Still outside the ambit of mainstream sports in India, beach football, however, has grown in the country in leaps and bounds over the years and even states that don't have a coast have sent a team to participate in the National Games
Sports like Lagori and Gatka have been traditionally played in the bylanes of villages and small towns or in fairs and are fairly popular. These sports will now get a far bigger platform as they are set to make their national debut as "demonstration sports" in the 37th National Games being p
The main goals of the event were to raise awareness about the significance of sports and to create a joyful experience for all community members by utilising the community facilities.