Kazan to Host 2028 World Games of Nomads
The VII World Nomad Games will take place in 2028 in Kazan.
Consensus
- The VII World Games of Nomads are planned for 2028 in Kazan.
- The announcement will be made at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
- The first World Games of Nomads were held in 2014 in Kyrgyzstan.
- The 2026 games will be held in Kyrgyzstan from August 31 to September 6.
- The games feature traditional ethnic sports included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
- More than 100 countries are expected to participate in the 2026 games.
- Sports include wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
Points of divergence
- The press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan urged residents of Bishkek to leave the city during the SCO summit and the opening ceremony of the VI World Games of Nomads due to street closures. — vesti
- The Russian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan stated that Russian athletes expect to participate in the VI World Games of Nomads, with representatives from Tatarstan, Yakutia, and Altai planning to attend. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- World Nomad Games planned for 2028 in Kazan — Интерфакс
- VII World Nomad Games will take place in 2028 in Kazan — Вести