Invitational Asian Silambam Open Championship

Tamil Nadu remains home to a large number of rural sports that reflect historical living traditions The state has a variety of rural indoor and outdoor sports that are being played today in the states rural districts.Silambattam This sport is specified in the Sangam Literature Silapathikaram as a selfdefence martial art practised to safeguard them from animal attacks This sport involves practising rotational moves with a bamboo staff showcasing moves to defend from the attacker Silambattam is also adapted in forms such as Por silambam and Potti silambam Madurai holds a significant role in preaching this ancient sport all around the state.The Invitational Asian Silambam Open Championship 2022 organised by World Silambam Martial Arts Association promotes this indigenous sport of silambam by providing an opportunity for the athletes to showcase single stick fight Thani Theramai Double stick rotation ThodumuraiThe event mainly aims to motivate more individuals to participate in this magnificent rural sport.