(a) whether the Government has declared or proposes to declare any sports/games as a national/official sports/games of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
(a) whether the Government has declared or proposes to declare any sports/games as a national/official sports/games of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a) : The Government has not declared any sports/game as National Game of the country, as the objective of the Government is to encourage/promote all popular sports disciplines.
(b) & (c) : In view of reply part (a) above, the questions do not arise.
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