Pehlwani wrestling is one of the true early ancestors of present day mat wrestling from which todays pro wrestling has evolved. “Gama” was actually his Punjabi/Indian nickname.

Pehlwani wrestling places emphasis on incapacitating an opponent. | Photo: Cameron Conaway/Sherdog.com VARANASI, India -- Corpses are covered in butter, laid atop wooden planks, layered with ...

Although pehlwani was in existence since the inception of Mughal rule in India, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th century, that this wrestling form came to be recognised globally.

A Pehlwani wrestler warms up prior to a training session in Guru Hanuman Akhara training center, in New Delhi, India, May 2, 2017. (photo rotated 180 degrees) Pehlwani wrestling, also knows as Kushti, ...

People compete in a Kushti match in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 18, 2025. Pehlwani wrestling, also known as Kushti, is a traditional competitive sport which was developed in the Mughal era.

The host of IMPACT Wrestling's Pehlwani Patakha show, Paul Virk, recently spoke about his first memories of wrestling. He recalled an iconic match featuring undoubtedly two of the biggest names in ...

Since ancient times, wrestling has been practiced in India. The conventional form is performed in akhadas(a field of dug soil) and even mud pits, and is known as ‘pehlwani’.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment said its TNA Wrestling has expanded its relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery’s Eurosport India. Under an exclusive multi-year agreement, Eurosport India will ...