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A young Persian wrestler practices a distinctive ritual movement called charkh (or čarḵ, meaning "wheel" or "spin") in Pahlevani tradition. Its part of Iran's ancient athletic and martial heritage, combining gymnastics, strength training, wrestling, koshti pahlavani

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