Collide
Wrestlers practice at a training camp in Ulanbator for the Naddam Festival.

Found this great series of photos take by Stephen Dupont in 1998.

I think the titles chosen for each shot add depth to the photo, as do the concise descriptions.

I really wanted to publish the whole series of photos here, I hope Stephan doesnt mind me cutting and pasting.

The viewers of this blog will appreciate his skill and generosity I’m certain.

But I decided to only publish some of the photos here and encourage you to click through to his site to see the rest

Sneaky ey!

Enjoy

Keep Smilin’

Michael

The Teacher
An old wrestling champion named Khukhenkhu advises younger wrestlers at a training camp. 

The Champion
The Mongolian champion wrestler “Baterdene” looks at the camera in the dressing room at Nadaam Stadium. 

Winning
A wrestling match at Nadaam Stadium. 

See the rest of the photo series here