The Traditional Art of Wrestling in Punjab
Olympic Wrestling starts this week at London 2012. Here is the look at the origins of this sport and the Pahelwani tradition at the excellent "Pahelwani: The Traditional Art of Wrestling in Punjab"
A DISPLAY OF STRENGTH IN BAMPON, BURMA, 1899
A soldier of the 3rd Burma Infantry demonstrates his strength by lifting a wooden weight known as ‘Mugdar’.
(Source: The British Library)
A DISPLAY OF STRENGTH IN BAMPON, BURMA, 1899
A soldier of the 3rd Burma Infantry demonstrates his strength by lifting a wooden weight known as ‘Mugdar’.
(Source: The British Library)