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Is hockey famous in India?
Cricket is the most popular sport in India, the country has hosted and won the Cricket World Cup on multiple occasions. Field hockey is the most successful sport for India at the Olympic Games; the Indian men’s team have won thirteen Olympic medals including eight gold medals.
Is cricket killing other sports in India Gd?
No, because Cricket through T20 and IPL has shown other sports how to come into the limelight. People need excitement and adrenaline rush to be able to love sports. Football through ISL and Kabaddi through Pro Kabaddi.
Why hockey is not popular in India anymore?
The growth of Cricket and people’s disinterest in Hockey was the biggest reason behind the fall of once the greatest sport in India. The fanfare, prize money, brand endorsements everything started flowing in Cricket’s direction, making it easier for the younger generation to choose the sport of their interest.
Why is cricket not a national game in India?
Cricket has large score than Hockey, tennis, football etc. In India people love high scores, you can see this in popularity of ‘Angry Birds’. The government don’t pay attention on this sport. It’s true that it is not a national game but many people love Hockey also. All runs behind the popularity or which is already popular.
Which sport should be the national sport of India?
The only sport which could make a case for itself for the National Sport of India is Cricket. But that is in the 21st century when Indians are not the Hockey giants they once were and Cricket has left every other sport way behind in popularity. But that wasn’t always the case.
Why corporate India needs a sports association?
And this is where Corporate India needs to step in. Over the last decade, Corporate India has seen merit in leveraging sports through association. And this association has today moved beyond cricket to other sports such as Badminton, Wrestling, Hockey, Football & Kabaddi.