India has its own traditions with regard to games since ancient times. In ancient times, games were played for the purpose of entertainment and to keep the mind and body healthy. Everyone knows that the names of Balram, Bheema, Hanuman, Jamwant and Jarasangh are famous in Malla-Yudha.

In case of marriage also, physical strength was depicted to achieve a girl like, in Swayamvara, Lord Rama took part and showed his courage to win Devi Sita. Gautam Buddha himself was a specialist in horse racing, swimming, and archery, and used to take part in many games involving use of physical strength.

The development of war sports first originated in India and it was made spread throughout Asia by the Buddhist monks and preachers. The art of Yoga originated in India. Games are played in India since ancient times in some or the other form. Its description is also made in the epic books like, The Ramayana, and the Mahabharata.

Ancient games included games like Camel racing, cart racing, horse racing, elephant racing, tonge racing, gilli-danda, aies-pies, rassa-kasi, rumal jhappta, kauche, gulam lakdi, etc. Most of these games had their own traditional value and culture. Now-adays, many of the aforesaid games have taken a new flight. They are played at world level with new customs and traditions being applied in force. Some of there sports include-Archery, Chess, Wrestling, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Hockey etc.