摘要：National sports are an integral part of ethnic culture, which must not only be preserved but also, through the prism of modern science and practice, transformed into a modern socio-cultural environment, taking into account regional and national factors. The coldest region in the Northern hemisphere is the Republic of Sakha, which totally lies within permafrost zone. Extreme climatic conditions, historical events filled with wars, as well as traditions and customs of the Sakha people, placed special demands on men, as manifested in their desire to be agile, strong, fast, and resilient. It was the national khapsagai wrestling that ensured normal body activity in everyday life, hunting, and work. Khapsagai is a humane sport, there is no striking technique, no pain moves, no fuss. But at the same time, it is more about agility and requires technical and tactical actions without injuring the opponent. All this makes it possible to engage in khapsagai wrestling from childhood and contributes to sporting longevity. Khapsagai wrestling as a national sport has gained international recognition after its inclusion in the United World Wrestling (UWW) – Committee of Associated Styles.
