The victory with a prize of 1.2 million rubles in the most prestigious distance of 2400 meters was won by the runner Gulfstream Van Anatoly Baishev of the Amginsky ulus, the press service of the head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and the government of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) reports on June 20.
Horse archery competitions were held for the first time in Ysyakh Olonkho. The runners competed at a distance of 90 meters, in which three targets were placed to the left of the course. The main condition is that the horses cover the distance at a gallop.
According to the director of the competition, Pyotr Neustroev, these types of competitions are practiced by the peoples of the Turko-Mongol group. Today it was mainly about demonstration performances, but in the next Ysyakh this sport will be included in the mandatory program of sports competitions.
Let us remind you that Ysyakh is a Yakut holiday dedicated to welcoming summer and communicating with the sky. Celebrated at the end of June, on the summer solstice.
According to Yakut legends, Elley Bootur, the progenitor of the peoples of Yakutia, was the first to say the algys prayer to the gods of Aiyy and founded Ysyakh.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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