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India's Pioneering Wrestler
Hamida Banu:
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The woman who paved the way for female wrestlers in India.
Trailblazer
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Thick Brush Stroke
Raised in a wrestling family, her passion ignited early.
Family Legacy
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Thick Brush Stroke
Competed against men in a time of social disapproval.
Breaking Barriers
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Thick Brush Stroke
Dominated competitions, winning over 300 matches.
Over 300 Victories
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Thick Brush Stroke
Popularity climbed up sharply when she beat the iconic wrestler, Baba Pahalwan.
Enormous Popularity
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Thick Brush Stroke
Offered hand in marriage to the man who could defeat her.
Beat her to marry
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Earned fame for victories and global recognitions, gaining a powerful nickname.
Amazon of Aligarh
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Thick Brush Stroke
Coach’s decision “not to go to Europe” broke her and decided to leave everything behind.
Left everything behind
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Thick Brush Stroke
Paved the way for future generations of female wrestlers.
A Legacy of Inspiration
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Google honoured her with a special Doodle in 2024.
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