b) DISCIPLINES THAT FALL UNDER IGMA

b) DISCIPLINES THAT FALL UNDER IGMA

Kalaripayatu, Kerala - It is a form of the martial art known as Kalaripayattu that was developed in Kerala. The northern and central districts of Kerala, as well as the southern portions of Tamil Nadu, were the first places in India to start practising it.

Silambam, Tamil Nadu- It is a kind of martial art that emphasises the use of many kinds of weapons. It is traditionally played with a staff made of bamboo and its roots may be traced back to Tamil Nadu.

Kabaddi, Telengana- One of the two teams is currently using each of the court's halves. They take it in turns to send a "raider" into the territory of the other team, and they gain points if the raider is able to make contact with members of the other team and return to their own territory while only taking one breath each time. If the raider is tackled and stopped from returning to their base, the opposing team receives a point for their efforts. The sport is very well-liked in India, notably in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Archery, Jharkhand- Archery is a sport that involves the shooting of arrows with a bow. Archery was formerly used for hunting and fighting, but now days it's more of a leisure hobby. In the past, archery was employed for both. It's a talent that's been recognised and valued in many different parts of the globe, but especially in India.

Malkhamb, Maharashtra -In this ancient Indian sport, a gymnast performs aerial yoga poses and wrestling grips in tandem with a vertical wooden pole. More than 20 of India's states have officially recognised malkhamb as their official state sport..

Mukna, Manipur- The northeastern Indian state of Manipur is home to its own unique kind of folk wrestling that dates back generations. Popular in a number of cities and towns, including Imphal, Thoubal, and Bishnupur, among others. At the beginning of the fight, the competitors grab hold of one another's ningri (belts). The objective is to force the opponent to submit by pinning them to the ground with their back against it.

Thangta, Manipur- Thangta is a traditional kind of martial arts practised in Myanmar. The locals often refer to it as Huyel Langlon. The most important weapons are the thang (sword) and the ta (spear).

Khomlainai, Assam- The Bodo people of Assam are the most prominent practitioners of this particular kind of wrestling in that state.

Gatka, Punjab- During sparring sessions in this ancient form of martial arts instruction from South Asia, wooden sticks are utilised to replicate the appearance of swords.

c) CATEGORIZATION OF VARIOUS INDIGENOUS SPORTS OF

DIFFERENTSTATES

STATES Running Wrestling Archery Weightlifting Martial arts

SIKKIM NO YES YES NO YES ASSAM YES YES YES NO YES ARUNACHAL NO YES YES NO NO NAGALAND NO NO NO YES YES MANIPUR YES YES YES YES YES TRIPURA YES YES NO YES YES MEGHALAYA NO YES NO YES YES