The 2016 World Nomad Games was held near the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata City, Kyrgyzstan.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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The 2016 World Nomad Games was held near the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata City, Kyrgyzstan.
The Central Asian nation welcomed 2,000 athletes from 40 nations across the world to compete in a range of traditional nomad sports.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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The Central Asian nation welcomed 2,000 athletes from 40 nations across the world to compete in a range of traditional nomad sports.
A Kyrgyz berkutchi -- an eagle hunter -- pictured in action in the Salbuurun event, which comprises of three different hunting techniques involving dogs and birds.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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A Kyrgyz berkutchi -- an eagle hunter -- pictured in action in the Salbuurun event, which comprises of three different hunting techniques involving dogs and birds.
Riders entertained the crowd at the host village near<a href="http://worldnomadgames.com/en/places/Kyrchyn-Gorge/" target="_blank" target="_blank"> Kyrchyn Gorge</a>.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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Riders entertained the crowd at the host village near Kyrchyn Gorge.
Horses are an integral part of Nomad culture and are at the center of the Games. Foreign teams were able to rent animals in order to compete.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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Horses are an integral part of Nomad culture and are at the center of the Games. Foreign teams were able to rent animals in order to compete.
Kok-Boru is a traditional sport where each team has to try to throw a decapitated goat into the opposition's goal to win a point. Games consist of three 20-minute periods.
Photos: Horseback stunts and goat throwing
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Kok-Boru is a traditional sport where each team has to try to throw a decapitated goat into the opposition's goal to win a point. Games consist of three 20-minute periods.