IN-DEPTH STUDY ON SELECTED INDIAN TRADITIONAL GAMES WITH REFERENCE TO DIFFERENT AWARDS

Traditional games and sportscan shape the backbone of a community which are the part of intangible heritage and a symbol of the cultural diversity of our societies. Kabaddi and Kho-Kho have played as a serious indigeniousprofessional sports in India from school level to International level. Now these indigenous games received a good reputation and become interesting for the spectators due to its demand. In this study researcher tends to find out the total secnario of Indiankabaddi and Kho-Kho players, coaches and their contribution to their nation. There are five sports awards conferred to the sport persons for their outstanding performance and contribution in the field of sports by the government of India. Researcher conducted this study to evaluate the performance of Kabaddi and Kho-Kho who were awarded with different sports awards.Till now total Arjun award was given in 61 years were 934 by Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports but only 52 awards got by Kabaddi and Kho-Kho player. But now both games are going in a proper route for success.