Europe

Ranggeln (Austria)

  • Name of sport (game): Ranggeln
  • Name in native language: Ranggeln
  • Place of practice (continent, state, nation):

    Austria (Salzburg, Tyrol)

  • History:

    1875 pic RanggelnRanggel, 1875

     

  • Description:

    Ranggeln is played on grass, outdoor, during the summer festivals, and on mats during the winter season.Several weight and age categories.
    The wrestlers (men or women) wear a special shirt & trouser. Wrestlers can grip anywhere in clothes: jacket and trouser. The goal is to put the opponent back to the ground on the two shoulders at the same time (even by rolling).