Al Jazeera Frames - Kushti

  • 12 years ago
Indian wrestling, or Kushti, as it is called in India, is an ancient form of fighting which originated in Persia. Wrestlers fight on the soil aiming to hold the opponent down against the floor.
The sport used to hold great importance in Indian societies of the past, its popularity over years however, has dwindled. But some dedicated people are working to keep this ancient part of Indian culture alive.
One fighter tells us about the the beauty and discipline of the ancient tradition.