(i) Saanp-Seedi : The present form of this game being played was prepared by the poet Sant Gyandev in the 13th century. The ethics of this game were liked by the British and they took this game in 1892 to England. From there, this game spread to other European countries in the name of Ludo, and Snakes and Ladders.

(ii) Kabaddi : Kabaddi is a group game. It is mainly played in India. This game is known by the name of Chudugudu in Southern India and Hu Tu Tu in Eastern India. The significance of this game is believed since the pre-historic Age. This game inhibits the quality of self-defence. In this Mahabharata era, Lord Krishna, with his companions used to play this game.

(iii) Kushti : It is a form of Indian wrestling, also known as Pehlwani. The tradition! Indian wrestling take place in “Akhada”. Kushti is a form of ancient sport art and a source of entertainment. Names of Dara Singh, Gama Pehlwan and the Lord Hanuman were taken as examples in the field of Kushti. The arena in which Kushti takes place is referred to as ‘Akhada’.

(iv) Chess : Chess is considered as a brain-game in the international arena. You will be surprised to know that the discovery of this game was made by Ravana’s wife, Mandodari. According to mythological books, Mandodari (the wife of Lanka’s King, Ravana) discovered this game so that her husband may not spend all his time in wars and battles. One mythological saying is this also that the wife of Meghnad (Ravana’s son) started this game.

(v) Archery : Archery is the sport, practice or skill of using a bow to propel arrows. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity.

It is a precision sport where the competitors aim and shoot at a target by the use of a bow and arrow. Its instance can be dated back to the time of Mahabharata, where Arjuna shot an arrow with his bow into the eye of the fish as a part of competition in which he won Draupadi, his wife.

(vi) Hockey : Hockey is a national game of India, however, played all over the country. It is a fast game played between two teams against each others. The origin of Hockey dates back around 2000 years ago in Iran, when Iran was a part of Aryavart. From Iran, this game forwarded to Greece and so on. The Republic of Greece considered this game in = their Olympic Games. Major Dhyanchand is said to be the father of Indian hockey.

(vii) Football : The game of football, is without doubt, the most popular game in the world today. Football is played between two teams opposing each other. Each team consists of eleven players. To play football is a good physical exercise. It is a great source of entertainment too. This game fosters team spirit. Some believe this game originated in China, Greece, while some are of the view-Italy. But its most ancient description is given in the Mahabharata. In this holy book, it is written that Lord Krishna with his companions used to go to play football at the bank of river, Yamuna.