Mongolian Wrestlers

Folk Champions (Bökh)

Traditional Mongolian wrestlers who compete in the national sport Bökh during the Naadam festival.

Quick Facts

Date of BirthAntiquity

EraAntiquity–present

Country of OriginMongolia

Rank / TitleTraditional National Sport

Active YearsAntiquity–present

Biography

Mongolian Bökh wrestlers wear open-front jackets (zodog) and briefs (shuudag). In un-timed matches without weight divisions, touching the ground with elbow, knee, or back loses.

Associated Martial Arts

BokhNotable figure→

Mongolia's national wrestling and one of the three manly games of the Naadam festival. The tournament is held under open sky on grass, with hundreds taking part at once.