Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Supports Traditional Indian Sports Athletes
The Maharashtra government is going to help athletes who are good at old Indian sports.
They want to give them awards, jobs, and other benefits.
This was announced at the Olympicveer Khashaba Jadhav Paramparik Krida Mahakumbh, a big event for these sports.
The government might also make games like skipping rope part of school activities to keep kids active and interested in these games.
Maharashtra government will support athletes excelling in traditional Indian sports.
Government plans to grant Shiv Chhatrapati Awards and official appointments to athletes.
The Olympicveer Khashaba Jadhav Paramparik Krida Mahakumbh was inaugurated in Kurla.
The Mahakumbh will feature 20,000 participants competing across 18 traditional Indian sports until August 22.
Government will consider making traditional games compulsory in primary schools.
- Who
- Maharashtra state government led by Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Manikrao Kokate.
- What
- The Maharashtra government will support athletes excelling in traditional Indian sports.
- When
- Announced at the inauguration of the Olympicveer Khashaba Jadhav Paramparik Krida Mahakumbh.
- Where
- Kurla, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To preserve Indian heritage, promote physical activity, and encourage youth engagement in traditional sports.
Advocates
Critics
Prioritizing Sports
Advocates
Emphasize reviving traditional sports.
Critics
Those who value modern sports and may not see traditional sports as competitive.
- Event Name
- Olympicveer Khashaba Jadhav Paramparik Krida Mahakumbh
- Key Announcement
- Government support for athletes in traditional sports
- Inauguration Location
- Kurla
- Participating Sports
- 18 traditional Indian sports
- Event Duration
- Until August 22
- Number of Participants
- 20,000
