Overview
- Governing body
- Amateur Lagori Federation of India
- Origin
- Ancient India
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Traditional
- Total players listed
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Lagori is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Amateur Lagori Federation of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Lagori is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Lagori is a traditional Indian discipline whose modern competitive structure has been built around the Amateur Lagori Federation of India. Origin in Ancient India gives the sport deep cultural roots, and tournaments at the National Games, state championships and dedicated national meets have helped formalise the rules, age categories and selection processes. State governments where the sport originated typically lead funding, with central support routed through the Ministry's Scheme for Promotion of Indigenous Games.
At the grassroots, the route into Lagori typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Lagori originated in Ancient India, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Lagori, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Amateur Lagori Federation of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Lagori is played and developed across India under the Amateur Lagori Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How lagori evolved globally and took root in India.
Lagori traces its modern origins to Ancient India. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Amateur Lagori Federation of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, lagori grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Amateur Lagori Federation of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Lagori sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya BorahChhattisgarhDefender
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Aaradhya MoreChandigarhDodger
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Aaradhya ThapaUttarakhandCoach / Trainer
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Aarti BhutiaKarnatakaVice-Captain
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Aarti KalitaMadhya PradeshStone Stacker
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Aarti SubbaJharkhandFielder
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Aditya JadhavPunjabCatcher
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Aditya MoreDelhiCatcher
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Aditya SenTelanganaVice-Captain
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Aditya VermaTamil NaduAll-Rounder
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Advait ThapaAndhra PradeshRunner
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Aisha YadavMaharashtraDodger
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Akshay ChatterjeePuducherryPitcher
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Akshay MalhotraJammu and KashmirStriker
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Akshay NegiMadhya PradeshDefender
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Ananya HembramChhattisgarhRunner
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Anika MukherjeeMizoramAll-Rounder
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Anvi GoyalAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSubstitute
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Arjun JadhavMizoramVice-Captain
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Arnav BajwaPuducherryCaptain
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Arnav JoshiRajasthanPitcher
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Arnav RawatChandigarhCatcher
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Arnav TripathiUttar PradeshFielder
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Ayaan SawantBiharSpecialist Thrower
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Ayaan SaxenaChhattisgarhDodger
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Bhavna MenonJharkhandVice-Captain
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Bhavna PathanLadakhPitcher
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Bhavna ThakurGoaCatcher
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Bina KumarUttar PradeshSubstitute
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Bina SubbaAssamStone Stacker
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Bushra DhillonBiharRunner
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Bushra IyerOdishaAnchor Player
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Bushra SinghHaryanaCoach / Trainer
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Chitra GowdaNagalandDefender
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Chitra SidhuWest BengalVice-Captain
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Chitra TripathiBiharFielder
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Dev MehtaChandigarhSubstitute
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Dev ThapaTelanganaAll-Rounder
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Dhruv KambleRajasthanAnchor Player
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Drishti MehtaTamil NaduCoach / Trainer
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Ekta ChoudharyUttar PradeshPitcher
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Ekta RaiAssamStone Stacker
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Falguni MirzaKarnatakaRunner
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Falguni PawarTamil NaduStone Stacker
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Falguni RaiServicesStriker
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Gayatri MenonUttar PradeshDodger
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Gayatri PrabhuWest BengalDefender
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Gayatri SidhuChandigarhCatcher
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Harsh KumarChhattisgarhStone Stacker
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Harsh MagarBiharFielder
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Harsh ShahRailwaysStriker
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Hema KumarWest BengalDefender
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Hema SorenChhattisgarhCatcher
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Hridaan ReddyPunjabCaptain
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Indira JhaLadakhStone Stacker
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Indira MagarHaryanaDefender
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Indira MalhotraLadakhCaptain
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Indira NayakKeralaFielder
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Ira BhandariAssamSpecialist Thrower
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Ira SalianArunachal PradeshRunner
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Jaya BaruaNagalandAnchor Player
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Jaya JoshiAndaman and Nicobar IslandsDefender
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Kabir KrishnanNagalandFielder
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Kabir NambiarUttar PradeshCoach / Trainer
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Kabir SandhuLadakhCoach / Trainer
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Kajal SinhaWest BengalAll-Rounder
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Kajal SinhaGoaVice-Captain
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Karan BorahMeghalayaRunner
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Karan HembramChandigarhStone Stacker
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Kartik SidhuHaryanaRunner
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Kavya ChaudharyManipurSubstitute
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Kiaan HegdeJammu and KashmirDefender
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Kian MurmuAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSpecialist Thrower
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Kian RawatDelhiPitcher
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Krishna ChatterjeeAndhra PradeshSpecialist Thrower
