Alageum Electric is named the general sponsor of the Fifth World Nomad Games
Alageum Electric became the general sponsor of the fifth World Nomad Games, according to a bilateral memorandum signed on July 11 with the Directorate for the Preparation and Holding of the fifth World Nomad Games.
Alageum Electric's Chairman Yerkebulan Ilyassov expressed pride in supporting Kazakhstan's cultural and sports traditions, highlighting the company's dedication to promoting traditional sports on an international level. The company will sponsor the Fifth World Nomad Games with the assistance of Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev.
This year, the Fund for the Support of National Sports was established to streamline efforts in promoting and developing national sports. The foundation aims to support athletes and coaches, preserve traditions, and enhance the quality of competitions. It also provides financial aid, improves coach and referee qualifications, and conducts research on national sports development.
Nail Nurov, the directorate's head, stated that the total operating budget for the games is 5.7 billion tenge (US$12 million), with contributions from financial partners and sponsors raising the total to about eight billion tenge (US$16.9 million).
The Fifth World Nomad Games will be held from September 8 to 13 in Astana, featuring international competitions in ethnic sports. Over 2,000 participants from 89 countries are expected to compete in 21 sports for 97 sets of medals.(Source:astanatimes)
