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Sports is an important part of the culture of Maharashtra. Kabaddi, Hockey, Kho kho, Badminton, Cricket and Table tennis are the popular sports of Maharashtra. The Sporting activities in Maharashtra are governed by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services located in Pune.
The wrestling championship like Hind Kesari, Maharashtra Kesari are very popular in the rural regions of Maharashtra. Games like Viti-Dandu and Pakada-pakadi(Tag) are also played by kids in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has various domestic level Franchise based leagues for Hockey, Chess, Tennis and Badminton. The cricket craze can be seen throughout Maharashtra, as it is the most widely followed and played sport. Maharashtra has produced many Iconic cricketers to India like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.