Horse-mounted Kok Boru players struggle for a goat carcass during the semifinal Kok Boru game between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628210

Horse-mounted Kok Boru players struggle for a goat carcass during the semifinal Kok Boru game between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628205

A Kazakhstan's horse-mounted Kok Boru player places a goat carcass in a goal during the semifinal Kok Boru game between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628199

A Kazakhstan's horse-mounted Kok Boru player tries to place a goat carcass in a goal during the semifinal Kok Boru game between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628188

Russia's sumo wrestler Mongush Aidyn reseives a gold medal as he win the sumo tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628162

Kyrgyzstan's sumo wrestler Almaz Ergeshov, right, competes during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628146

Kyrgyzstan's sumo wrestler Almaz Ergeshov, left, competes during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628142

Kyrgyzstan's sumo wrestler Almaz Ergeshov, left, competes during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628135

Sumo wrestler prepares to the competition during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628132

A referee argues with the sumo wrestler during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628131

Sumo wrestlers compete during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628126

Sumo wrestlers prepare for the competition during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628120

Sumo wrestlers compete during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628114

Kyrgyzstan's sumo wrestler Almaz Ergeshov prepares for the competition during the tournament within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 5, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

05.09.2018#5628103

A woman in traditional clothes walks during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628077

A woman in traditional clothes rides a horse during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628073

A woman in traditional clothes poses for a photo during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628061

A woman in traditional clothes poses for a photo during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628049

A woman in traditional clothes poses for a photo during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628041

A man walks past the yurts builded for the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628038

A woman in tradirional clothes poses for a photo during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628021

An artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628016

A woman in traditional clothes poses for a photo during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5628000

An artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627996

A woman in traditional clothes makes a selfie during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627991

A woman in traditional clothes performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627984

Women in traditional clothes walk during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627982

A woman in traditional clothes swings a swing during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627960

An artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627957

An artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627949

A woman in traditional clothes prepares to perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627946

A woman in traditional clothes swings on a swing during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627939

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 4, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

04.09.2018#5627934

Artist perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5627926

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5627920

An artist performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5627917

Artists walk during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5627893

Artists ride horses during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5626029

An artist performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5626008

A general view of the ethnic sports cultural festival during the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625993

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625992

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625912

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625910

Visitors play a game during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625906

Artists perform during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625896

Artists ride horses during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625889

Artists perform as they ride on horseback during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625887

An artist performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625877

Artists on horseback wait during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625874

An artist performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625872

Artists walk during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625858

A woman with a bow stands during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625850

An artist performs riding a horse during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625829

An artist performs during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625825

Artists ride horses during the ethnic sports cultural festival within the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625820

A general view of the ethnic sports cultural festival during the 3rd World Nomad Games in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, September 3, 2018. The games are considered as a way to preserve many traditional sports most of which were played in Central Asia over the centuries.

03.09.2018#5625799