Google commemorated Hamida Banu, India’s pioneering female wrestler, with a doodle on May 4. Banu rose to fame in 1954 by defeating Baba Pahalwan in a match lasting just 1 minute and 34 seconds, leading to his retirement. Illustrated by Divya Negi, the doodle honors Banu’s fearlessness and legacy. Born in the early 1900s in Uttar Pradesh, Banu challenged societal norms by participating in over 300 wrestling competitions, earning international recognition. Her victories, including over Russian wrestler Vera Chistilin, propelled her to fame, highlighting her dedication and breaking barriers in sports.
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