Oct 22 , 2023

8 Traditionally Played Indian Sports that are dying

By True Scoop

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.

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.

Pachisi: Ancient board game, Pachisi has almost vanished now.

Silambam: Traditional stick martial art, Silambam is diminishing due to lack of awareness.

Mallakhamb: It was traditionally practiced as gymnastics on a pole.

Kalaripayattu: Ancient martial art form, this sport is rarely even mentioned now.

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