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Wrestling

In India, wrestling takes place in a clay or dirt pit. The soil is mixed with ghee and other things and is tended to before each practice. Traditional Indian wrestling isn't just a sport - it's an ancient subculture where wrestlers live and train together and follow strict rules on everything from what they can eat to what they can do in their spare time.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Varanasi, India
Camera: DMC-GX85
Copyright: © EC Tong