NEW HORIZONS. ANCIENT TRADITIONS.
Kyrgyzstan in 2026
Team U.S.A. officially announced its roster and campaign for the 2026 World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, taking place this Autumn from August 31 to September 6, 2026. The World Nomad Games are the OLYMPICS of Ancient Culture, focusing on sports practiced by the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. Over 90 nations will compete in events such as….that date back millennia. Team U.S.A.'s delegation will compete in the Sport of "Kok-Boru.”
THE SPORT IS ANCIENT.
Nomadic tribes first developed the game over a millennium ago as military training. It was used to display strength, test horsemanship, and simulate the chaotic, physical nature of retrieving fallen riders in battle, and also a way to practice hunting down wolves that preyed on their livestock.
THE HORSES ARE FIERCE.
Nomadic horses gained global historical prominence in the 13th century, when they served as the primary mount and lifeline of Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire. Their unparalleled stamina and ability to survive solely off the land allowed nomads to conquer and traverse massive expanses of Eurasia.
THE RIDERS ARE FEARLESS.
Representing a unique fusion of American rodeo and combat sports heritage, Team U.S.A.'s delegation features top-tier American athletes and former U.S. Marine Corps. service-members.
The spirit of the nomad is deeply intertwined with the American ethos of resilience, and a profound connection to the land and animals.
