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To document the traditional games of the Santhal tribe, evaluate their ecological and socio-ritual significance, and investigate the factors driving their modern decline.

August 20, 2026Asian Journal of Sport History & Culture

Remembering the Traditional Games of the Santhal Tribe: From Soil to Play

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MSmanju sorenCentral University of Haryana AKAnil KumarCentral University of Haryana

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Qualitative ethnographic study uncovers the cultural role and decline of traditional games in the Santhal tribe, highlighting risks to intangible heritage transmission.

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To document the traditional games of the Santhal tribe, evaluate their ecological and socio-ritual significance, and investigate the factors driving their modern decline.
Conducted a qualitative ethnographic study using semi-structured interviews with 50 participants across multiple generations in India.
Documented games such as Kati, Disom Sendra, and Pusi Pusi, showing that they rely on sustainable natural materials and facilitate physical training, moral education, and cultural transmission linked to agricultural cycles.
Identified an ongoing decline in the practice of traditional games caused by modernization, the adoption of Western sports, and digital entertainment, threatening the continuity of Santhal intangible heritage.

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soren et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b56c8a91293e6a1ccc6d https://doi.org/10.1080/27690148.2026.2688364

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Qualitative ethnographic study uncovers the cultural role and decline of traditional games in the Santhal tribe, highlighting risks to intangible heritage transmission.

Remembering the Traditional Games of the Santhal Tribe: From Soil to Play

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Remembering the Traditional Games of the Santhal Tribe: From Soil to Play

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