Qazaq kuresi is one of the oldest sports of the Kazakh people. In modern Kazakhstan, this martial art is highly popular among the population. The history of the development of Qazaq kuresi is closely intertwined with the deep-rooted history of the Kazakh nation. No gathering or festive event ever took place without competitions in this form of wrestling. Wrestlers who achieved victory through strength became respected and honored figures among the people.
In 2016, UNESCO included Qazaq kuresi in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its contribution to strengthening relations between communities based on the principles of tolerance, goodwill, and cooperation.
