Pune, India, April 24, 2026 (AFP) - 'Raw and honest': India climbers face obstacles in race to the top

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2026-04-24

Blink and you might miss Indian speed climber Deepu Mallesh scaling a wall five buses high in five seconds. India, a country obsessed with cricket, has seen a surge in popularity in climbing but those who want to compete internationally have had to crowdfund and there is little government recognition or help. Some have had to quit the sport they love. "What I like most about climbing is how raw and honest it is," said 28-year-old Mallesh, who has......

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