Kabbadi players do it topless – shirts were off when Rochdale met Birmingham in the ancient Indian sport of Kabbadi.
Players traditionally go bare chested to avoid being grabbed by opponents in a game that combines wrestling with rugby.
The hard fought match at Oulder Hill School, Rochdale, was won 17-20 by the visitors.
Rochdale’s man of the match was Amanat Singh.
Trophies were presented by former Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Sm