CULTURE — June 24, 2026

Afghan Buzkashi Federation Head Joins World Nomad Games Meeting by Video Link

Scheduled for Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 6 September 2026, the games will feature Afghanistan's national team competing to display its traditional sports, cultural heritage and sporting potential.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok2 min read

Afghan Buzkashi Federation Head Joins World Nomad Games Meeting by Video Link
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Ghulam Sarwar Jalal, president of the Afghanistan National Buzkashi, Tent Pegging and Traditional Sports Federation, participated in a coordination meeting for the sixth World Nomad Games through a video link connection. He joined the meeting while on a business trip in India. The discussions during the meeting centered on the preparations for Afghanistan's national team.

The sixth World Nomad Games are planned to be held in Kyrgyzstan. They will run from the 31st of August to the 6th of September in the year 2026. Afghanistan's team is expected to compete in several traditional sports during the games.

Jalal used the video link to provide updates on the team's readiness and to coordinate with other participants in the meeting. The federation's involvement highlights the country's commitment to participating in international events focused on nomadic and traditional sports.

The event provides an opportunity for athletes from Afghanistan to demonstrate their skills in sports such as Buzkashi. It also allows for the promotion of cultural heritage through these competitions. The national team will represent the sporting potential of the country on this global platform.

Preparations are ongoing to ensure that the team is ready for the challenges of the games. The coordination meeting served as an important step in finalizing plans for the Afghan delegation's participation.

Read the original reporting at Pajhwok

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