Buzkashi EXPLAINED! Watch the World's Most Dangerous Sport in Action

[@FarWestChina]

Thanks for watching! I know this kind of game may not appeal to everybody, but buzkashi is a fascinating look at the Central Asian culture. If you want to read the full rules of the game, you can visit the FarWestChina website here: ▶ Buzkashi rules: www.farwestchina.com/culture/buzkashi-rules-explained/

[@edrees40]

though it is popular in central asia but worth to mention it is the national sport of Afghanistan.

[@FarWestChina]

+Lucky Boy You're exactly right. I wish I would have mentioned that in the video but unfortunately didn't. Thanks for sharing!

[@streamx2]

I think that area of Tajikistan used to be part of Afghanistan until the British and Russians divided it and then it became Badakhsan Afghanistan and Badakhshan Tajikistan but they are the same people.

[@mongolchiuud8931]

It was never apart of "Tajikistan" as Tajikistan didnt exist back then. LOL It was apart of the Uzbek Khanate Bukhara in the 1800s and giving to the Durrani(Abdali/Afghans).

[@taled8320]

Afghanistan is in Central Asia too.

[@ChromeMan04]

livelifetothefull Tajikistan was never part of Afghanistan lol

[@litlboxer1]

This national game of Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@walidbarsaat1229]

You forgot that buzkashi is the national game of Afghanistan.

[@hannug1877]

that is why he said central asian game which include all countries' name end up with stan

[@MM-hq5qk]

This is afghanistans national sport

[@iloveamerica8541]

Fits the nation of Afghanistan

[@raymondkarelse3899]

I enjoyed you video! What an interesting sport! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@FarWestChina]

+Raymond Karelse Thank you, Raymond! So glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment to let me know ;)

[@Cashewthenut]

What an abusive sport

[@Georgesnon-stop]

Incredible video and explanation!

[@FarWestChina]

+China Non-Stop Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ArtyWildmaker]

Ancient games in a culture as old as the earth, always raw, and highly tribal, make me see humanity in its full expression. Thanks for this great footage of celebration in the old ways!

[@FarWestChina]

+Sally Blakemore Thank you, Sally!

[@ravees5193]

Feels and looks great as long as you are not that dead calf

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

Oh by the way. Don't know if you knew this but, They think this is pretty rad in Afghanistan.

[@mirwaismuhammadi2282]

Buzkashi is Afghan national game This game more play in afghanistan then other asian countries 🏇

[@xiaoyexu2335]

great video im from urumqi and now i study in usa

[@FarWestChina]

+徐小烨 Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a great time studying in the US :)

[@mikemantle]

Jomboy has brought me here.

[@RandomRyan]

Interesting :)

[@sannutajik867]

Most favriout game 🏇✌️❤️

[@robertalcantara810]

Ima sound like my wife here but, i feel bad for those horses..

[@yungboomer6467]

not the goat?

[@BadMouton]

Never heard of Buzkashi until today, super cool! Any ideas on why a goat though?

[@FarWestChina]

+BadMouton It's just been the tradition for centuries. Perhaps a sheep was just too heavy? :)

[@Cashewthenut]

And why the horse abuse?

[@madisonwiliiams5403]

Things I see wrong with this sport 1. Horses are too small for people 2. People are whipping horses 3. Riders are pulling on horses mouths with severe bits 4. Horse made to run into other horses and people

[@Cashewthenut]

And much more

[@vcntsoccer2313]

VERY CURIOUS!! RAHMET!! THANK

[@FarWestChina]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@sera8510]

