Kazakhstan hosts first Open Asian Falconry Cup

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  Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup as the main competition of the fifth Shygys Salburyny International Festival.

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  The two-day event featured contests with golden eagles, hawks and saker falcons.

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  Participants came from 10 countries, and around 15,000 spectators attended.

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  Serikbolsyn Zhalgasuly won the golden eagle competition, Zaki Makhmudkhan the hawk title and Temirali Tolegenuly the saker falcon event.

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  Organisers said they hoped the competition would promote Kazakhstan’s hunting heritage and bring wider recognition to the traditions.

Who

Falconers from Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Russia, China, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Spain and Hungary took part.

What

Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup, featuring contests with golden eagles, hawks and saker falcons.

When

The two-day event took place before the article was published on 13 October 2026. Exact dates are not stated.

Where

Kazakhstan. The specific location is not stated.

Why

Organisers hoped to promote Kazakhstan’s hunting heritage and encourage wider recognition of the traditions.

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