Moldavian Wrestlers (Trîntă)
Folk Wrestlers
Traditional Moldavian and Romanian wrestlers who preserved the belt-wrestling sport Trîntă.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthMiddle Ages
EraMiddle Ages–present
Country of OriginMoldova / Romania
Rank / TitleTrîntă Traditional Wrestling Heritage
Active Years1400–present
Biography
Moldavian folk wrestlers preserved Trîntă as a rite of passage. Fought in belt-hold (Trîntă la curea) or free-grip styles, champions win a live ram (berbec).