COMMENT: For Kazakhstan, World Nomad Games were a geopolitical foot-in-the-door
By Ailis Halligan in Astana The 5 World Nomad Games wrapped up at the weekend in the Kazakh capital, Astana. Kazakhstan for the first time played host to the unique sporting event, which brings nations together in a celebration of nomadic sport and identity.
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