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Buzkashi

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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 ... [MORE]

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1. Afghan National Sport - Description of Buzkashi and how the two versions differ.
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2. Asia Times: Buzkashi is more than just horsing around - Article about the game.
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3. Christian Science Monitor: Buzkashi - an Afghan tradition thrives | csmonitor.com - A favorite Afghan pastime reflects the values of the country: strength, courage, and horsemanship.
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4. National Sport - Bozkashi - Article by Larry B. Lambert.
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5. The Fierce Afghani Game of Buskashi - Article by Mr. Ginger.
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6. Yahoo Groups: Buzkashi - A mailing list to discuss the ancient horseback game of buzkashi and its recreation.
7. BootsnAll.com: The Game of Buzkashi - Article by Mr Ginger.
8. Czabe.com: Buzkashi - The Afghanistan Pastime - Description and photos of the game by Tom Geraci.
9. ESPN.com: Love your NFL? Then check out buzkashi - Side-by-side comparision of buzkashi and NFL.

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