||
| Mongol bökh | Anar Dorj Mongolia | Munghe Ertine Kuuler Russia | Surilige China Orozbek Ashirov Kyrgyzstan |
| Pahlavani | Joozegani Mostafa Taghani Iran | Seitek Dogdurbek uulu Kyrgyzstan | Bat-Orshikh Batsuuri Mongolia |
| Sambo 64 kg | Denis Yakovlev Russia |
Wurinile China |
Zhandos Beisenbayev Kazakhstan |
| Hassan Poolady Iran | |||
| Sambo 79 kg | Feliks Ulanbekov Kyrgyzstan |
Uladzislau Mardusevich Belarus |
Yerkebulan Negmetov Kazakhstan |
| Munkhbayar Nergui Mongolia | |||
| Sambo +98 kg | Bolat Sapar Kazakhstan |
Zufarbek Uralov Uzbekistan |
Gleb Pozhakhirko Russia |
| Beredmurat Serik Mongolia | |||
| Ssireum | |||
| Sumo | Sulde Dongak Kyrgyzstan | Amirani Tsikoridze Georgia | Sayyn-Belek Tyulush Russia |
| Great Nomad Wrestling | |||
| Hapsagai |
Traditional strength sports
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongman | Sajjad Soltaninejad Iran | Denis Vagapov Russia | Vadim Makarstov Kazakhstan |
| Tug of war 8 on 8 | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan |
| Tug of war 4 on 4 | Kazakhstan | Iran Nader Kazemi Sajjad Jafari Gohari Abbas Azimi Hamidreza Saeed | Kyrgyzstan |
| Tug-of-war 1 on 1 | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan |
| Armwrestling Men 70 kg | |||
| Armwrestling Men 80 kg | |||
| Armwrestling Men 90 kg | |||
| Armwrestling Men +90 kg | |||
| Armwrestling Women 65 kg | |||
| Armwrestling Women +65 kg | |||
| Tayak tartysh (Mas-wrestling) – Men 70 kg | Ts.Pürevsüren Mongolia | ||
| Mas-wrestling – Men 90 kg | |||
| Mas-wrestling – Men Over 90 kg | |||
| Mas-wrestling – Women 55 kg | M.Anudari Mongolia | ||
| Mas-wrestling – Women 75 kg | D.Baasansüren Mongolia | ||
| Mas-wrestling – Women Over 75 kg | B.Erdenetuya Mongolia |
Traditional intellectual games
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oware - Women's Individual | Gifty Atogbase Togo | Aizada Baktybekova Kyrgyzstan | Asel Dalieva Kazakhstan |
| Oware - Men's Individual | Johnson Aramide Adeoye Nigeria | Atana Laladoma Togo | Marlis Dulatbekov Kyrgyzstan Azasemu Airus Ghana |
| Oware - Men's Team | |||
| Oware - Women's Team | Clara Sotoca France Colette Gueirard France | ||
| Mangala | |||
| Toguz korgool |
Traditional archery
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish rule: "Turkish puta" target | |||
| Kyrgyz rule: "Teke buta" target |
Traditional horseback archery
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz style - Men | Abzal Tulybekov Kazakhstan | Bader Al-Tamimi Saudi Arabia | Mergen Mirlanov Kyrgyzstan |
| Kyrgyz style - Women | Gunbileg Ganbaatar Mongolia | Anna Sokulska Poland | Yulia Lozhnikova Russia |
| Hungarian/Magyar style - Men | Raphaël Malet France |
Traditional animal hunting
[edit]| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kush saluu | |||
| Taigan zharysh | |||
| Dalba | |||
| Burkut saluu |
Notes
[edit]References
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