Sports

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 20,000-capacity Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela to host the 2023 Hockey World Cup. He also announced an award of Rs 1 crore for each player if Team India wins the tournament, The Indian Tribal reports

Facing hardships throughout, for Jharkhand’s sportspersons — tribal or non-tribal — the primary goal, understandably, remains getting a decent job, and not the game, finds out Sudhir Kumar Mishra

Santhali boy Lallu loved cricket from childhood and never let his humble background or his handicap lessen his passion. Niroj Ranjan Misra trails the life's journey of the fiery all-rounder

When Jhili Birua smashes audio balls for fours and sixes, it’s difficult not to be exhilarated. Niroj Ranjan Misra profiles the prodigy whose quiet persona is in contrast to her fiery game on the cricket field

This Koya youth may have run off the track fields, but he is hitting the bull’s eye with his archery. Niroj Ranjan Misra looks on

Various forms of wrestling are in practice across the world, each with its own set of rules. Mizoram has one form too. Proyashi Barua watches the arena

Some simple, traditional games that have been played across generations among the tribals in the western State have now died out. Mayuri Dave describes one such game

This game is a lot tougher than climbing a tree. It is heartening to see the Nagaland Government promoting indigenous games by holding an annual event for them and greased pole climbing is one of its competitive segments. Proyashi Barua elaborates

At the grassroots in tribal belts of Jharkhand, Khassi (Goat) and Murga (Chicken) tournaments - for Archery to Football - help nurture budding sportspersons. And, of late, Sudhir Kumar Mishra tells us even Wrestling is garnering interest in these tournaments that draw huge crowds and give a festive [...]

An ancient form of archery, started by the royalty, is still practiced much by the tribals in parts of Sikkim. Proyashi Barua sheds light on the game's rules which stand out for their uniqueness