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My Scholarship entry - The art of Kushti wrestling

INDIA | Monday, 14 January 2013 | Views [1689] | View Larger Image

Wrestlers go through rigorous schedules, waking up 6 out of 7 mornings at 3:30 am, training and practising for more then 6 hours everyday in which they take rest during the afternoon. Here, a wrestler poses a brief moment before continuing on with his push-ups.

Kushti is most likely the antecedent of the Greco-roman style of wrestling. It is said to be over 3000 years old, but then again, no one can really tell. Back then, the warriors developed the techniques by observing various species of animals such as the snake and lion and learning from them.

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Young wrestlers line up for a moment before proceeding with their synchronized exercises. Pictures of past champions 'pailwan' (wrestler) is hung for inspiration.

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