Traditional Sports
Traditional Sports
India is truly the land of traditional sports. Jallikattu, Kho-kho, Kabaddi, Wrestling, Boat racing, Pachisi and several other traditional games are played in several parts of the country. Most of these games have their roots in ancient India. Such is their popularity that these interesting games are played even today.
Traditional Sports in India have been an integral part of the childhood of every people of India and these are played by families as a part of their leisure.
Kabaddi in India, introduced during the pre-historic period, is recognised as a premier National Sport
Apart from the other famous traditional games, these other regional games have also been a part of our Indian culture.
Gatka is an ancient martial art developed to defend and display fighting skills and to better exercise self control.
Kambala is a yearly Buffalo Race held under the aid of local Tuluva landlords and households in the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka
Wrestling in India is a traditional game. This game has gained a new momentum with the hands of Pro Wrestling League India (PWL), which is considered as the giant leap for the wrestlers of India in the world of sports.