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ASTANA, 13 September (BelTA — Anadolu) — Archery is getting a great deal
of interest at the current 5th World Nomad Games held in Kazakhstan,
said the head of the Turkish Traditional Archery Federation on
Wednesday.
Cengiz Toksoz told Anadolu that traditional Turkish
archery events, which are listed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural
Heritage List, are followed with great interest in Kazakhstan, including
during the weeklong games, which are set to wrap up on Saturday.
«Athletes
competing in traditional archery have helped promote Turkey by wearing
outfits that reflect Turkish motifs and traditions,» Tokgoz said.
Their
goal is not just to shoot arrows but also to showcase the clothing they
design, which embodies Turkish traditions and patterns, and to serve as
cultural ambassadors, he said.
Togsoz added that they proudly
represent Türkiye with a delegation of 10 athletes who qualified to
compete after rigorous national qualifiers.
«Currently, we stand
as one of the fastest-growing federations in the nation, boasting over
21,000 licensed athletes and more than 700 registered clubs. As a
federation, we continue our work without letup to bring Turkish archery
to more people.»
The 5th World Nomad Games are taking place in
Kazakhstan’s capital Astana on Sept. 8-14 under the motto «Uly Dala
dubiri,” meaning «Gathering in the Great Steppe.”
Held since 2014, the event also includes traditional sports such as riding, wrestling, and hunting.
