5 Facts About Kushti
- Kushti, the Indian form of wrestling, is the oldest sport in the world.
- Dara Singh was awarded the title "Rustam-e-Hind" meaning Champion of India - old or new.
- The place where wrestlers train is called the Akhara.
- Kushti was developed by the Mughal Empire by combining native malla yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani.
- The earliest mention of Kushti was in the Mahabharata back in 4000 BC.
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