Kazakhstan Barysy prize fund $ 150,000

"The winner of the tournament will receive USD 150 thousand. Thus the prized fund increased by KZT 5 million", said A.Shorayev. He added that one of the spectators' of the contest will win a brand new car. Fighter who will perform the most exciting fight will also be presented with a new car. Recall that "Kazakhstan Barysy" has been held since 2010. This year's tournament will be held in Astana on June 29. Twenty eight sportsmen from different regions of the country will take part in the event. NOTE: Kazakh kures (Kazakh Traditional Wrestling) followed its own path of development throughout the centuries. During the Saks period (5th to 2nd centuries B.C.), wrestling had an educational purpose and served as development of physical resistance. Most interestingly, it was not restricted to men. Ancient Greek writer Claudius Elia reported that if a Saks man wanted to marry, he had to fight his future wife. If the man lost the fight, the woman would have control over him. Only the strongest men were thus in a position of power in ancient Kazakhstan. Italian traveller Marco Polo also mentioned in his writings that the art of wrestling was part of the preparation of Kazakh warriors and that girls fought equal to boys, Kazinform refers to fila-official.com.