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Considered one of the most ancient and oldest sports in the world, wrestling in India has a glorious past. The sport of wrestling began its journey in India several centuries ago, during the Middle Ages. Wrestling is among the most prestigious and oldest events in the Olympic Games. It was included in the Olympics in 708 BC.
In India however, the National sports representation law stems from a circular issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in December 2008, wherein it directed all national sports federations that any sportsperson representing India at the international level must hold a valid Indian passport. [4]
An unofficial national sport is an activity that holds significant popularity or cultural and historical significance within a particular nation but lacks legal recognition as the official national sport. These informal national sports typically reflect a nation's preferences and their perceived connection to the nation's culture and identity ...
The India national women's cricket team represents India in international women's cricket matches. Mithali Raj is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket. [58] [59] India have been participating in international cricket since 1976 and competed in international tournament since the second ever the 1978 Women's Cricket World Cup.
The games were then held every two years, and were renamed as National Games during the 9th Games in Bombay in 1940. Indian Olympic Association, the sports organising body of the nation, mooted the concept of the National Games to promote the development of sports and of the Olympic movement in India, and was responsible for host city selection.
The state government of Odisha has been supporting India's national field hockey team from February 2018 till next five years. [2] The 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in the Odisha capital Bhubaneswar between 28 November and 16 December and culminated with Belgium as World Champions defeating Netherlands in the finals.
SAI, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is the Apex National Sports Body of India, for the development of sport in India. SAI has two sports academies, 12 regional centres, 23 national centres of excellence, 67 sports training centres, 30 extension centres of STC and 69 national sports talent ...
Pages in category "Sport in India" The following 56 pages are in this category, out of 56 total. ... National Games of India; National Sports Day; Nehru Cup (cricket) O.