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World Nomad Games

August 20, 2020
Kyrgyz Court Unsurprisingly Upholds Rulings Against Atambayev and Isakov
By Catherine Putz
Atambaeyv’s second trial is still in progress, but previous cases against the former president and his ally, Sapar Isakov, were recently upheld.

August 23, 2018
Two Years Later: Who Isn’t Skipping the World Nomad Games?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz say several leaders, including the president of Uzbekistan, are set to attend the third World Nomad Games.

September 30, 2016
Pride and Politics on Display in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
The World Nomad Games were great fun, but also securitized, commercialized, politicized, and nationalized.

September 17, 2016
Spectacle and Sport at the World Nomad Games
By Catherine Putz
A week of earnest competition, friendly contests, and a full-on Central Asian Burning Man-like festival.

September 07, 2016
American Cowboys in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
“Let’s go play a game we’ve never played, in a language we don’t understand, where you could possibly die."

September 06, 2016
The World Nomad Games: Part Olympics, Part Burning Man
By Catherine Putz
“If Genghis Khan were alive, he’d be here.”

September 03, 2016
The Smooth Road Through Boom Gorge
By Catherine Putz
The road is smooth, for the most part, and cleared just in time.

August 26, 2016
Who Is Skipping the World Nomad Games?
By Catherine Putz
The official website lists 53 nations, but Uzbekistan isn't on the list.

May 16, 2016
Daniiar Mukashev on the World Nomad Games
By Cholpon Orozobekova
“The World Nomad Games demonstrates our rich cultural heritage.”
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