Started in 1933 by Inderjeet Singh Grewal as a means to strengthen bonds between different villages, Rural Olympics, also known as the Qila Raipur Festival is held at a local sports stadium in the village of Qila Raipur in Punjab.
This is another one of India’s most unique festivals. Started in 1933 by Inderjeet Singh Grewal as a means to strengthen bonds between different villages, Rural Olympics, also known as the Qila Raipur Festival is held at a local sports stadium in the village of Qila Raipur in Punjab. For four days in February every year, eager sportsmen participate in races, kabaddi, hockey, tug of war, and horse racing, in a spectacular display of competitiveness and skill. Along with popular categories of sports, Qila Raipur festival also showcases unusual feats of strength that are considered almost inhumane.