Kazakhstan national team and “Astana” club goalkeeper Muhammedjan Seysen is spending his vacation in his native Zhambyl region.
Idman.Biz reports that the 26-year-old goalkeeper took part in “Gok Boru” competitions with local youth.
The footage has attracted interest from football fans and anyone interested in the country’s history.
For context, “Gok Boru” is a traditional sport rooted in the ancient practices of Turkic peoples. It originated from hunting wolves on the steppe. Ancient Turks used the game practically to maintain the fighting skills and horsemanship of young men who stayed home during wartime. Today, the sport is still actively played in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
