• Miles Hansen - President & CEO of The Stirling Foundation

• Josie McGhie - Regional Director of Eurasia, The Stirling Foundation

• Jeff McGhie - Area Legal Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Elder Marcus B. Nash and Sister Shelley Nash - Presidency of the Seventy, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Elder Jack Gerard - Presidency of the Seventy, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Jennifer Benson - Senior Humanitarian Consultant of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Olesya Pronina - Welfare Manager for the Eurasian Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Ryan Benson - CEO & Strategic Advisor of Ultaris Holdings

• Alia Gomersall - Group Translator

World Nomad Games — Delegation Overview

Kyrgyz Republic | August 31–September 6, 2026

Trip Overview

The delegation will attend the World Nomad Games in Bishkek and Cholpon-Ata, support the United States Kok-Boru team, participate in official events, and meet with government and community leaders.

Website: https://worldnomadgames.org/en/nauchnaya-programma/

Key Activities & Badge Access:

• World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony

• U.S. Embassy meet-and-greet at Zhashtyk Arena

• Kok-Boru competitions in Cholpon-Ata

• Scientific conference participation

• Meetings with Kyrgyz government ministries

• Cultural and partner-engagement opportunities

• Visit to Issyk-Kul

Accreditation

Delegation badges will provide access to the World Nomad Games’ scientific, cultural, sporting, and related programs. Badge collection will be coordinated locally.

Dress Guidance

Business casual or smart casual is recommended for official events. Attire should be polished, comfortable, and appropriate for the presence of heads of state and senior officials. Comfortable shoes and a subtle national or cultural accessory are encouraged.

• 4:35 pm‍ ‍Arrival at Manas International Airport

  Olesya Pronina

  • Driver: Pre-arranged

Attire: business dress

• 1:05 am‍ ‍Arrival at Manas International Airport TK # 346

  Elder Jack Gerard, Miles Hansen, Josie & Jeff McGhie, and Jennifer & Ryan Benson

  • Driver #1 Askat

    • +996 226 110 011

  • Driver #2 Altynbek Sydykbaev

    • +996 706 944644, +996 555 866877

    • Hyundai Grandeur, plate number 01KG213AWM, grey

  • Driver #3 Jyrgal Ajygulov

    • +996503353630

    • Hongqi E-QM5, car number 01KG562AWS, black

• 1:05-2:05 am Border Control and Baggage Claim

• 2:05-3:05 am Transfer to Hotel, Check-in, and Rest

  • Crown Hotel

    Elder Jack Gerard, Miles Hansen, and Jennifer & Ryan Benson

    • 51 Matrosova str., Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    • +996 505 51 00 51

  • Ramada by Wyndham Bishkek Centre

    Josie & Jeff McGhie

    • 37 Isanova Str, Bishkek, 720017, KGZ

    • +996 312 610 707

• 9:45am Crown Hotel group will meet in the lobby

• 9:45 - 10:00 am Bus arrives at The Crown Hotel

  • Elder Jack Gerard, Miles Hansen, and Jennifer & Ryan Benson

  • Minibus details: Akzhol, Mercedes Sprinter, plate number: 01KG903AID White

    • +996 702 50 0688

• 10:15 am Bus departs for Ramada

  • Josie & Jeff McGhie

  • Olesya will meet at the Ramada

• 10:30 am Bus departs for Zhashtyk Arena

• 11:00 am-2:00 pm‍ ‍Meet and greet with Ladd Howell & Social Media Event with the US Embassy, Sergio Gor, and Senator Steve Daines from Montana

  Elder Gerard, Miles Hansen, Jeff McGhie, Josie McGhie, Jennifer Benson, Olesya Pronina, Alia Gomersall, and Ryan Benson

  • Shashtyk Arena, 17/7 Togolok Moldo Street, Bishkek, 720000, Kyrgyz Republic

• Lunch - TBC

• 2:00 pm Arrive for shuttle pickup at one of the recommended ticket districts

  • Venue: Bishkek Arena Sports Complex

    • At the designated entrance, open your ticket on your phone

    • Scan your face using Face ID

    • Food and beverages are prohibited

• 3:00 pm Stadium grounds open

• 4:00 pm Be seated in the stands no later than one hour before the ceremony begins

• 5:00 pm World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony

  Elder Gerard filling in for Elder Nash

• Dinner - TBC

• 7:30 am‍ ‍Arrival at Manas International Airport TK 347

  Elder Marcus Nash & Shelley Nash

  • Driver: Askat

    • +996 226 110 011

• 7:30 am-8:30 am Border Control and Baggage Claim

• 8:30 am-9:30 am Transfer to Hotel, Check-in, and Rest

  • Evropa Hotel (9:30am until Transfer to Issyk Kul)

    • Ibraimova Street 70,

      Bishkek, 720021, Kyrgyzstan

• 00:00 - Transfer to Issyk Kul - TBC

  • Talisman Hotel

    Elder Marcus & Shelley Nash, Miles Hansen, Jeff & Josie McGhie, Jennifer & Ryan Benson, Olesya Pronina, and Alia Gomersall

    • Talisman Village Resort, Bosteri Village, Issyk-Kul District, Issyk-Kul Region

• 11:00 am-5:00 pm Cultural Activity with Aibek

• Potential Meetings and Events:

  • Visit current projects

  • Potential dinner arranged by Aibek and Nurlanbek Maksutov

[Elder Gerard Departure, 2:10 am TK 347]

• 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Kok Boru

  • Cholpon-Ata

  • Cholpon-Ata Hippodrome, A363 Highway, Cholpon-Ata 722315, Kyrgyz Republic

• Potential Meetings and Events

  • Possible meeting with Minister of Health, Issyk Kul

  • Possible meeting with Minister of Labor, Social Security. and Migration, Issuk Kul

  • Possible 2:00-5:00 pm Kok Boru, Oko Boru Arena, Chopon Ata

Return to Bishkek

• 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Kok Boru

  Cholpon-Ata

  • Cholpon-Ata Hippodrome, A363 Highway, Cholpon-Ata 722315, Kyrgyz Republic

• Potential Meetings and Events

  • Possible meeting with Minister of Health, Issyk Kul

  • Possible meeting with Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration, Issyk Kul

• 00:00 Transfer to Bishkek Hotel

  • Hotel TBC

    Miles Hansen

  • Sheraton

    Elder Marcus & Shelley Nash, Josie & Jeff McGhie, and Jennifer & Ryan Benson

    • 148B Kievskaya Street, Bishkek, 720001, Kyrgyzstan

[Miles Hansen Departure 2:30am TK 347]

• 10:00 am - Minister of Education

• Possible Meetings and Events

  • Possible meeting with Minister of Health and Minister of Foregin Affairs Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva

[Departures: Olesya Pronina, BSZ 6:05 am, Elder & Sister Nash, TK 349, 5:55 am, Jeff McGhie TK 345 10:10 am]

• 4:00 pm-10:00 pm - Alia’s daughter’s wedding

  Josie McGhie & Bensons

  Location:

  • Address:

[Departures: Josie McGhie, TK 349 5:55 am, Jennifer & Ryan Benson EK 2419 5:50 am]