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What is Buhurt? Inside the brutal world of medieval combat sport

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Buhurt is a modern-day full contact combat sport which involves fighters using blunt steel weapons and armour characteristic of the medieval times. But why would anyone wish to compete in this extreme activity?

Added on the 14/07/2022 12:32:14 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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