Silambam gains national recognition in India

(L:) Muthu Isai Radha, a student; (C:) A line sketch of two Silambam artists in action (R:) Mr ShanmugaSundaram, a Silambam teacher; (Bottom) Class in Session.

(L:) Muthu Isai Radha, a student; (C:) A line sketch of two Silambam artists in action (R:) Mr ShanmugaSundaram, a Silambam teacher; (Bottom) Class in Session. Source: SBS Tamil

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Silambam, a martial art developed by ancient Tamils, has been recognised by the Government of India under the ‘Promotion of inclusiveness through sports’ initiative of the ‘Khelo India’ programme.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan brings the story with comments from Mr Shanmuga Sundaram, a veteran Silambam teacher and Muthu Isai Radha, a student of Silambam who has recently won a national award.

 

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