Kazakh wrestling
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
Template:Orphan Kazakh wrestling was introduced by Kazakh people back in ancient times. The winner in Kazakh wrestling becomes more respectable among the people. For example, the great kazakh wrestler Kazhymykan Munaitpasov not only involved his name in kazakh history, you can also meet his name on world sports' fame list.
The first competition by Kazakh wrestling was held in village sports festival in 1938. After that the competitions are traditionally held in the cities of the republic. The first international tournament was held in 1952 among asian participants. When Kazakhstan gained its independence, popuarity of kazakh wrestling extremely increased. Since 1991, the national championships and the leagues are being held every year.
Kazakhs organized International Kazakh Wrestling Federation (IKWF) in World Congress in Berlin in 2004. Serik Tukiev became the first federation president.
The first Asian Championship by Kazakh wrestling was held in Altaisky Krai, Russia in 2005. There was a big international tournament named after Kazakhstan's president in November, 2005. More than 100 athletes from 25 countries participated there. Among them were Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands, France and others. Mongolia held II Asian Championship in July, 2011.[1] Kazakh wrestling championship was held in August 2011.
This game intensify the human body, strengthens muscles, teaches tolerance, bravery, agility, trains to think clearly and find a way out of problematic situations. It is also the national art of self-defense. Wrestlers gain the ability to use all the strength in their body. That means they're allowed to employ all the methods on the belt and above. The point is to throw the opponent with his back down.
The wrestlers are divided into 3 groups depending on their age and 8 categories depending on weight. Adults compete for 10 minutes and teenagers for 5 minutes. Kazakh wrestling is included in zonal, regional, republician sports festival programs, teams are honoured throughout the Kazakhstan territory.[2]
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