The second World Nomad Games has attracted competitors from more than 40 countries, for six days of events in 23 ancient sports unique to Central Asia.
The Thunder Of Hooves At The World Nomad Games
A sporting event like no other is taking place in Kyrgyzstan this week.
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A Kazakh rider about to loose an arrow. One of the competitors explained the difficulty of the event: "If you think too hard about riding, you miss. If you think too hard about your shooting, you can fall off your horse. It's very dangerous."
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Rolling landscape and the curly tail of a Taigan dog, on the sidelines of the dog-racing event. Taigan are a Kyrgyz dog breed whose large lungs, warm coat, and speed make them ideal for mountain hunting.
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A young eagle hunter at the games. In the first Nomad Games, in 2014, a chained wolf was used as bait for the eagle-hunting event. This time, dead birds swung on a string were used to lure the eagles.
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Three women from the Bishkek Drama Theatre wait out a rainstorm inside a yurt, after their performance was postponed.