Wrestler Hamida Banu: Google Doodle has released a tribute to Hamita Banu, India’s first female wrestler.
1st woman wrestler from India defeating legendary wrestler Baba Pahlwan in 1 minute 34 seconds Hamita Banu Google Doodle has recalled today. To commemorate him, Google released a special doodle today (May 4).
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Bangalore-based artist Divya Negiya created this doodle. The doodle features Indian wrestler Hamita Banu with the word ‘Google’ emblazoned on the background, adorned with flora and fauna.
Actress Hamita Banu
Born in a family of wrestlers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, he has won more than 300 matches.
On this day in 1954, he defeated the famous wrestler Baba Pahlwan in 1 minute 34 seconds in a wrestling match.
This earned him international recognition. But, he is said to have retired from wrestling after that.
Google’s explanation of Doodle
Women’s participation in wrestling was strongly discouraged by the prevailing social norms of the time. But Banu was passionate and wanted to somehow compete with men.
He has also challenged and defeated many male wrestlers. Once Banu was defeated, she married the warrior who defeated her.
Banu’s fame in wrestling kept his name in newspaper headlines for years. Hamida Banu was a pioneer of her time and her fearlessness is remembered across India and the world. Google mentioned in his press release.
