Sports

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

It has taken the sacrifice and toil of her mentors —mother and coach — to bring this tribal athletics champion to her current standing. Sudhir Kumar Mishra weaves together their life stories as Supriti gets selected for the U-20 World Championship 2022, to be held in Columbia in [...]

Indian women's hockey team captain Salima Tete has brought glory to both herself and her mentor, Manoj Kondegi. Sudhir Kumar Mishra speaks to Kondegi to learn the story of how a sporting star was discovered — yet again — in Jharkhand

After three years with the Arsenal in London, Moklan Namchoom is implementing his internationally-honed skills in Arunachal Pradesh, Proyashi Barua finds out

The Tata Cultural Society, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, is striving to revive ancient tribal games such as Sekkor and Kati by way of organising tournaments, reports Sudhir Kumar Mishra

Some 50 km from Kohima, locals of Thipüzu Village in Phek district built a 5000-seater temporary stadium all by themselves to host a wrestling tournament in which grapplers from nine villages will participate

A tribal youngster from Jharkhand has become the latest to wear the India cap in football. Sudhir Kumar Mishra tracks the life of the gifted Sumati Kumari