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Pehlwani, [1] also known as Kushti, is a form of wrestling contested in the Indian subcontinent.It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining Persian Koshti pahlevani with influences from native Indian Malla-yuddha.
Kavita Dalal (born 20 September 1986) is an Indian professional wrestler who performed in the WWE under the ring name Kavita Devi, on their developmental territory NXT between 2017 and 2021. Devi is the first female professional wrestler of Indian nationality to wrestle in WWE. [ 4 ]
The other prominent Indian epic, the Ramayana, also mentions wrestling in India and Hanuman is described as one of the greatest wrestlers of his time. During the reign of Mughal Empire , who were of Turko-Mongol descent, the influence of Iranian and Mongolian wrestling were incorporated to the local Malla-yuddha to form the modern Pehlwani ...
Wrestlers and bodyguards also wear a abdominal guard underneath, to protect and support their genitals. The kaupinam is a very ancient form of sportswear and was in use since the early Vedic Period (2000–1500 BC), as is evident from a verse in the Sam Veda of Hindu scriptures. [2] The devotees of the Hindu god Shiva were said to be wearing ...
Jacket wrestling is a form of wrestling and one of the oldest form of sports that has been practiced in both Europe and Asia going back many centuries. [ citation needed ] It generally involves two contestants wearing jackets and belts attempting to take each other down in an attempt to pin their opponent.
Indian female professional wrestlers (1 P) Indian male professional wrestlers (27 P, 1 F) P. Professional wrestlers from Punjab, India (2 P) This page was last ...
With a trip to Indio, California, nearing for Coachella weekend, I recently found myself in desperate need of an up-to-date warm-weather wardrobe—one that didn’t call for short shorts. Having gone
In 2021, Pawar won the silver medal in the women's 50 kg category in the U-23 World Wrestling Championship held in Belgrade, Serbia, becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the tournament.