This has to be one of the cruelest sport i have ever seen those bits are practically ripping through there mouth! Horses never should be used for this. Horses are loyal and will do anything there riders say THEY ARE NOT ENJOYING THIS. would u want to have a metal hunk in our mouth (I am not against bits you can have the harshest bit but in soft hands in can become a kind bit) and would you like to be forced into people and fall over while having your mouth pulled up and ur mouth being ripped into two NO there pulling there head up there mouths are open in complete pain it should actual be illegal and under animal cruelty for the way there treating those horses. A HORSE FELL OVER BC THE RIDER WAS PULLING S HARD AND JERKING THE HORSE WAS TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THE PAIN CAN YOU PEOPLE NOT SEE THIS SOMEONE NEED TO GET IN THERE AND STOP IT WHO GIVE CRAP IF IT TRADITION WOOPY POOPY GET OVER IT THERE HURTING ACTUAL ANIMAL IMAGEN IF YOU WERE THAT HORSE! WHIPPING THE HORSE TO GET UP! WOW THAT'S CROSSING THE FRICKEN LINE HONEY SOME ONE NEEDS TO GO OVER THERE STICK A BIT IN THE RIDERS MOUTH YANK IT UP RIP THERE MOUTH OUT THEN MAKE THEM FALL OVER AND WHIP THEM TO GET UP HOW THE HECK IS THIS STILL LEGAL WTF! There my rant, an equestrian had to do it so people could see that this is so cruel it not even cool. Edit: "central Asia's most dangerous game" YEAH 4 THE HORSES!

[@willl237]

do u eat meat?

[@response2u]

How about professional wrestling, UFC, or boxing? Aren't they cruel sports?

[@anelbekbolatkyzy954]

we also eat meat of the horses)

[@xahbal]

have you seen Rambo III? Rambo does the same thing in Afghanistan.

[@FarWestChina]

Ha! Yes, I have and I know exactly which scene you're referring to. It's definitely the same game :)

[@dehechenka]

yeah its the same game. in afghanistan they play all the time

[@mohammedfasi2227]

See rambo 3 he lifted a fake goat

[@wackyruss]

Check out my kokpar video I just uploaded!

[@FarWestChina]

Thanks for letting me know. Next time you can just add the link to make it easier to find.

[@ravinegi4602]

This is stupid game cruelty to animals should be banned

[@akkae666]

Peta is crawling into holes and crying after this 🤣🤣

[@WSNight-]

Rambo 3

[@FFUURRSSAANN]

When you make a video you should do some research first or you should try to fix it ad many say Buzkashi is Afghanistan national game & The game was also used to practice to be good in war using horse as practice for warriors in war & attack the opposition enemies camps & drag people on the horseback this was mentioned in many historical stories of Arabs also competing to attack the enemy camps sometimes at night & kidnapping & bringing their enemies & leaders from their camps & tents. You have polo we have buzkashi. Allah knows best.

[@isu_boxeradylbekuulu3238]

Kok boru this only Kyrgyz game not all central Asian republick

[@FarWestChina]

I've seen a number of Central Asian countries play some version of this game. It's extremely popular all over the region.

[@mr3gaming235]

It is a Afghani sports

[@zachmayarbeats2258]

buzkashi is national sport of Afghanistan too but u didnt mentioned it that's why I disliked.

[@FarWestChina]

+Mujiii Mayar You are correct. I didn't know that at the time I first witnessed buzkashi and unfortunately there's no way to edit a published video. Thanks for your comment and correction!

[@zachmayarbeats2258]

Travel Xinjiang: Far West China now i liked ur video because u r extremely kind and how can I be selfish. thank u

[@israarkhan7711]

Its ok Rambo 3 will say it all 🇦🇫 Thnx for the vid nice work peace

[@Annalisa16]

Absolutely sick people

[@ellomate..]

lol this is the most bad ass sport

[@Cashewthenut]

You seem like a good man, but it hurts that you see nothing wrong with this.

[@FarWestChina]

Are you concerned about the goat, the horse or the man?

[@Cashewthenut]

@@FarWestChina mainly the horses. But yes the goat as well. The men are there voluntarily, and it's their own faults if they get hurt.

[@melissawillchene4464]

You need to understand in other parts of the world and other cultures animals hold a different value than what you probably place on them. It doesn't do this guy any good to act all concerned he's obviously there to experience the culture not critique it.