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Egyptians hope international recognition will stick for ancient martial art

Players of tahtib, an ancient Egyptian stick fighting martial art, are on a mission to revive the early art form now as an internationally recognized sport.

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Two tahtib players wielding sticks at the National Tahtib Festival held in Luxor, Egypt, Dec. 14, 2013. — International Center for Teaching Tahtib

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