Kazakh wrestling, or Kuresi (Kazakh: Qazaq Kuresi or Қазақ күресі), is a traditional combat sport in which two athletes wrestle from a standing position, attempting to force both of their opponent's shoulders to touch the ground simultaneously. It is regarded as a form of martial art with origins among the nomadic peoples of Kazakhstan, where it historically served as both combat training and a form of entertainment.
Kazakh wrestling, or Kuresi (Kazakh: Qazaq Kuresi or Қазақ күресі), is a traditional combat sport in which two athletes wrestle from a standing position, attempting to force both of their opponent's shoulders to touch the ground simultaneously. It is regarded as a form of martial art with origins among the nomadic peoples of Kazakhstan, where it historically served as both combat training and a form of entertainment.
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