Sports & Games have a very important role to play in the growth and development of mind and body. Indian history of sports dates back to the Vedic times when physical exercises were considered to be a mandatory part of religious rituals. Sports & games can be classified into two main categories: outdoor and indoor. In India outdoor sporting activities have a greater mass appeal as compared to indoor ones. Cricket is by far the most popular sport in India. Apart from cricket, India has a global identity in field hockey, chess, lawn tennis, table tennis, formula one racing, badminton, billiards and snooker and to some extent, in football. Relatively recent introduction to the world of virtual intelligence has triggered off a wave of crazy fanaticism especially among the younger generation and subsequently, the popularity of online gaming has been increasing by leaps and bounce. The following Indian sites cover everything you want to know about Indian sports and games.

Bharatiya Hockey, ESPNStar, Golf India, Horse Racing India, I-Khel Watch, India Polo, India Race, Indian Hockey, Indian Open Golf, Indian Squash Professionals, Khel, NBA, Tennis India, The Tennis Village, Your Golf Guru

Raw Sports 

Ancient Olympics 

The Sports Server

C r i c k e t Next  - Latest cricket news 

CricInfo - The Home of Cricket On The Internet

Cricket World

Cricmania--The Home of Cricket Online!

Tennis - The International Tennis Federation's Official Website

The Martial Arts Network

India Field Hockey Homepage

Khel.com

Samachar Cricket Channel

Boxing's Finest Online-Your Premiere Internet Boxing Magazine

SquashTalk Squash Information Exchange with no Barriers

Kyudo Japanese Archery 

Hang Gliding WWW Server

Mental Athletics Programme  

Martial Arts Sites on the Web

BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community

Madman Ned's Wrestling Links

Yahoo! Sports

Sports Websites

sports.indiatimes.com

Indiatimes Sports is India's premier sports website, showcasing each and every field of sports and games with the latest news, views and a lot more. Their interactive services include blogging, chatting and downloading options. Have your say in the OPINION POLL segment. There is also an advanced search box at the top of the page to facilitate your browsing choices. In case you are not a registered member of Indiatimes, do sign up to be eligible to earn rewards!

sify.com

Boosted with truly out-of-the-world features incorporating video archives and photo galleries, readers' section, an exhaustive coverage of all sporting activities, Highlights segment and many more, Sify sports has emerged to be one of the most popular sports and games web portal of India. You will find relevant links of other sports sites and blogging pages. Don't miss out on a number of categories like Classifieds, Jobs, Domain, Real Estate, Shopping, Recipes, etc. given at the top of the page in hyperlinks.

khoj.com

Want to get yourself soaked up in the passionate following of sports and sports icons from India? Are you looking for that perfect website that would meet your need of having all the relevant sites at your fingertip? Khoj.com is a comprehensive directory archiving a number of websites on different Indian sports, iconic figures in Indian sporting arena, sports equipments, accessories and books, forums, etc. Take a peek at Khoj India Directory to admire their services that extend beyond the boundary of sports. Show your creative and constructive bend of mind by submitting a site that you feel should be there at Khoj.

zeesport.com

This site is hosted by Zee Sports, a premier Indian sports channel. With a primary focus on Cricket, they have undertaken a praiseworthy task of showcasing Indian sports online with headlines, news, discussions, articles and many more features. Go through the links scattered throughout the page so that you may find other related sites as well. This site is updated on a regular basis to keep track of the latest happenings in the world sports arena.

sportal.nic.in

A comprehensive sports portal singled into 'sportal', this one is hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with the objective of promoting popular as well as not-so-popular sports among the rank and file of the nation. Visit this site to witness some of the everlasting moments of triumph in Indian sports. Search for the legendary figures from all sporting domains and get to know about their stupendous achievements and unforgettable contribution to the fame and welfare of country's sports. Thinking that's enough? You're badly mistaken! Just take a look at the cluster of links on the left and right. You will get to know about sporting awards, coaching facilities, infrastructure, national sports policy and a number of other aspects pertaining to Indian sports.

indiabook.com

This site is all about an online directory of Indian sports supplying with relevant links and resources. You are completely at your fancy to launch into a specific search first by selecting the resource and then by entering the keywords. Once you go through the tradition and historical backdrop of Indian sports, click on the links placed at the bottom of the page to acquaint yourself with the prime sports in India.

webindia123.com

Web India 123 presents sports and games in India in a very viewer-friendly manner. Each of the categories has been addressed in hyperlinks, enabling you to switch over between the main page and the linked one. All the major sports played in India are to be found in the site. Just click on any of those forms of sport to know its history and playing methodology. Acquire the necessary details regarding famous sports personalities, awards, stadiums, Olympic Games, sporting institutes, etc. Just warm up and get yourself going only with this site.

indianmirror.com

Are you the one who is keener to be identified as an ardent sports historian rather than being tagged as an active sports buff? If you think so, your arduous searching ends here. Trace the history of sports in India with indianmirror.com. This site focuses on the development of the habit and culture of sport among the Indians. It digs deep into distant past and traces the route from the Indus Valley Civilization to the later Hindu Period (320 AD – 1200 AD).

locateindia.com

Want to buy a wide range of sports accessories, games, goods and toys? Locate India offers you a virtual archive of manufacturers and exporters of sports products. This site is a very buyer-friendly in the sense that it enumerates the name of the products in hyperlinks so that you can go straight to the manufacturing companies of that particular product. A mere mouse click can lead you to find a galaxy of companies from all across India engaged in manufacturing a particular product. Once you are redirected to the page which lists down company names, choose a company, go through its profile, visit its own websites and send online query. All the companies sell their products as per competitive pricing. Happy shopping!

gameguru.in

Addicted to online gaming? Dying to know about the latest happenings in the gaming arena? If your answer is yes, just freak out at Game Guru. It contains the latest news about what is happening in the global as well as in the Indian gaming zone. It is the most popular Indian website on games. One of the biggest offerings of this website is its game search section where you can search the computer game of your choice.

Bridge in India
National and international events covered. Includes relevant links, calendar, forum and articles.

Cycle Polo Federation of India
Details of the association, and the rules of the game.

Deccan Gymkhana
A premier sports institution in India, facilities and training for basketball, billiards and cards, cricket, gymnasium, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball.

Dogs India
About dogs, breeds, including Indian breeds, animal welfare organizations, dog health, and puppy care. Classified ads for breeders, boarding kennels and other dog related businesses.

Indian Olympic Association
Official site with information on its activities and members.

National Adventure Foundation
Information on the activities, eligibility, and charges of the Kerala chapter.

Otter Reserves
Angling programmes in the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttaranchal.

Procam International
Organisers of sports and leisure events in India. Covers event, talent and player management.

Sify: Sports
Informative resource about different Indian sports, news and players.

Sports India
Site where users can discuss and update scores for tennis, football, and other sports.

Tambola on the Net
Offers an on line version of the popular Indian picnic game.

Ten-PinBowling.com
Site of the Bowling and Billiards Association of India. Information about bowling centre's across India, and bowling tips. Includes a bulletin board.

Vision of India
Philately; aspects of the country illustrated through a display of stamps.

Youth Affairs and Sports Page
Official information provided by the Government of India.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 schedule, Cricket World Cup 2011 fixtures, Cricket World Cup 2011 venue and Cricket World Cup 2011 teams