Kazakhstan to send 152 athletes to World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

August 31, 2026 at 05:30 PM1 min

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Kazakhstan will send a 152-athlete delegation to the VI World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, running from August 31 to September 6. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will attend the SCO summit and the Games in Bishkek. The Kazakh team will compete in all 43 disciplines, including nine Kazakh national sports.

Key Facts

The VI World Nomad Games run from August 31 to September 6 in Kyrgyzstan, with the opening ceremony in Bishkek and the closing ceremony in Cholpon-Ata.
Kazakhstan's national team includes 152 athletes and 49 coaches, competing in all 43 disciplines.
13 athletes from Astana will represent Kazakhstan in seven sports and disciplines.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will attend the SCO summit and the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
Nine of the 43 disciplines are Kazakh national sports.

Kazakhstan's Delegation

Kazakhstan will send a team of 152 athletes and 49 coaches to the VI World Nomad Games. The team will compete in all 43 disciplines, including nine Kazakh national sports. 13 athletes from Astana will represent Kazakhstan in seven sports and disciplines. The Astana athletes include archers Kasymkhan Kanat and Aikorkem Batikhan, and mas-wrestler Arman Amirbayev.

Event Schedule

The Games run from August 31 to September 6, with the opening ceremony in Bishkek and the closing ceremony in Cholpon-Ata. The sports program includes 43 disciplines in national and traditional sports. Around 3,000 delegates are registered for the Games. The SCO summit will be held in Bishkek alongside the Games, with leaders from over 20 states attending.

Local Sentiment

Bishkek residents expressed warm feelings toward Kazakhstan, with one resident saying Kazakhs and Kyrgyz are 'brotherly peoples'. A resident recalled being evacuated through Astana after the February 2023 earthquake in Gaziantep, Turkey, and praised the warmth of Kazakh hosts. Residents said they would cheer for Kazakh athletes as sincerely as for their own team.