THE MOST DISPUTED ANIMAL SPORTS IN INDIA

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Following the statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the ban on Jallikattu, the traditional sport in the state, several others including Karnataka have begin to begin voice against the ban on their traditional sports. Here are some of the most disputed animal sports in India.

BULBUL FIGHTING

Bulbul fighting

The bulbul fighting, held during Magh Bigu day, is a sport where bulbul birds fight each other.

BULLOCK CART RACING

Bullock cart racing

The sport is held in rural areas of Maharashtra for entertainment.

COCK FIGHTING

Cock fighting

The sport is held in Andhra Pradesh during Sankranti. In this sport, two cocks fight to beat each other.

KAMBALA

Kambala

Kambala is held in Karnataka. During this sport, buffaloes race through paddy fields filled with slush and mud.

JALLIKATTU

Jallikattu

The sport is conducted in Tamil Nadu during Pongal festivals in January. Youngsters tame the bulls in this sport.