USHA Is Reviving The Unsung World Of Indian Rural Sports

From old martial art form Kalaripayattu, old gymnastics form Mallakhamba to rural sports of Punjab's Qila Raipur, the USHA Silai school has stepped in to promote the forgotten traditional sports activities among the rural youth.

USHA has always promoted indigenous sports in the deepest pockets of India and this time, it organised a Satoliya competition in Heerapura, Rajasthan.

Satoliya is known by different names in different parts of India, such as Lingochya in Maharashtra, Pitthu in Haryana, Satodiya in Gujarat and Dabba Kali in Kerala. But while the names are endless, the rules are the same
The Satoliya competition was conducted in Heerapura village for the first time and several girls participated. Such sporting events not only promote a healthy lifestyle but also help in shattering gender stereotypes.
The women of the Silai school deserve praise for organising the event. They have actively promoted and planned the sporting event and were heading the teams as coaches. Without their support, the event would not have been possible.

A prize distribution ceremony was held after the competition, during which the winners were presented with certificates and mementos.
USHA also organised a district level archery championship Siat Khnam in the east Khasi hill district of Meghalaya. Siat Khnam is a regular activity among the men of the khasi tribe and is loved and nurtured by them
The event saw the participation of adults and children alike, with cash prizes, certificates and mementos being distributed to the winners.

Two hundred kilometres from Chennai, in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, a state-level Mallakhamb competition was organised with the full support of USHA play.
Performed over an eight and a half foot high pole and a rope hanging from a high mast separately. Mallakhamb is a sport that puts participant's agility and flexibility to a rigorous test.
The state level championship of Mallakhamb saw the maximum number of people with disabilities as participants. They charmed the audience with their stunning performances. These players aim to prepare for more such events and set a record for themselves.