Mongolian Bökh: An unmissable highlight of the Naadam Fair

The Mongolian Bökh competition kicked off amidst great anticipation at the 35th Inner Mongolia Grassland Naadam Festival, with more than 500 Bökh wrestlers from Inner Mongolia engaged in fierce competition.

On the vast grasslands, Bökh is known as one of the "Three Manly Skills" alongside horse racing and archery. In ancient times, wrestling competitions were an important way to select brave warriors and talented generals. Today, this sport remains an indispensable and celebrated event at the Naadam Fair.

Bayinmend, from the West Ujimqin Banner in Xilingol League, is one of these Bökh wrestlers. He is the first Bökh wrestler in his family. With seven years of hard training and natural talent, the 27-year-old Mongolian youth has already demonstrated his skill on the competition field.