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India hosts first 'yoga on a pole' world competition

China Daily | Updated: 2019-02-18 07:32

MUMBAI, India - Wearing only underpants, Pavel Kalina twists his body up a wooden pole before performing a handstand at the top in the first world championships of an ancient Indian sport.

The 55-year-old from the Czech Republic practices Mallakhamb, a gymnastics-like discipline that originated in western India in the 12th century and is often described as "yoga on a pole".

"I do it because I'm a crazy man," Kalina said.

India hosts first 'yoga on a pole' world competition

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