NOMAD GAMES: a nomadic games competition was held among students
The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted the NOMAD GAMES nomadic games competition among students, organized by the Faculty of History and the Faculty of Philology. The competition was aimed at promoting national sports and increasing students’ interest in physical activity. A total of 16 teams representing the University’s faculties took part in the event.
The competition brought together teams of six students who competed in various traditional games. Alongside individual skills, the participants demonstrated teamwork, mutual support and a high level of physical fitness throughout the event.
The NOMAD GAMES programme consisted of two stages. During the first stage, the teams competed in traditional sports including assyk atu, kettlebell lifting and arm wrestling. These disciplines tested the participants’ strength, agility, speed and accuracy. The second stage featured a tug-of-war competition, where the teams demonstrated their coordination, unity and team spirit.
The participants not only demonstrated their skills in traditional games but also showed a strong competitive spirit throughout the competition. Each stage was marked by determination, active participation and a strong commitment to achieving the best result.
The event placed particular emphasis on promoting traditional games among students, encouraging interest in physical activity and strengthening a culture of teamwork. At the same time, NOMAD GAMES provided an opportunity to bring traditional sports into the modern university environment and promote national values among young people.
Following the results of the competition, the winners were determined. The first place was awarded to the School of Economics and Higher Business. The Faculty of Law took second place, while the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences secured third place.
The NOMAD GAMES nomadic games competition became one of the university’s initiatives aimed at increasing students’ sports and social engagement, promoting traditional sports and strengthening national values among young people.
