India has many ancient sports, such as chess, playing cards and martial arts. Chess originated in ancient India and was known as Chatur-Anga – meaning four limbs. The popular game of cards originated in ancient India and was known as Krida-patram. It was one of the favorite pastimes of Indians in ancient times.
Ancient India claims to have been the origin of judo and karate. Kalaripayate, a martial art form in India, is similar to kara (more…)