India has a glorious past and a thriving present in the field of sports. Since ancient times Indians tried to keep them fit and healthy with the help of games and sports. Sports are a must for keeping our body healthy and improvising fitness. There are countless numbers of games being played by Indians on the international level. Sports and games help us in increasing our toleration power. They make us understand the concept of unity in a practical way. The sports stars of India are praised and recognized throughout the globe. Since ancient times Indians have been indulged in conducting games and sports. Many scholars of India have introduced a different kind of games which were modified by different countries with the passage of time.
Let us have a look at the games which were formally originated in India:
Chess
It is one of the most skilled and intelligence required games which has originated in India. It is believed that chess was invented in the 6th century AD. Previously it was called ‘chaturanga.’ Undoubtedly chess has become one of the essential indoor games, and it has also attained the status of the international game. The most significant Indian player of the current era is Mr. Vishwanathan Anand.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
The IPL was also started in India in the year 2008. The first IPL match was played on 18th April 2008. According to Forbes magazine, it is the second most expensive game in the world. The idea of IPL is believed to be introduced by one of the most exceptional business people of Indian Mr. Lalit Modi. He was made the first commissioner and chairperson of IPL. Cricketers from all over the country across the globe can participate in this cricket match. Players are selected via bidding.
Polo
The ancient time Polo is said to have its origin in central Asia, but Manipur is said to lay the foundation of the modern polo. The famous Mughal king of India gave this game a very dominate status, thus popularizing this sport. During the years of slavery under British rule, polo was adopted by the British and hence became popular across the globe. This game is played on horseback though the British people played it on the elephant back.
Martial Arts
It is known to have its roots in India. It is a very popular sport in which people learn self-defense. It is assumed that initially, martial arts started in India, but then it spread to various countries where it went through a number of modifications. In Asia, it spread through the Buddist monks who used to travel across multiple countries.
Kabaddi
India is the country that introduced the game of Kabaddi. Though as the time passed by, there have been various changes in the principles of kabaddi, the underlying ideology is still the same. India has one of the most successful kabaddi teams at the international level.
Our ancestors have tried to popularize various other sports but failed in their attempt. Some games like Gilli-Danda, Kancha, Chain, Langdi, etc. were left out to be played only on the Indian streets. These games never obtained any dominant status. Neither did anyone tried to make modifications in the tools and disciplines of these games. Yet one may still find the links of these games in the village areas. Every game has its own way and its own fun so we should try to make these games popular among people. Earlier, the game of kabaddi was also not considered as a national level game, but with the initiative of people, it got recognition. Sports and games are a necessary part of life; one should also participate in sports and should also make earnest efforts to make the people aware about the various important aspects they have. Fun with learning this is what the basic concept of sports is. And being an Indian, this is our obligation to take all the gold and trophies for our mother.
