WHAT IS INDIAN SPORTS

What India Gave to the World Sports 

Sports in India: Chess or Chaturanga

Apart from the concept of zero and the rudimentary theory atoms, India has given a lot many inventions to the world. The most prominent of them is Chess. Known as “Chaturanga” in ancient days, chess was invented by the Gupta Dynasty which lasted from 280 to 550 AD. Chaturanga literally means ‘four divisions’ or ‘four corps'.It is then through the Arabians, who called the game ‘Shatranj’, that chess spread to the rest of the world and evolved in the form that it is today. Apart from the game of Chess, India also gave the world other popular board games like Snake and Ladder, Suits, and Ludo.

Sports in India: Kabaddi

The nation is also credited with contributing significantly when it comes to on-field sports. It is in ancient India that the world-famous sport of Kabaddi was invented. Although the sport’s exact origin still remains disputed, it is believed that Kabaddi was developed in Vedic India. While it is believed that the sport was played fondly by the Yadavas, an ancient community residing on the western side of the country. A hint of proof can be procured from Mahabharata which contains an account of how Arjuna manages to sneaks into hostile areas and take out enemies unscathed. This is very much in line with Kabaddi's gameplay.

However, despite the conflicting claims, India is still credited to have made increased the sport’s popularity by making it a competitive sport.

Sports in India: Wrestling or ‘Pehlwani’

Although wrestling is believed to have evolved in ancient Greece and the Roman empire, there is concrete evidence that the sport was also contested in ancient India. In fact, back then, it was called ‘Malla-Yuddha‘t is believed to have been practiced at least as early as the 5th millennium BC. In fact, there is an encyclopedia on the sport by the name Malla Purana. Developed in the 13th century, it was modern wrestling’s precursor.

conclusion

India has a lengthy history of colonial control, as well as a diverse cultural landscape. The combination of the two paved the door for a wide range of sports in India.India is home to a variety of sports. It extends from tribal sports to more traditional games such as badminton and cricket. Indian sports have a history that dates back to the Vedic age. It is said to be as old as 8000 years, from the time of the Indus Valley civilization. Indians were one of the most evolved peoples in ancient times as a result of the amalgamation of various races.Seals and other relics were unearthed in the Indus Valley, proving that boxing and hunting began there. Because religion is an important part of Indian identity, it has an impact on a variety of physical games and sports. The fourth of Hinduism’s Vedic texts read, “Duty is in my right hand, and the benefits of triumph are in my left.” In context, this Vedic chant is quite close to the customary Oath, for the honor of my nation and the grandeur of the sport’.When Buddhism arrived in India, sports reached new heights. There were mentions of Archery, equitation, chariot racing, hammer throwing, and other sport in the Tiruvedachrya in Villas Mani. Field Hockey, Wrestling, Boxing, Tennis, and Cricket are just a few of the activities History of sports in India.