ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Sports facilities renovated for the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games (WNG), which will be held in the Kazakh capital from 8 to 13 September.
Around 2,800 athletes and members of official delegations from 89 countries are expected to take part in the fifth World Nomad Games. Photo credit: Akorda
According to Akorda’s press office, on August 20, Tokayev visited the Astana Arena stadium, where the opening ceremony of the international competition will take place, as well as the accreditation center in Qazaqstan Athletics Complex. Tokayev saw the national team uniform for participation in the WNG. The event also attracted 1,500 volunteers.
Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev spoke about the preparations of the national team, which completed 42 training camps at international and national levels. Kazakh athletes took part in seven international and 25 national tournaments.
Around 1,500 volunteers are involved in the preparations for the World Nomad Games. Photo credit: Akorda
About 2,800 athletes and members of official delegations from 89 countries are expected to attend the fifth WNG. The athletes will compete for 97 medals in 21 sports. The main competitions will be held at the Astana Arena Stadium, the Kazanat Hippodrome, the Alau Ice Palace, the Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace and the Duman Hotel and Sports Complex. In addition, a special site has been set up for zhamby atu And Tenge Ilu competitions.
Over 150 cultural events will be held simultaneously with the Games. In particular, the Museum of Nomadic Civilization, the City of Craftsmen and a sculpture exhibition will be organized on the territory of the ethno-village. The scientific program of the WNG includes an international conference entitled “Nomads: History, Knowledge, Teachings” at the National Museum.
According to preliminary forecasts, almost 100,000 Tourists during the event. More than 20 hotels and the most popular places are almost ready to welcome foreign guests and work is underway to beautify and decorate the city streets.
Tokayev also visited the Kazanat Hippodrome and other competition venues.
