New head of traditional Korean wrestling body Lee Jun-hee, new chief of the Korea Ssireum Association, the governing body of traditional Korean wrestling, speaks during an interview with Yonhap ...

Igbo traditional weddings, also known as Igba Nkwu Nwanyi (wine-carrying ceremony), are one of the most vibrant and meaningful marital rites in Nigeria. The ceremony is rooted in deep cultural ...

This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024 shows people participating in a traditional wrestling contest in Nahrin district, north Afghanistan's Baghlan province. Wrestling, a traditional sport with deep ...

The Ozo title holders in Igbo land have harmonized and unified the process of title-taking across all Igbo communities to preserve its orthodox values and uphold its significance.

The competition aims at promoting traditional wrestling and encouraging public participation in indigenous sports, a press release said. Entries free. Published - June 14, 2025 06:18 pm IST.

This style of wrestling, known as "kushti" or "dangal", has millennia-old roots but emerged during the period of India's Mughal rulers in the 16th century, blending traditional hand-to-hand combat ...

Traditional wrestling in Iran set for national recognition, says minister. Tourism; October 16, 2024 - 17:26. TEHRAN – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza ...

This style of wrestling is known as kushti or dangal. It has centuries-old roots but emerged during the 16th century in India when the region was under Mughal rule. There are no blows or kicking ...

"When we fight, we sweat," said 33-year-old Mauli Jamdade, a wrestling star in Maharashtra state, rubbing red-brown earth onto his body for each clash. "The mud gives us grip and helps us grapple ...

Mud wrestling, also known as “kushti”, is a traditional Indian sport that combines ancient combat techniques with Persian martial arts. Photo: AFP.

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives. 3 min read. May 30, 2025 - 5:26PM. AFP. A wrestler showers himself with mud from the wrestling pit.

Traditional rulers from across Igbo land in the South East have pledged to deliver at least 70 percent of the region’s votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.