indigenous sports

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous sports, including Gatka and Kalaripayattu, in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana.

The other two games included are Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba.

Speaking about the decision, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju is quoted as having said, "India has a rich heritage of indigenous sports, and it is a priority for the sports ministry to preserve, promote and popularise these games."