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Atilinio, an Embara indigenous man from Panama, celebrates winning the canoeing event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

Updated on: Nov 2, 2015 2:50 PM IST
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Atilinio, an Embara indigenous man from Panama, celebrates winning the canoeing event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Atilinio, an Embara indigenous man from Panama, celebrates winning the canoeing event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (hockey-like game using a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (hockey-like game using a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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A Terena indigenous woman from Brazil looks on before the start of the canoe event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The first edition of the World Indigenous Games, which brought delegates representing first nations from across the globe to a remote outpost in the heart of Brazil, was wrapping up on Saturday after nine days of traditional sports, dancing, trading and inter-cultural exchange. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A Terena indigenous woman from Brazil looks on before the start of the canoe event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The first edition of the World Indigenous Games, which brought delegates representing first nations from across the globe to a remote outpost in the heart of Brazil, was wrapping up on Saturday after nine days of traditional sports, dancing, trading and inter-cultural exchange. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) (AP)

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An indigenous man from the Baikiri tribe of Brazil competes in a tug-of-war competition at the I World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An indigenous man from the Baikiri tribe of Brazil competes in a tug-of-war competition at the I World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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A man of the Paresi ethnic group, from Brazil, prepares his bow during the final games of the World Indigenous Games. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A man of the Paresi ethnic group, from Brazil, prepares his bow during the final games of the World Indigenous Games. (AP)

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Terena indigenous women from Brazil look on before the start of the canoe event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Terena indigenous women from Brazil look on before the start of the canoe event at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas. (AP)

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Members of the Mexican team play "Pelota Purepecha" during the final games of the World Indigenous Games, in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of the Mexican team play "Pelota Purepecha" during the final games of the World Indigenous Games, in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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An indigenous man attends the closing ceremony of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An indigenous man attends the closing ceremony of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas. (REUTERS)

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Women indigenous Maori of New Zealand take part in the proof of the force cable during the final games of the World Indigenous Games, in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Women indigenous Maori of New Zealand take part in the proof of the force cable during the final games of the World Indigenous Games, in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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A young reveler takes part in a parade called "La Calabiuza". (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A young reveler takes part in a parade called "La Calabiuza". (AFP)

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A young reveler takes part in a parade called "La Calabiuza". (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A young reveler takes part in a parade called "La Calabiuza". (AFP)

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Indigenous men use mobile devices during the closing ceremony of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous men use mobile devices during the closing ceremony of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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A young indigenous Mamainde, of Brazil, films the competition at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A young indigenous Mamainde, of Brazil, films the competition at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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Brazil’s Mamaindê take part in head soccer game during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Brazil’s Mamaindê take part in head soccer game during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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Brazil’s Kamayura Indias take part in a demonstration of Huka Huka fight during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Brazil’s Kamayura Indias take part in a demonstration of Huka Huka fight during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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An Indian girl, Kanela plays during the competitions of the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An Indian girl, Kanela plays during the competitions of the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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Indigenous women from the Kamayura tribe take part in a demonstration of the Huka Huka fight at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous women from the Kamayura tribe take part in a demonstration of the Huka Huka fight at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Indigenous women from the Kamayura tribe take part in a demonstration of the Huka Huka fight at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous women from the Kamayura tribe take part in a demonstration of the Huka Huka fight at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Brazil’s Indigenous Way Way, front, take part in force cable against indigenous Kuikuro during the competitions of the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Brazil’s Indigenous Way Way, front, take part in force cable against indigenous Kuikuro during the competitions of the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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Brazil’s Kamayura indigenous people take part in a ball game with hands during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Brazil’s Kamayura indigenous people take part in a ball game with hands during the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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Indigenous men from the Gaviao tribe compete in a tug-of-war competition at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous men from the Gaviao tribe compete in a tug-of-war competition at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas. (REUTERS)

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An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (a hockey-like game that uses a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 2, 2015 2:50 PM

An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (a hockey-like game that uses a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (a hockey-like game that uses a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil,. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 2, 2015 2:50 PM

An indigenous man from Mexico performs a Mexican game known as La Batalla (a hockey-like game that uses a fireball) during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil,. (REUTERS)

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The moon is seen over the flame of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The moon is seen over the flame of the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil (REUTERS)

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Indigenous men from Terena tribe compete in a canoeing competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous men from Terena tribe compete in a canoeing competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Indigenous men from the Kuikuru tribe watch a tug-of-war competition at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous men from the Kuikuru tribe watch a tug-of-war competition at the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Indians from various ethnic groups run at the start of the men's swimming event during the World Indigenous Games in the Taguarussu River in Palmas, Brazil. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indians from various ethnic groups run at the start of the men's swimming event during the World Indigenous Games in the Taguarussu River in Palmas, Brazil. (AP)

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An indigenous woman from Gaviao tribe jumps into the water on her way to winning a swimming competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An indigenous woman from Gaviao tribe jumps into the water on her way to winning a swimming competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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An indigenous woman from Gaviao tribe competes in a swimming competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An indigenous woman from Gaviao tribe competes in a swimming competition during the first World Games for Indigenous Peoples in Palmas, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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Indigenous players from Canada celebrate the victory against Brazil's Xerentes team, during a soccer game at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Indigenous players from Canada celebrate the victory against Brazil's Xerentes team, during a soccer game at the World Indigenous Games in Palmas, Brazil (AP)

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