International Traditional and Heroic Contest

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The International Traditional and Heroic Contest is an international competition of Iranian traditional and heroic sports. Despite being Iranian sports, these sports have worldwide enthusiasts and athletes.

In the 2008 edition of the competition held in Kish Island, Iran 17 national teams participated:

• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Canada
• England
• Germany
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Nepal
• Nigeria
• Sri Lanka
• South Korea
• Tajikistan
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• United States

The second international contest was held in February 2008 in Kish Island with the participation of 21 teams from 17 countries. The final standing were:

• 1st Place : Iran
• 2nd Place : Tajikistan
• 3rd Place : Iraq
• 4th Place : Nepal
• 5th Place : Sri Lanka
• 6th Place : South Korea