WNG 2026: The First Er Enish Bouts Are Over

Today, 2 September, the er enish competition of the VI World Nomad Games began at the Kok-Boru arena in Cholpon-Ata.

Nineteen athletes from 8 countries took part (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, the USA, Romania, Hungary) in 3 weight categories (up to 60 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 80 kg).

Winners and medallists:

Up to 60 kg:

• 1st place — Kerim Nurtalap (Kazakhstan)
• 2nd place — Baiyshev Adahan (Kyrgyzstan)
• 3rd place — Avilgaji Janibyek (Mongolia)
• 3rd place — Kurmanakaev Tan (Russia)

Up to 70 kg:

• 1st place — Sailau Muhammedj (Kazakhstan)
• 2nd place — Sagynbekov Akyl (Kyrgyzstan)
• 3rd place — Amangeldiev Ismai (Russia)
• 3rd place — Myelis Nauryzbyek (Mongolia)

Up to 80 kg:

• 1st place — Raikhan U Baknyc (Kyrgyzstan)
• 2nd place — Rasul Kuraiysh (Kazakhstan)
• 3rd place — Junadillaev Nodir (Uzbekistan)
• 3rd place — Yerkinbek Umirtai (Mongolia)

The winners receive 100,000 soms each, the runners-up 80,000 soms and the bronze medallists 60,000 soms.