Almaty Hosts Archery Training Camp for World Nomad Games

Almaty, the cultural capital of Kazakhstan, is gearing up to host a field training camp for the country's traditional archery (sadak atu) national team. The camp is part of the team's preparation for the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games (WNG), a prestigious international event showcasing the traditional sports and cultural heritage of nomadic peoples.

Elevating Kazakhstan's Archery Prowess on the Global Stage

The training camp has welcomed 12 athletes, including 10 selected and 2 reserve members, with a balanced representation of 6 males and 4 females. The national team is led by senior coach Dias Akhmetov, who is confident in their ability to achieve success at the World Nomad Games.

Intensive Training and Innovative Techniques

The training regimen at the camp is intense, as the athletes have only a few days left before the start of the World Nomad Games. Akhmetov emphasizes that the team is now intensifying their training and exploring new methods to hone their skills. He expresses optimism about the athletes' performance at the international level, stating, "Our athletes show good results at the international level. Based on our training, we will achieve good results and our athletes will definitely raise our flag on the podium."

The Allure of Traditional Archery

Erbol Tapenov, a member of the national sadak atu team, shares his passion for the sport, which he has been practicing for more than five years. He highlights the unique qualities of traditional archery, noting that it requires "concentration, patience, and endurance." Tapenov is confident that the team will showcase their skills at the highest level during the World Nomad Games.

The Kazakh Association of National Sports

The Sadak Atu Federation, which oversees the traditional archery team, is a member of Kazakhstan's National Sports Association. This association encompasses a diverse range of traditional sports, including baige (horse racing), kokpar (a form of polo), assyk atu (bone shooting), zhamby atu (target archery), tenge ilu (coin grabbing), and kusbegilik (falconry).

Islambek Salzhanov: The Driving Force Behind the Preservation of Kazakh Traditions

The Kazakh Association of National Sports is led by Islambek Salzhanov, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Altyn Qyran (Golden Eagle) Foundation Public Foundation. Salzhanov's dedication to the preservation and promotion of Kazakh traditional sports and cultural heritage has been instrumental in the growth and development of these disciplines.The upcoming World Nomad Games in Almaty will serve as a platform for Kazakhstan to showcase its rich cultural traditions and the exceptional skills of its national athletes in traditional archery and other nomadic sports. The intensive training camp in Almaty is a testament to the country's commitment to excellence and its desire to elevate its presence on the global stage.