Buzkashi

Buzkashi is one of the ancient games played in Afghanistan. Buzkashi literally means "goat killing" and the name was derived from hunting of mountain goats by champions on horseback. The game originated from the time of Chengis Khan, one of the rulers of medieval Afghanistan. Provinces of Maimana, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Quataghan are the most popular destinations for Buzkashi. Due to the religious belief women are not allowed to watch the game. There are mainly two types of BuzkashiPlayed Tudabarai & Qarajai.