8 Traditionally Played Indian Sports that are dying
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8 Traditionally Played Indian Sports that are dying

Nandini Malhotra
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Explore the rich heritage of India's traditional sports in 2023. Discover 8 age-old games facing decline, from kabaddi to kho-kho. Join us in preserving these cultural treasures.
Explore the rich heritage of India's traditional sports in 2023. Discover 8 age-old games facing decline, from kabaddi to kho-kho. Join us in preserving these cultural treasures.
Kabaddi: Once a rural favourite, Kabaddi is seeing lesser prominence now.
Kabaddi: Once a rural favourite, Kabaddi is seeing lesser prominence now.
Gilli Danda: A traditional stick and wooden spindle game; fading due to digital entertainment and lack of playgrounds.
Gilli Danda: A traditional stick and wooden spindle game; fading due to digital entertainment and lack of playgrounds.
Kanche: Traditional marble striking game that most kids grew up playing in the 90s.
Kanche: Traditional marble striking game that most kids grew up playing in the 90s.
Kho Kho: Indigenous tag sport, Kho Kho was widely played in schools and colleges too.
Kho Kho: Indigenous tag sport, Kho Kho was widely played in schools and colleges too.
Pachisi: Ancient board game, Pachisi has almost vanished now.
Pachisi: Ancient board game, Pachisi has almost vanished now.
Silambam: Traditional stick martial art, Silambam is diminishing due to lack of awareness.
Silambam: Traditional stick martial art, Silambam is diminishing due to lack of awareness.
Mallakhamb: It was traditionally practiced as gymnastics on a pole.
Mallakhamb: It was traditionally practiced as gymnastics on a pole.
Kalaripayattu: Ancient martial art form, this sport is rarely even mentioned now.
Kalaripayattu: Ancient martial art form, this sport is rarely even mentioned now.

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