A lone dog looks on as kushti wrestlers attend a daily training session at a club in Lahore, Pakistan (map), on February 26. Also known as pehlwani, the sport's roots on the Indian subcontinent are said to be thousands of years old.
Why We Love It
"The photographer was smart to catch the wrestlers as reflections, since many interesting details would have been lost had the photographer turned around to shoot them straight on. The loyal dog watching them train is a nice element, while the reflections add depth to the frame. However, it's the poster above the mirror that really interests me. It serves as a testament to the years of tradition tied to the sport, and symbolizes the status and recognition the athletes are working toward."—Ben Fitch, associate photo editor
"This is not your typical gym scene showing glistening hard bodies and shiny machines. The photograph does not glorify—even the poster portrays the wrestlers as they truly are."—Monica Corcoran, senior photo editor
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