Martial artists enthrall audiences at CWG closing
October 14th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Martial artists from across the country left the audiences agape with their multiple disciplines at the closing ceremony of 19th Commonwealth Games 2010 Thursday evening.
The 14-minute sequence comprised of combat art from all corners of the country, including Kalaripayattu, Thang-Tha, Gatka, Silambam, Akhada, Dhan Patta and Talwaar Raas. Tribal martial arts from Naga warriors was also showcased in a synchornised manner at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Moving in circular motions before dispersing in trajectories, the artists showcased different skills with fire, swords and other arms.
The jam-packed audience was left spellbound as they watched grappling skills and the adroit use of spears, wooden sticks, shields and axes.
The real life images reflected on the helium aerostat - the world’s largest helium balloon - floating above the ground at the stadium.
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