Wrestling Out of Poverty

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In rural India, wrestling can attract crowds larger than cricket. And for poor, farming communities in Maharashtra, a wrestler in the family can also mean a ticket out of poverty. Rupa Jha meets the young fighters and their families, and explores how this ancient sport is breaking down caste barriers. (Photo: Amol Sathe (right), one of India’s national champions, in training for a competition. BBC copyright)