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Bishkek, Aug. 9, 2018. / Kabar /. The forthcoming Third World Nomad Games are expected to be attended by 1,946 athletes from 52 countries. According to the Secretariat of the Third World Nomad Games, the State Agency for Youth, Physical Culture and Sports reAthletes from 53 countries of the world participate in III WNG
Bishkek, Aug. 9, 2018. / Kabar /. The forthcoming Third World Nomad Games are expected to be attended by 1,946 athletes from 52 countries. According to the Secretariat of the Third World Nomad Games, the State Agency for Youth, Physical Culture and Sports received applications for participation from athletes through an electronic accreditation system. Access of sports delegations to the accreditation system was completed on July 31, 2018. Kyrgyzstan is leading in the number of athletes who applied for the III WNG. The country's athletes number is 458 people. The Russian Federation is the second largest sports team - 235 people, then Kazakhstan - 195, Uzbekistan - 108, Pakistan - 91, Iran - 92, Turkmenistan - 65, India - 64, Afghanistan - 62, USA - 58, Tajikistan - 55, Ukraine - 46, China - 37, Sri Lanka - 34, Mongolia - 21, France - 19, Poland - 23. Belarus and Bulgaria - 17 athletes each country. The remaining countries are represented by athletes up to 16 people. Athletes will compete in 37 sports. A total of 594 medals will be drawn (174 gold, 173 silver and 247 bronze medals). The total prize fund of the III World Nomad Games will be more than 26 million soms. Games will be held from 2 to 8 September 2018. Read more