A ceremony was held in Bishkek to sign a cooperation agreement between the International Secretariat of the World Nomad Games and the International Kok-Boru Association.
The document was signed by Belek Usenbekov, First Deputy Head of the Secretariat, and Talas Kenzheev, President of the Association. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation and joint measures to popularize the national sport of kok-boru, as well as to promote the World Nomad Games on the international stage.
Under the agreement, the International Kok-Boru Association will take on the organization and holding of the kok-boru competitions at the 6th World Nomad Games. Its key tasks include ensuring the participation of foreign teams, forming the panel of judges, and providing the necessary sports equipment.
Kok-boru is a traditional team competition on horseback, one of the symbols of Kyrgyz culture and a mandatory part of the World Nomad Games program.
The 6th World Nomad Games will take place from August 31 to September 6, 2026, in Bishkek and Cholpon-Ata. The Games program includes competitions in 43 national sports.