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Unyielding

I met a girl at the Kushti field in Varanasi, one of the most traditional cities in India. Kushti, an ancient Indian wrestling sport, was traditionally male-dominated. She now stands in the ring that was once forbidden to women. Over the past 15 years, women have begun to envision their future through this sport. With a steadfast look, she and her fellows are leading the way into a new era.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Copyright: © Kyoka Tsuchiya