Directory of Buzkashi Resources

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Buzkashi, or goat grabbing, is the national sport of Afghanistan. The game starts with a headless goat carcass placed in the center of a circle and surrounded by the players of two opposing teams. The object of the game is to get control of the carcass and bring it to the scoring area. Buzkashi is divided into two versions, Tudabarai and Qarajai. The game is very similar to polo except for fewer rules. Players are not allowed to shoot or stab a member of the opposing team.

Resources in This Category

• Afghan National Sport

  http://walidsalehi.tripod.com/buzhashi.htm
  Description of Buzkashi and how the two versions differ.

• Asia Times: Buzkashi is more than just horsing around

  http://www.atimes.com/ind-pak/BD13Df01.html
  Article about the game.

• ESPN.com: Love your NFL? Then check out buzkashi

  http://www.espn.com/page2/s/farrey/011011.html
  Side-by-side comparison of buzkashi and NFL.

• Yahoo Groups: Buzkashi

  http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/buzkashi/
  A mailing list to discuss the ancient horseback game of buzkashi and its recreation.

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• Home > Sports > Equestrian > Polo
• Home > Regional > Asia > Afghanistan > Recreation and Sports

 

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