Sports achievements and records
Indian Sports
Sports achievements and records
India's Vishwanathan Anand was the first Asian to win the World Chess Championship.
Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport, is now played professionally in many countries.
India has won 28 Olympic medals in field hockey, more than any other country.
Cricket was introduced to India by British sailors in the 18th century.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most-attended cricket league in the world.