Tag: kalaripayattu
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38th National Games 2025: Kerala Begins ‘Blame Game’ After Dismal Performance
The Kerala Olympics Association (KOA) and Kerala State Sports Council (KSSC) have begun a blame game after their state finished at a dismal 14th place in the recently concluded 38th National Games 2025 in Uttarakhand. Kerala finished fifth in the previous National Games in Goa, amassing 87 medals while in Uttarakhand the state finished with…
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Khel Mahakumbh Driving India’s Traditional Sports
On the fourth day of ‘Khel Mahakumbh,’ organized by Kreeda Bharati and TYC in Sector 10 of the mela kshetra, esteemed dignitaries including former DGP of Uttarakhand and Vice-Chancellor of the Sports University, Haryana, Ashok Kumar, and Joint Secretary of the Indian Olympic Association, Dr. Alaknanda Ashok, graced the session. Renowned mountaineer Narendra Yadav, who…
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How Kalaripayattu, An Ancient Indian Martial Art, Stands On Brink Of Extinction
Austus, Auto Polo, Cricket on Horseback, Cnapan, and Equestrian Fencing are among hosts of discontinued ancient sports. The reason for their extinction can be attributed to not meeting modern standards set by the federations and International Olympic Committee (IOC) or simply failing to gain popularity. While some, like Pentathlon, were discontinued after the ancient Olympics.…