Here are the top 15 sports in India:
- Cricket – undoubtedly the most popular sport in India
- Field Hockey – historically one of the most successful sports in India
- Kabaddi – a traditional Indian sport that has gained immense popularity in recent years
- Football – gaining popularity in recent years, especially among young people
- Badminton – a sport in which India has produced several world-class players
- Tennis – with players like Sania Mirza and Leander Paes making a name for themselves internationally
- Wrestling – traditional sport with a strong following in India
- Athletics – with athletes like Milkha Singh, PT Usha, and Hima Das achieving international success
- Chess – India has a strong chess culture and has produced several grandmasters
- Table Tennis – becoming increasingly popular, especially in urban areas
- Shooting – India has produced several world-class shooters in recent years
- Boxing – gaining popularity in recent years with the success of boxers like Mary Kom and Vijender Singh
- Volleyball – a popular sport in some parts of India
- Cycling – India has produced some promising cyclists in recent years
- Weightlifting – India has a strong tradition in weightlifting, with several international medals to its credit.