A wrestler rubs his hands with mud to prevent slipping due to sweat, during a traditional mud wrestling (Kushti) about at the Akhaara centre in Kolhapur, about 400 kms (250 miles) south of Mumbai. — Reuters Photo
Kushti is a traditional form of mud wrestling in India and Pakistan.
Recently fewer people are taking up Kushti, according to the sport’s coaches, as young athletes turn instead to mat wrestling to gain access to top international sports competitions. — Photos by Reuters
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With no intention to hurt anyone, I dont think this thing is any good. Makes not sense, and who wants to hug a sweaty opponent?
Thanks Dawn for publishing such nice pic !
Kusti is(actually was !) very famous in india and Pakistan but is currently loosing its charm to other sports.
Can anybody give exact name of akhara(is it KhasBag maidan?) from where these pictures are taken?
I am also from kolhapur but not able to recognize exact akhara name.