Una tradición ancestral lucha por sobrevivir en Islandia

Glima was for centuries a fundamental part of Viking culture. According to expert Reynir Óskarson, "Kings practiced it, slaves practiced it, gods practiced it, and even the dead practiced it." However, this sport faces an uncertain future in Iceland. Thordhur Olafsson, the national champion, dedicates his career to trying to preserve this historic discipline while preparing to defend the Grettir Belt, Iceland's oldest trophy. Chapters 00:00 Iceland's Last Viking Sport 00:35 A Tradition in Danger 02:05 The Importance of Glima in Viking Culture 03:15 Why Is Glima Disappearing? 04:06 Returning to where it all began 04:37 Personal life and connection to Icelandic culture 05:30 Rules, belt, and technique of glima 07:41 Physical training for the championship 08:31 Strategy and analysis of rivals 09:32 The national championship and the grand final #dwmagacines #dwsports #glima