India, Oct. 13 -- Say kettlebell, and most people picture a dusty corner of the gym, those round iron bells used for quick swings between sets. But hidden inside that simple shape is an entire sport: Kettlebell Sport, or Girevoy Sport, born in the heart of Russia. The word girya itself means kettlebell in Russian. What began as a simple tool for farmers to weigh grain evolved into one of the world's most gruelling strength-endurance disciplines. Its events sound deceptively simple - the jerk, the long cycle, and the snatch - but they test every ounce of precision, breath control, and mental resilience an athlete has. Professional divisions lift two 24 kg bells for women and two 32 kg bells for men. Amateurs lift 16 kg for women and 24 kg fo...