Greasy pole climbing competition held in south India

Teams of villagers competed to climb a greased pole as part of a traditional festival sport in south India.

Teams of villagers competed to climb a greased pole as part of a traditional festival sport in south India.

"Vazukku maram" (slippery pole) is a sport from the state of Tamil Nadu, where a tall pole is lubricated and teams of competitors attempt to climb to the top.

This particular event was held in Pudhukottai district as a part of temple festivals on February 14.