Top moments from the World Nomad Games: Horseback wrestling and sheep bone tossing highlights

The 5th World Nomad Games kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan, attracting athletes and visitors from 91 countries. The event showcases 21 traditional nomadic sports, including Kokpar, horseback archery, Mas-Wrestling, horseback wrestling, and Asyk Atu. Kokpar involves a sheep carcass as a ball, while horseback archery tests riders’ speed and skill. Mas-Wrestling requires immense strength and is likened to a tug of war. Horseback wrestling sees topless men on horseback grappling until a clear victory is declared. Asyk Atu is an intellectual board game using sheep knuckle bones. The event, with a medieval touch, offers a unique and exhilarating experience for sports enthusiasts. The games, which run until September 13, promise a showcase of strength, skill, and tradition as athletes compete in these ancient nomadic sports.

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