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Mongolian wrestling (Mongolian: bökh) is a traditional sport that has existed in Mongolia for centuries.
Wrestling is one of Mongolia’s age-old "Three Manly Skills" (along with horsemanship and archery).
The wrestler, dressed in an open-chested wrestling shirt, called a zodog, is performing a traditional dance before a match. He keeps one hand on his trainer's shoulder and circles around him a few times, keeping his eyes closed most of the time.

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Mongolian wrestling (Mongolian: bökh) is a traditional sport that has existed in Mongolia for centuries.<br />
Wrestling is one of Mongolia’s age-old "Three Manly Skills" (along with horsemanship and archery).<br />
The wrestler, dressed in an open-chested wrestling shirt, called a zodog, is performing a traditional dance before a match. He keeps one hand on his trainer's shoulder and circles around him a few times, keeping his eyes closed most of the time.