India is a country that loves its sports! Whether we are preparing to watch the big sports played by professional teams or get together for our free time of simple sports among friends, there are many Sports options. Let's take a look at five of the most popular sports you will find in India.

CRICKET

Cricket is popular all over India, and you can find it played from mini-schools in schools to international Test matches against some of the best nations playing cricket in the world. The Cricket Control Board knows how to ensure that the game is kept at the forefront of people's minds, and we have produced some of the best cricket players in the world.

Football

Despite being one of the most popular sports in the world, soccer is the second most popular sport in India. You will often find similarities found on TV that you will watch, whether these are Indian or international sports. By looking at football issues on sites like monon-india.com, you can also find out what can happen in these sports. While the national team may not be at the top level, India has had the opportunity to host others thanks to the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Field hockey

Field hockey is one of India's national sports and our teams always do amazingly well when they play at the international level. We have won countless medals in recent years, including 8 gold from the Olympics. Both men and women teams always represent India well when they leave the field to start playing.

Badminton

While we may be looking at football and hockey more, badminton is the second most played game in India, after all-powerful cricket - of course. Hosted by the Badminton Association of India, you will always find amazing players waiting to be taken to court as a domestic or foreign player. We have also been able to collect many Olympic medals in this sport over the years.

Tennis

Finally, we have tennis. While Grand Slams may be available in other countries, India is still able to offer a lot if you want a competitive tennis match. It is a popular sport among the country's youth, and it is played in many schools. Although we tend to do less well in private competitions, we can certainly hold on tight and double the mix.

These are just five sports that the Indians love to play and follow. We love our sports and every chance we get to play them is always considered with love. Take the time to find out which sports are available in your area. You may be surprised to learn about some of the amazing sports you can join that take place right at your doorstep.