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StoryTraditional Wrestling Event Highlights Local Culture in Golestan
Dehyari Mohammadabad Gorgan finds relevance amid recent regional developments in traditional sports following an event held in Golestan province. The first National Tournament of “Alysh” traditional Turkmen wrestling commenced in Kalale County, Golestan, featuring 130 competitors from 24 provinces, showcasing a discipline rooted in Golestan, Khorasan, and Mazandaran (hispantv.com). The club's locale benefits from these cultural sporting festivals, reinforcing regional engagement with ancestral wrestling traditions. “Alysh” or “Gurash” involves competitors wearing belts and attempting to topple opponents while maintaining grip—a style reflective of the region’s sporting heritage (hispantv.com).