Tengrinews.kz - On the third day of the V World Nomad Games, Kazakhstan’s team added seven gold, seven silver, and nine bronze medals to their tally.
Gold medalists:
- Eralhan Ayköz (Traditional archery)
- Ersultan Muzapparov, Zarina Saripova, Roza Nysantaeva, Nurdaulet Zharilgapov (Kazakhsha Kures)
- Syrymbek Izbasarov, Birzhan Kosalieva (Audaryspak)
Silver medalists:
- Erbol Tapenov (Traditional archery)
- Zamzagul Faizollanova (Kazakhsha Kures)
- Ernur Suleimenov, Aibek Kazakbaev, Tolganay Abeuova, Nurdin Shaimerden (Kurash)
- Yesimkhan Rakhmatilla (Audaryspak)
Bronze Medalists:
- Aitbek Sarybay (Traditional archery)
- Kanat Kasymkhan (Traditional archery)
- Albina Bakhieva, Erasyl Janataev (Kazakhsha Kures)
- Marat Nigmatullayev, Altynai Nurkhanova, Adilet Akhmetgali (Kurash)
- Olga Dushaeva, Erkebulan Erlan (Mas-wrestling)
With a total of 48 medals - 21 gold, 10 silver, and 17 bronze - Kazakhstan is leading the medal standings. Kyrgyzstan follows in second place with 23 medals (7 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze), while Uzbekistan ranks third with 24 medals (7 gold, 8 silver, 9 bronze).
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The World Nomad Games feature 21 sports, including ten demonstration disciplines. The competition spans 97 medal sets with 2,000 athletes from 89 countries vying for 581 medals.
Audaryspak - Two riders attempt to unseat each other from their horses.
Kazakhsha Kures - Traditional Kazakh wrestling.
Traditional archery - Traditional archery competitions.
Zhamby atu - Shooting with a traditional bow while riding a horse.
Kurash - Standing wrestling with allowed throws and sweeps; no ground fighting.
Mas-wrestling - A national sport of Yakutia derived from the traditional game of stick pulling.
Venues for the Games in Astana:
- Astana Arena Stadium
- Kazanat Equestrian Complex
- Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Palace of Martial Arts
- Alau Ice Palace
- Qazaqstan Athletics Complex
- Duman Complex
The V World Nomad Games run from September 8 to 13 in Kazakhstan's capital - Astana.
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