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Kunal KhanAndhra PradeshFielder
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Lakshay AhujaWest BengalDefender
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Lakshay BhandariAndaman and Nicobar IslandsDefender
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Lakshay MehtaDelhiAll-Rounder
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Lakshay PannuDelhiVice-Captain
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Lakshmi HussainTripuraDodger
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Lakshmi PathanRajasthanCatcher
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Lalit SubbaWest BengalCaptain
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Manav LepchaJharkhandPitcher
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Manav RanaHaryanaCatcher
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Maryam ChoudharyUttar PradeshSpecialist Thrower
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Maryam TamangRajasthanCaptain
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Meera AgarwalServicesSpecialist Thrower
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Mihir GuptaTripuraVice-Captain
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Mihir MirzaJharkhandVice-Captain
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Mira DasMadhya PradeshDodger
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Mira ThapaRailwaysDodger
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Mohan BishtAssamVice-Captain
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Mohan KadamPuducherryFielder
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Mohan PaiNagalandCaptain
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Mohan SaikiaSikkimCatcher
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Naitik SawantTelanganaSubstitute
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Navya RaoMizoramRunner
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Navya ThapaGujaratPitcher
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Neel JadhavAndhra PradeshAnchor Player
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Neel KhatriKeralaCoach / Trainer
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Neel KhatriJharkhandStriker
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Neel MagarManipurAnchor Player
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Neil KamathTamil NaduSpecialist Thrower
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Neil KhannaGoaSpecialist Thrower
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Nirvaan BorahTamil NaduSpecialist Thrower
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Nirvaan SheikhMeghalayaSpecialist Thrower
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Nisha PillaiTelanganaDefender
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Nisha ThapaMeghalayaAll-Rounder
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Om NaikGoaDodger
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Om ThapaAndhra PradeshStone Stacker
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Om TripathiChandigarhSpecialist Thrower
Defender with strong fielding lines and accurate base throws.
- Om TuduManipurStriker
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Omkar DubeyChhattisgarhAll-Rounder
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Omkar MurmuOdishaStriker
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Pari ChhetriBiharStone Stacker
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Pari KuttyRajasthanRunner
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Pari MurthyServicesCaptain
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Pari NaikKeralaAnchor Player
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Parth DhillonMeghalayaStone Stacker
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Parth KamathAssamCaptain
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Parth MurmuJharkhandDefender
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Parth RanaMizoramCoach / Trainer
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Parth SheikhJammu and KashmirStriker
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Pranav LepchaRailwaysCatcher
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Prateek MagarPuducherrySubstitute
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Prateek RautelaOdishaAll-Rounder
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Priya KhanUttarakhandDefender
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Priya KrishnanMaharashtraCoach / Trainer
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Priya SidhuMaharashtraStriker
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Raghav LimbuAndaman and Nicobar IslandsAll-Rounder
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Rahul NayakMaharashtraRunner
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Raj AhujaUttarakhandStriker
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Raj MalhotraOdishaRunner
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Rajesh BhandariServicesSpecialist Thrower
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Rishi ChatterjeeUttarakhandStriker
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Rishi KaurDelhiAnchor Player
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Rishi RoyUttarakhandStone Stacker
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Rishi TiwariKeralaCatcher
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Riya KhanManipurStone Stacker
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Riya NambiarHimachal PradeshAll-Rounder
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Rohan BaruaMizoramCaptain
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Rohan SenTripuraAll-Rounder
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Rohan TiwariHimachal PradeshDodger
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Rudra HazarikaTelanganaFielder
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Rudra ShahKarnatakaVice-Captain
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Saanvi GowdaUttarakhandDefender
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Saanvi SubbaManipurDodger
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Sachin KhatriChhattisgarhAnchor Player
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Sai GowdaChhattisgarhCaptain
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Samar DasDelhiCatcher
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Samar KrishnanMadhya PradeshCatcher
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Sanvi MagarOdishaCoach / Trainer
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Sanvi VermaBiharStriker
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Sara NairOdishaDefender
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Sara PaiServicesSpecialist Thrower
Captain organising fielding rotations and stacking strategy.
- Sara ShettyMizoramStriker
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Shivansh DhillonHaryanaCatcher
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Shlok GillChandigarhCaptain
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Shlok HazarikaJharkhandDefender
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Shreya GuptaMizoramCoach / Trainer
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Siddharth KadamMeghalayaAnchor Player
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Siddharth SinhaRajasthanCaptain
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Sneha JoshiTamil NaduSubstitute
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Sneha KambleNagalandVice-Captain
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Sneha SandhuPunjabPitcher
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Sneha TuduChhattisgarhDefender
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Sonali BhattChandigarhCaptain
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Tanmay ThapaKeralaAnchor Player
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Tanvi ChhetriTelanganaSpecialist Thrower
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Tanvi IyerAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCatcher
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Tara RaoMadhya PradeshSubstitute
Vice-captain leading rotations and substitutions on the field.
