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epa06130455 Young wrestlers in action during an Indian traditional wrestling competition known as Kushti at a local event at Koliwada, near Manori beach, in Mumbai, India, 07 August 2017. Kushti is a traditional Indian form of wrestling which usually takes place in a clay or dirt pit also known as Akhara. This traditional and ancient form of sport is slowly losing its shine to modern wrestling but a few dedicated people try to continue to train themselves and keep the culture alive. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI