Ludhiana, Feb. 7 -- In a hope to revive the decade old practice of traditional wrestling (kushti) on campus, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has recently opened "Dr Gulzar Pehlwan Uchhi Rurki Wala Kushti Akhara" in a hall at the hockey stadium.

Highlighting how kushti was played on campus 30 years ago, Nirmal Jaura, director student's welfare (DSW), said, "Around 30 years back, the varsity had its own wrestling team. But over time the trend just faded away. With the advent of the internet and smartphones, the youth has distanced from these traditional sports that demand strong physical endeavour."

The university is also planning to hire a wrestling coach who can build a wrestling team on campus. "We have asked the vice chancellor ...