Gatka

Gatka is an ancient martial art which has been tested in battle and has existed in the northern part of India for many thousands of years. It is considered to be a spiritual as well as a physical exercise.

 

Thang-ta

Thang-ta is an Indian martial art similar to Burma Banshay. It uses weapons such as the sword, the spear, the shield and the axe.

Mallakhamb

Mallakhamb is a traditionnal Indian game close to pole gymnastics. It is almost 900 years old!

Kabaddi

Kabaddi is a popular sport in India, especially in the villages. It is considered as a team-contact game and a recreational form of combat training.

Field Hockey

Field Hockey is also a very popular sport in India, considered for some time as the national game of India. India is one of the major countries for field hockey and they have won eight gold medals in the Olympics!

Cricket, Cricket, Cricket!

Cricket is generally considered as the most popular sport in India. Introduced under the British rule in India, India has been hosting several Cricket World Cups including 1987, 1996 and 2011.