Four Indigenous Games in Khelo India Youth Games

The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous sports, namely Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana.

  • Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala.
  • Mallakhamba, is an ancient traditional Indian sport. 'Malla' means gymnast, and 'khamb' means pole. Thus, the name 'Mallakhamb' stands for 'a gymnast's pole'. It is well-known across India and Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been the hotspots of this sport.
  • Gatka originates in the state of Punjab and this traditional fighting style of the Nihang Sikh warriors is used both ....
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