Interesting programme on...

UK only I'm afraid. An interesting programme on the ancient but still popular and successful tradition of Iranian wrestling BBC - BBC Radio 4 Programmes - Wrestling with the Iranians

Definitely worth a listen.

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Is Iranian Wrestling where they wear all those coloured strips of cloth when they fight ?

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um....no.



Although you can read about the history here

I really like the pants in this one, I'm kind of a paisley freak!

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then what did I watch ? lol.

any links to clips ?

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Mongolian Wrestling (Shuaijiao)
This is Mongolian wrestling a sport loved by the Mongolian people. Before the game, a revered elder will select the pairs of contestants and take assume the role of judge. Two sides of participants will send singers to lay down a challenge. After three rounds, wrestlers make their entrance while dancing lion or eagle steps. There is no time limit in the games, either is the area, age, or weight; but the loser will not come on again. Its rules state that they are not allowed to hold the other's leg or wrestle in a kneeling posture. Any part above the knee signifies the failure. The winner will finally be declared the wrestling hero.
Besides the wonderful game itself, the dress of wrestlers is also a distinctive highlight. They will wear waistcoats made from cowhide and canvas that leave the arms bare. The waistcoats are decorated with copper or silver rivets and on the back characters indicate the wearer's prowess. Around their waists they wear aprons in red, yellow, and blue colors. The trousers are mostly white with animals and flower patterns. Finally, silk fringes adorn their necks, the number of the colored strips symbolizing their place in the competition.

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some good moustachage going on in that black and white photo



isnt there a wrestling hold called the iranian?

shoulder in the armpit and arm around the neck (or sumit like that)?

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Thanks TaichiMantis,

I knew it wasn't just a dream.

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