India: Rural Olympics captivates audiences in Punjab

India: Rural Olympics captivates audiences in Punjab
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Summary Events included elephant and motorbike races. Photo: Dunya News

(Dunya News) – In India, a different version of Olympics is being hosted in Punjab involving some unique rural games that celebrate the rich culture of the region.

The rural Olympics included different games and sports, including a wide range of performances that won the hearts of many people.

Rural Olympics kicked off with large crowds waiting to see various types of matches, exclusive to rural parts of India. The matches were of various types, including elephant races and motorbike race bringing in many watchers.


Elephants race attracted large number of crowds. Photo: Screengrab


From motorbike racings to players showing their strength by pulling cars using their teeth, the Olympics had a variety of games that kept the audiences entertained. Power gliding gained more popularity among the spectators.

Women traditional dances towards the end of the colourful events stole the show at the rural Olympics.


Women performing traditional Punjabi dances at the end of the rural Olympics. Photo: Screengrab


For more on this, watch a report by Dunya News below. 



 

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