Abstract:

Modern national sports, which have become a natural continuation of traditional practices, are gaining increasing popularity in Kazakhstan. This is confirmed by the organization and holding of the V World Nomad Games in September 2024 in Astana.

National sports, for the most part, were historically formed as preparation for military actions with the predominant role of masculinity. Directions of military art, having been transformed into corresponding sports, carry in themselves, on the one hand, the fundamental basis of military affairs, on the other hand, they are forced to compete with other sports. Transformation from martial arts into sports led to the development of the interest of a wider audience. And both lovers of the history of military art and history buffs who seek to become familiar with the history of their people from the practical side show interest in them.

There is a proverb in Kazakh language that says «Bilektin kushimen, naizanyn ushymen», which applies exclusively to the territorial integrity of the country, that was defended by previous generations by « the strength of the wrist, and the tip of the spear». And many Kazakhstanis today are no longer interested in the cultural component, but in the practical side of traditional practices, among which kokpar, traditional archery, audaryspak and other types of national sports come to the fore.

And in this, the emotional component plays an important role, which requires more detailed study by the academic community.

The work will examine the relationship between emotional frameworks and interest in national sports among Kazakhstanis, including among the urbanized population.

The analysis will be performed on the basis of data obtained through participant observation.