Photos: Traditional Chookheh wrestling tournament in Northeastern Iran

ESFARAYEN – Tournaments of Chookheh wrestling, one of the traditional styles of wrestling in Iran, are annually held in different parts of the country including the northeastern city of Esfarayen in North Khorasan province. The sport event usually attracts a massive crowd of spectators.

 

 

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By IRNA

Source Article from http://theiranproject.com/blog/2016/04/03/photos-traditional-chookheh-wrestling-tournament-northeastern-iran/

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