Abstract
This paper explores the trends of sports participation among the indigenous population of Simdega, a district in Jharkhand. Simdega is also known as the cradle of hockey as various hockey players have emerged from this place. Some of the notable players are Michel Kindo (Olympian), Silbanus Dungdung (Olympian), Kanti Baa,Masira, Surin,Sumrai, Tete,Justin Kerketta, Vimal Lakra, Virendra Lakra, Edlin Kerketta, Asunta Lakra, Alma Guria, Puspa Topno, Sunita,James Kerketta, Ashrita Lakra and so on. It is an interesting study of how tribal sportspersons are participating in sports and representing a country at an international level as well contributing to the national social fabric of India. The society which is usually located at the margins is becoming ever more visible through sports participation. This paper also explores various initiatives taken by the government which has accelerated the pace in sports participation. While discussing sports, this study considers the dual role of sports, through micro sociological as well as macro sociological lens. The paper is looks at this study through interactionist and functional perspective. The paper begins with an understanding of sports and locating its relevance in indigenous society, laying the foundation for theoretical discussions, methodology, findings, sociological analysis and lastly, conclusion.
Presenters
Nutan Marian TiggaAssistant Professor, Sociology, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Global Sports Local Cultures
KEYWORDS
SPORTS, KHELO INDIA, SOCIALIZATION, INTERACTIONISM, FUNCTONALISM, INDIGENOUS SOCIETY
