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10-01:Wrestling is a tradtional sport in most countries, though the
forms vary a lot.In India, traditional wrestling, or Kushti, takes place
on clay or dirt grounds. Ghee and o
10-02:Strength
exercises are very important in Kushti, which include the use of
large stones and clubs known as "joris." Body weight exercises
usually involve push-ups and squat-downs, known as the Dand and
Baitak, respectively. These two types of exercises require hundreds
of repetitions and form the foundation of the Kushti training
system. Popular forms of strength exercises also include rope
-climbing, which is essential for building the pulling strength
required in Kushti wrestling.May 28, 2009.
10-03:Wrestlers posed before a contest.Their bodies were covered
with soil which makes them hard to grip each other firmly in
contests. March 17, 2009.
10-04:A wrestler was massaged before the next contest. May
28, 2009.
10-05:Wrestlers were enjoying the warmth of the sun. March
16, 2009.
10-06:Young wrestlers competed for coins after a
contest.March 16, 2009.
10-07: In a tournament outside Varanasi, a wrestler was
ready to go into the arena.March 16, 2009.
10-08: In a tournament outside Varanasi, a wrestler was
pulled down after his opponent gripped his clothes. March
16, 2009.
10-09:A wrestler was massaged after training. March 17,
2009.
10-10:The sport is on the decline,
but a lot of dedicated professional wrestlers still work
hard to keep this ancient Indian sport alive. March 14,
2009.
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