Which are the traditional sports of Pakistan?

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1. Guest9548
   

   The world of sports in Pakistan offers a glimpse in its traditional, colonial and modern history. The games that are popular in the country include games and sports that have been played since very long times, some which got introduced during the British rule and others which are popular throughout the world in modern times. Pakistan was largely a rural country at the time of its creation. It still is, in spite of its urbanization. The advent of popular TV, which arrived in Pakistan earlier than other countries in South Asia, did make a dent in their popularity, as younger generation was drawn to sports more often shown on TV. Still, many of the sports that were traditionally popular in the country continue to retain their popularity. These include athletics in its various forms as well as innovative festive sports like animal racing, camel racing and cart racing in some parts of Punjab and NWFP. One of the oldest sports still alive is wrestling, especially in Punjab province. Another traditional sport popular only in South Asia is 'Kabaddi. Another traditional sport, which is also a national sport of Pakistan is horse Polo, played in the region since many centuries, and patronized by the royal class and soldiers. It remains popular till date. Horse dancing, shooting, dog fighting, volleyball, Stone or rock lifting are still alive in some parts of Pakistan and tournaments were held for these sports in some parts of Punjab every year.

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