India's national sport is FIELDHOCKEY and cricket is the most popular sport in India. In some states, particularly those in the northeast and the states of West Bengal, Goa, and Kerala , football (soccer) is also a popular sport. In recent times, tennis also gained popularity . Chess , commonly held to have originated India, is also gaining popularity with the rise in the number of Indian grandmasters . Traditional sports include kabaddi,khokho , and gilli-danda, which are played nationwide. India is also home to the ancient Martial arts , Kalarippayattu and Varma kalai .
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
SPORTS IN INDIA
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