The Kazakh people have many national games that are distinguished by their uniqueness. Mostly games of an intellectual, entertaining and sports nature. And the most interesting thing is that there are also competitive games, which have been passed down from generation to generation from time immemorial.
Due to the fact that the ancestors of the Kazakhs were batyrs and loved to compete. With the help of the competition, the Kazakhs invested in themselves a moral and physical mood, and also passed it on to their children for battles and trials, which they met repeatedly.
The following can also be attributed to the national games: “kokpar”, “kures”, “bike”, “kyz kuu” and others. All these games develop skills such as endurance, agility, courage and flexibility, and most importantly, the ability to control a horse.
Today, one of the sports that is reviving and gaining rapid popularity is Audaryspak (rider wrestling). This sport is one of the native ones for the Turkish and nomadic peoples.
According to the rules, at a distance of 500 m from each other, two rivals on horseback go to the start. At the referee’s signal, everyone tries to pull the opponent to their starting mark. More precisely, gardeners should strive to pull each other off the horse, grabbing hands and using special techniques.
The game is held at various folk festivals, festivities, holidays, and also as a sport, competition.
– An interesting fact – for audaryspak they choose a frisky, strong horse and a well-fitted saddle, but the weight and age of the player do not matter.
– An important point, the national games of the Kazakhs take place and participate in the World Nomad Games, which is held every 2 years.
When you plan your trip to Kazakhstan, you can take into account that the next World Nomad Games will be held in 2024 in Kazakhstan.
