What is the national sport of india?

Several games originated in India including chess, snooker and other regional games. India has won medals in badminton, kabaddi, hockey and many other sports and disciplines. However, cricket is the most popular sport in India. read more

There are no known national sports or games in India. While there is nothing official, it is well known that field hockey has actually been a popular sport in India for more than four decades. Field hockey in India is not as popular as it used to be, which many believe to be the result of poor management of the teams, while sports like cricket, kabaddi and tennis have become more popular in recent years. read more

Netball, derived from early versions of basketball, is a popular sport in India, especially among Indian women. India's national team is ranked 25th in the world and has played only a few matches. The team has failed to qualify for any of the World Netball Championships. read more

But the early success of the sport in India had ensured that people saw it as a symbol. Even as cricket became the most-followed game in the country, it was hockey that defined us as a potent threat. In 2012, it was confirmed by the RTI that hockey was not the national sport. read more