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Indo-Pak Kushti Wrestling Championship
For Pakistani dockworkers in Dubai, kushti is a way of life
Every Friday evening in Dubai’s bustling Deira district, a sandy lot is transformed into the ring of champions
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In pictures: Traditional Pakistani wrestling match in Dubai
Known as kushti, (or dangal) the rules are rather simple (although they do vary from village to village). Two fighters scrap it out (for approx 10 to 15mins) looking to pin the opponent’s shoulders and hips to the ground simultaneously – although victory can also be achieved by knockout, stoppage or submission.
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In pictures: Indian traditional wrestling in Allahabad
A traditional wrestling competition at a local fair in Rampur village, near Allahabad.