Dirt wrestling in Pakistan

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Updated On May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

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Bashir, a wrestler, applies oil to his body during a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

Bashir, a wrestler, applies oil to his body during a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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Wrestlers practice in mud at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres.

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

Wrestlers practice in mud at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres.

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A wrestler covered in mud, trains at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

A wrestler covered in mud, trains at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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A wrestler digs to prepare a dirt floor for training at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

A wrestler digs to prepare a dirt floor for training at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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A man sits near a wrestler warming up in front of a mirror during a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

A man sits near a wrestler warming up in front of a mirror during a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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Wrestlers rest after a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

Wrestlers rest after a training session at a traditional Pakistani wrestling training centre called "Akhaara" in the old city of Lahore. Wrestlers fight on dirt floors in traditional "Akhaara" centres. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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Wrestlers compete during a local Kushti competition called "Dangal" during Punjab Sports Festival 2012 at Iqbal Park in Lahore. Reuters/Mohsin Raza G

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Wrestlers compete during a local Kushti competition called "Dangal" during Punjab Sports Festival 2012 at Iqbal Park in Lahore. Reuters/Mohsin Raza G

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Officials and organisers watch wrestlers competing during a local Kushti competition called "Dangal" during Punjab Sports Festival 2012 at Iqbal Park in Lahore. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

Updated on May 05, 2012 09:21 pm IST

Officials and organisers watch wrestlers competing during a local Kushti competition called "Dangal" during Punjab Sports Festival 2012 at Iqbal Park in Lahore. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

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