Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, hosted the opening ceremonies of the World Nomad Games on Tuesday, a dramatic celebration of ancient Central Asian sports featuring a display of hundreds of horses, traditional Steppe costumes, and an American team ready to compete on the other side of the planet.
The World Nomad Games, conceived in Kazakhstan and debuting 12 years ago, is primarily a sporting contest meant to feature the traditional cultures of the Turkic peoples of Central Asia. This year, teams representing over 100 countries will compete in 43 sports ranging from tug of war, bird of prey hunting, archery, and a variety of equestrian games. Most sports…
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