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Turkish Sash Wrestling

T
PLAYERS
2, with a referee
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Each player wears a long sash tied loosely around their waist and grips their opponent's sash with both hands.

2

Without letting go of the sash, wrestlers try to lift, twist, or off-balance each other using leg trips and body turns.

3

Touching the ground with anything other than your feet ends the bout in your opponent's favor.

4

A referee watches for safety and calls out fouls like grabbing outside the sash or striking.

5

Matches are typically short, and winners move on to face the next challenger in a friendly bracket.