Saturday 8 March, 2008

Rural Olympics in India

The biggest rural Olympic Games in the world are held at Kila Raipur,13 km from Ludhiana, every year in the 2nd week of February. The meet attracts about 1500 participants & 100000 spectators. Games played are - bullock cart race, kabaddi, wrestling, hockey, basketball, athletics etc. The Games are called the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics. Being held since last 73 years. Do check the link above and explore a totally different world.

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