Wrestling is one of the most diverse sports in the world with nearly 200 countries participating worldwide. Wrestling was presented during every modern Summer Olympics except in Paris 1900. Wrestling builds determination, zeal, perseverance, and Wrestlers are known for their hard work ethic.
Works of art from 3000bc depict belt wrestling in Babylonia and Egypt, and the Sumerian Gilgamesh epic has a description of wrestling in hand-to-hand combat, and as a sportive form of combat substituting the submission of a contestant for his death
Wrestling, which was always popular in ancient Greece, occupied a prominent place in the Olympic Games. It was developed by ancient Greeks as a way of training soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. After the Greeks were defeated, the Roman Empire borrowed from Greek wrestling, but eliminated much of the brutality.
The governing body is composed of elected officials, coaches, referees, and representatives from various wrestling clubs within the region. Their collective mission is to advance wrestling as a sport of excellence and integrity, fostering opportunities for young athletes to compete at national and international levels.
Hosting Bulletjie Wrestling tournaments aims to ensure mass participation informally, exposing young wrestlers and new parents to wrestling competitions without focusing on achievement or recognition.
The goal is to have continuous participation at Bulletjie tournaments and through this the wrestlers will receive a unique Bulletjie medal which can be mounted on a customized shield.
Medals are handed to the club representative at every Bulletjie tournament to hand over to the wrestlers.
There are multiple Bulletjie tournaments in a year and the Bulletjie Shield has space for 4 medals plus space for 1 bigger medal earned at the Bulletjie Championship.
Only age 5 (2020) to 8 (2017) years are allowed to participate. Club coaches are held responsible for making sure that more advanced wrestlers participate in Provincial or club competitions and not at the Bulletjie tournaments.
Only age 5 (2020) to 8 (2017) years are allowed to participate. Club coaches are held responsible for making sure that more advanced wrestlers participate in Provincial or club competitions and not at the Bulletjie tournaments.
The Noordvaal President League is the ultimate display of strength, skill, and determination, making it the highlight of the wrestling calendar. Teams battle fiercely on the mat, pushing their limits in an intense competition—but only one team emerges victorious, claiming the championship title!
The wrestling community is the heart of this event, bringing together dedicated teams, passionate supporters, and an electric atmosphere. Every match showcases the commitment and love for the sport, making this league a celebration of wrestling excellence.
Teams that compete each year:
VICTORY EARNED TOGETHER
Success in wrestling is never an individual effort—it takes an entire team to reach the top. Every victory is made possible by:
Each person plays a role in this incredible journey, making the Noordvaal President League an event to look forward to every year!
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