Brush Stroke

HAMIDA BANU: INDIA'S FIRST WOMAN WRESTLING CHAMPION 

– Born in early 1900s, Aligarh, India – Raised in a wrestling family – Defied societal expectations by training in wrestling from a young age

Breaking the Mold 

– Active in the 1940s and 50 – Achieved over 300 victorie – Famous win against a Russian wrestler in under 2 minute – Gained national recognition through media coverage

A Career of Triumph 

– Pioneered women's participation in a male-dominated sport – Publicly challenged male wrestler – Offered marriage to any man who could defeat her

Challenging the Status Quo 

– Celebrated as a national icon in India – Paved the way for future generations of female wrestler – Her story continues to inspire aspiring athletes to break barrier

Legacy Remembered