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Which Indian state has declared Malakhamb as its state sport?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kerala
  2. Assam
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Rajasthan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: Madhya Pradesh declared Mallakhamb as its state sport. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Declared in January 2023 by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. ▪️ Mallakhamb is a traditional sport where athletes perform on a pole or rope. ▪️ Combines gymnastics, yoga, and wrestling techniques. ▪️ Originated in Maharashtra but widely practiced in MP. ▪️ Recognised as a sport by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). ▪️ MP government also set up Mallakhamb academies in Bhopal and Ujjain. ▪️ Aim: To promote traditional sports among youth. ▪️ Mallakhamb is also included in school sports programs in MP.