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The history of traditional sports in India mentions that traditional sports were even common during the epic era. Anybody there with a detail view on the history of traditional sport
Part of India s ancient culture are the traditional games and martial arts. These games are intensely enmeshed in the culture of the region and are aimed towards physical excellence. Among the six tribes living in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, the Nicobarese are the only tribe who have their own customs and traditions, and their own indigenous games. Two of the major indigenous games of the region are Asol Aap and Asol - Tale Aap. A traditional game of the Indian state of Mizoram, Inbuan resembles combat-wrestling. The sport is played in a circle, 15 to 16 feet in diameter, on a carpet or grass. The winner, is the one who succeeds in lifting his opponent off the ground, using strength, skill and rapid movement of the arms and legs. By using the legs, the aim is to loosen the grip of an opponent s legs or feet, but kicking is prohibited. Lamjei is a popular annual athletic event in Manipur. The competitors are restricted to the pannas Revenue / Administrative Units . The length of the race varies, though usually it is half a mile. Mukna is a sport, which is a combination of wrestling and judo, originating from, and popular in the state of Manipur. Historical records prove, that Mukna has been played since, the first half of the 15th century, but no exact record is available of the earlier meets. In Manipur, there is a belief that this type of wrestling goes as far back as the Hayachak era Satya Yug , when Pakhangba, the son of the Atiya Guru Shidaba, caught his irate brother, Sanamahi who was the incarnation of a horse, causing chaos and confusion in the kingdom. Sanamahi was furious with his father, for naming Pakhangba as his successor. Pakhangba trapped his brother at the end of a long and bitter encounter, when he used a deadly grip that rendered Sanamahi powerless. This paved way for the birth of Mukna. This sport really flourished during the reign of King Khagemba 1597-1672 . The game is generally played on the last day of the festival of Lai Haraoba worship of the sylvan diety , and is an intrinsic part of the ceremonial functions.
History Of Traditional Sport In India
