In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo

Teenage girls in Kyrgyzstan are breaking tradition by competing in kok-boru, a dangerous sport similar to polo. Kok-boru, which translates to "blue horse," involves riders on horseback trying to pick up a goat carcass from the ground and deposit it into a goal. The girls' participation in the sport is a significant departure from cultural norms, where kok-boru is typically played by men. By competing, these young women are challenging societal expectations and paving the way for greater female involvement in the sport.

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