Sanjana

The history of sports in India dates back thousands of years. Dice was also mentioned in the renowned Mahabharata Indian epic. Chess is thought to have originated in India as well. The existence of archery, wrestling, swordsmanship, and boxing is mentioned in ancient Indian writings. Hiuen Tsang and Fa Hien, two well-known Chinese visitors, wrote of India's abundance of sporting opportunities. Students at Nalanda and Taxila (old Indian institutions) were huge fans of swimming, running, and ball activities.