India does not have an officially designated national sport, but field hockey is often considered the national sport. The government's focus is on promoting all sports equally.
Explanation
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has confirmed that no sport has been declared as the national sport of India.
The government's emphasis on promoting all sports equally reflects its dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive sporting culture.
The Indian hockey team has been one of the most successful Indian sports teams.
The Indian government recently renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
The birthday of Dhyan Chand is celebrated as the National Sports Day on August 29.
Dhyan Chand was a hockey legend who represented India in 185 matches and scored over 400 goals during his career.
He was nicknamed "Hockey Wizard" and "The Magician".