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Phogat says that in these modern times, women should have the capability and skills to physically defend themselves as well as those around them from threats.
The Sports Ministry has also approved the inclusion of three other indigenous sports - Gatka, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba - in the Games scheduled to be held in Haryana next year.
Being a Kalarippayattu exponent, Natalie has started a Kalari (traditional school to teach Kalarippayattu) at Mannanam near Neendoor in Kerala's Kottayam.
The martial art show is part of the three-day Mamankam festival which will begin on February 8.