Silver 2016 / Events / Sport

Akhada

  • Photographer
    Lucas Dragone
  • Prizes
    Silver in Events/Sport

An akhada is a gym for pehlwani: an Indian style of wrestling. Traditional Indian wrestling isn't just a sport - it's an ancient subculture where wrestlers follow strict rules. The sport is on the decline, but there are still many akhada left.

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