Kazakhstan Wins 18 Medals At World Nomad Games In Kyrgyz Republic

By Ayana Birbayeva in Sports on 3 September 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team has won 18 medals at the sixth World Nomad Games currently underway in the Kyrgyz Republic, including six gold, one silver and 11 bronze medals, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.  Kazakh athletes have reached the podium across several traditional sports, including horse-based competitions, traditional …

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