Sport

These traditional and indigenous sports are practiced in different parts of the world and represent the culture and heritage of their respective countries.

Traditional and indigenous sports recognised by ICTSG

Kowat Alrami is a traditional martial art. It includes the training of self defence. It is an important part of the Arabian heritage and culture.

Zurkhaneh is a deep-rooted Iranian traditional sports. It is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Traditional wrestling also known as belt wrestling or struggle in some parts is one of the most renowned and special traditional sport for the world especially for Central Asia and Russia.

Falconry or hawking is sport that involves taming and training a bird of prey to hunt­ not for itself but for its trainer, who is referred to as a falconer.