The Great Gamma: The story of an undefeated wrestler who ate six chickens a day and exercised for 15 hours

 

The Great Gama was one of the most legendary wrestlers in history. Known as “Gama Pehalwan,” he stayed undefeated for more than 50 years and became famous across India, Europe, and the wrestling world. �

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Why people still talk about him

He reportedly fought over 5,000 matches without losing. �

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Even martial arts legend Bruce Lee admired his training methods. �

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His strength became legendary after stories spread of him lifting extremely heavy stones and training for hours every day. �

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His extreme daily workout

Reports about Gama’s routine say he trained with unbelievable intensity:

Around 5,000 squats (baithaks) daily

Around 3,000 push-ups (dands) daily

Wrestling practice with many opponents in the akhada

Long-distance running and strength drills

Some accounts claim he trained up to 15 hours a day. �

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His famous diet

Stories about his diet are almost as famous as his wrestling career.

According to historical reports, his food included:

Huge quantities of milk

Butter and ghee

Almond tonic drinks

Fruit

Meat and soup (yakhni)

Sometimes six desi chickens per day were included in his diet. �

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Early life

Gama was born in 1878 in Punjab during British India. He started wrestling training as a child and became famous after impressing people in a strongman competition at only 10 years old. �

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Legacy

Today, many people consider him among the greatest traditional wrestlers ever. His name is respected in both India and Pakistan, and his story continues to inspire athletes, wrestlers, and fitness enthusiasts around the world. Google even honored him with a special Doodle in 2022.