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Wrestlers compete during the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Monday, July 11, 2016. The event features traditional wrestling, archery and horse racing.

Video. Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival

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Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival.

Mongolian wrestlers are preparing for the annual Naadam festival with rigorous training sessions at the Basu sport complex.

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The footage shows athletes sparring, working on strength exercises and playing football as part of their preparation for the traditional competition.

Held every July, Naadam is one of Mongolia's most important cultural celebrations and features traditional wrestling, horse racing and archery.

The wrestlers combine modern training methods with traditions passed down through generations, with the Mongolian flag flying at the camp as they prepare for the event.

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