The Comeback of Kokpar, the Central Asian Horse GameCEFR A1
12 Oct 2025
Adapted from Vlast.kz, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Ivan Oleynikov, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Kokpar is a horse game.
- It is played in Central Asia.
- Players compete to score with a dummy goat.
- The game is popular in Kazakhstan.
- Players ride on horses.
- The game has modern rules now.
Difficult words
- game — A sport or activity for fun.
- play — To engage in an activity for enjoyment.played
- player — A person taking part in a game.Players
- horse — A large animal used for riding.horses
- score — To gain points in a game.
- goat — A farm animal with horns that is often kept for milk.
- popular — Liked or enjoyed by many people.
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Discussion questions
- What is your favorite game to play?
- Why do you think Kokpar is popular in Kazakhstan?
- Have you ever played a game with animals?
- What makes a game fun for you?
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