Traditional Sports

Traditional and indigenous sports recognised by ICTSG

Falconry or hawking is sport that involves taming and training a bird of prey to hunt­ not for itself but for its trainer, who is referred to as a falconer.

Zurkhaneh is a deep-rooted Iranian traditional sports. It is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Camel racing is a deep-rooted traditional sport that finds its origins in the desert culture of the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a popular sport in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Australia, and Mongolia.