The captain of the U.S. team presented commemorative gifts to the late coach’s family. The athletes warmly remembered their mentor, who helped build ties between American and Kyrgyz players.

Mirlan Srazhdinov coached the U.S. national team at the World Nomad Games in 2016 and 2018.

He was a player and captain of Borulu team, representing it from 1997 to 2016. In 2014, he represented Kyrgyzstan at the first World Nomad Games.

Mirlan Srazhdinov died on March 12, 2025, during a kok-boru match.