Kyrgyzstan competed at the World Games 2017 [1] in Wroclaw, Poland, from 20 July 2017 to 30 July 2017.
| Kyrgyzstan at the World Games 2017 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | KGZ |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan |
| in Wroclaw, Poland 20 July 2017 – 30 July 2017 | |
| Competitors | 4 in 1 sport |
| World Games appearances | |
| Sports | Men | Women | Total | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickboxing | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Kyrgyzstan has qualified at the 2017 World Games:
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