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What are some traditional games and sports played in India rural areas?
Some traditional games and sports played in rural areas of India include:
Kabaddi: A team sport that involves two teams taking turns to send a "raider" into the opponent's half to tag as many defenders as possible without taking a breath.
Kho-Kho: A traditional tag game where two teams compete to tag the members of the opposing team while avoiding being tagged themselves.
Gilli Danda: A game where a small piece of wood (gilli) is hit with a larger stick (danda) to score points based on the distance the gilli travels.
Lagori: A game where a pile of flat stones is arranged and players take turns throwing a ball to knock down the stones while the opposing team tries to rebuild the pile.
Pittu: A game that involves one team trying to hit a target while the other team defends it by catching the ball.
Kancha: A game played with marbles where players try to knock each other's marbles out of a circle.
These traditional games are not only popular in rural areas but also serve as a way for communities to come together and have fun.
Indian kabaddi game
Gulli danda game
pass-pass game
Kancha game
kho-kho game
Kabaddi and Kho-Kho games are played by older boys and girls in secondary and higher secondary schools in Indian society. Gulli-danda, pittu, and kancha are games played by younger children in rural areas.
Langori gane is a traditional rural game played in India. It is a simple game where players have to jump over a pile of flat stones or bricks arranged in a particular pattern. The game is popular in rural areas and is often played by children for fun and entertainment.
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