Iranian pahlevani wrestling unesco recognised cultural gem

Iranian pahlevani wrestling unesco recognised cultural gem

Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world and is a traditional sport in many countries throughout the world. It has been practiced in all ancient civilisations including Egypt and China. In Indian mythology we have heard of wrestling bouts between Bheema and his rivals. In different countries, different forms of wrestling have evolved. In Turkey, oil wrestling (where the participants are drenched in oil) is a national sport and is calle…