India beyond cricket
Kambala - Karnataka
Kambala in Karnataka is a traditional buffalo race held annually in the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Jallikattu - Tamil Nadu
Jallikattu, a bull-taming contest in Tamil Nadu, is celebrated during Pongal where participants aim to grab flags from bulls.
Dhopkhel - Assam
Dhopkhel, a team-based ball game from Assam, is played during the Bihu festival, requiring agility and teamwork.
Yubi Lakpi - Manipur
Yubi Lakpi, often called Manipuri rugby, involves teams competing to snatch a coconut on a 45-meter pitch.
Insuknawr - Mizoram
In Mizoram's Insuknawr, two competitors use rods to push each other out of a circle, testing strength and balance.
Vallam Kali - Kerala
Vallam Kali, known as the snake boat race in Kerala, features longboats racing during the Onam festival.
Pehalwani - Across India
Pehalwani, an ancient form of wrestling in India, is known for developing strength and technique in training schools called Akhadas.
Kho Kho - Maharashtra
Kho Kho, originating from Maharashtra, involves teams alternating between chasing and evading, relying on speed and strategy.
Kabaddi - Across India
Kabaddi is a team sport where players alternate between raiding and defending, trying to tag out opponents without taking a breath.
Thang Ta - Manipur
Thang Ta, a Manipuri martial art, combines elements of ritual, demonstration, and combat, using traditional weapons.
Rural Olympics - Punjab
The Rural Olympics in Punjab's Kila Raipur features traditional and unconventional sports, drawing large crowds every February.
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