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Teenage Girls Compete in Dangerous Kok-Boru Sport in Kyrgyzstan

Teenage girls in Kyrgyzstan are challenging traditions by competing in 'kok-boru,' a dangerous equestrian sport similar to polo.

24 Jul, 09:00 — 24 Jul, 09:00
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NYTMostly Factual15d ago

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

Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”

By Alexander M. Thompson and Sevindj Nurkiyazova

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