- Tejas NambiarUttarakhandFielder
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Uma KaurKeralaFielder
Pitcher with strong, precise throws to knock down the stones.
- Umang AnsariUttarakhandDodger
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Vani SaikiaWest BengalStone Stacker
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Vedant AgarwalBiharDodger
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Vedant GhoshBiharRunner
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Vedant PathanLadakhCaptain
Reliable substitute ready to step into striking or stacking duty.
- Vihaan BanerjeeAssamDefender
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Vivaan ChatterjeeKeralaVice-Captain
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Yamini HazarikaMadhya PradeshCaptain
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Yamini KambleChhattisgarhRunner
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Yamini KambleJammu and KashmirStriker
Specialist thrower with long-range accurate ball returns.
- Yamini PandeyLakshadweepVice-Captain
Fielder with sharp anticipation and clean ground pickups.
- Yash ChahalTelanganaStone Stacker
All-rounder contributing in striking, stacking and fielding.
- Yash JhaMeghalayaCatcher
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Yash ShettyArunachal PradeshRunner
Runner with sprinting bursts between stacking and dodging phases.
- Yash SidhuMadhya PradeshAll-Rounder
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Yuvraj BrarLadakhCaptain
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Yuvraj KhannaMizoramSubstitute
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Yuvraj ThakurJharkhandPitcher
Anchor player closing out tight games with composed stacking.
- Zain GaikwadOdishaFielder
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Zain HussainWest BengalStone Stacker
Coach building grassroots lagori teams from school to district level.
- Zara MehtaPunjabSubstitute
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Zara PrabhuAssamDodger
Catcher with sharp reflexes to take aerial returns and ground balls.
- Zara VermaTripuraDefender
Dodger with fast lateral movement to avoid opposition hits.
- Zoya SalianTamil NaduStriker
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
- Zoya SandhuMadhya PradeshAnchor Player
Striker with accurate ball strikes on the lagori (seven-stone) stack.
- Zoya SinghSikkimPitcher
Stone stacker with quick hands and steady rebuilding under pressure.
Rules
Rules blend the original Indian format with modern federation standardisation — mat size, bout duration, points, raider/defender roles, weight categories and officiating are all codified by the national federation. Age-group events run to junior/sub-junior variations of the senior rules.
Authoritative rulebook: Amateur Lagori Federation of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a lagori squad or competition.
- Raider / attackerTraditional role responsible for scoring points in the opposition half.
- Defender / anchorPrevents the raider from returning and holds the defensive line.
- All-rounder / captainBoth raids and defends; captain also runs on-field strategy.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in lagori at a federation-recognised event.
- Federation-approved mat, court or field to national spec
- Match kit for both sides and referees
- Score console, timer and PA system
- Coaching board, cones and training kit
- Officials' whistles, flags and signal equipment
Governing body
Amateur Lagori Federation of India is the recognised national body for Lagori in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for lagori. State associations under Amateur Lagori Federation of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Ancient India
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Traditional
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the lagori calendar in India.
- Amateur Lagori Federation of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic lagori title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Amateur Lagori Federation of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Lagori
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Lagori
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in lagori.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Amateur Lagori Federation of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in lagori.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the lagori calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for lagori. The national championship under Amateur Lagori Federation of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised lagori athletes to know outside India.
- Fazel Atrachali (Iran)One of world kabaddi's most decorated defenders.
- Meraj Sheykh (Iran)Iranian kabaddi captain and Asian Games medallist.
- Iran Kabaddi (Team)Asian Games gold and multi-time World Cup finalists.
Records
Where to find India's official lagori record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Lagori is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in lagori are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Amateur Lagori Federation of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in lagori are maintained by the Amateur Lagori Federation of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for lagori and mirrored by Amateur Lagori Federation of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Amateur Lagori Federation of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in lagori — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Professional athlete in the domestic franchise league, state team and national side
- Coach at grassroots, state and national level
- Referee, umpire and technical official
- Physio, S&C and video-analysis support
- Sports quota government jobs and state sports awards
- Coaching-academy owner and equipment supplier
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for lagori athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about lagori in India.
Who governs Lagori in India?▾
Amateur Lagori Federation of India is the recognised national federation for Lagori in India. State associations under Amateur Lagori Federation of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Lagori an Olympic sport?▾
Lagori is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Amateur Lagori Federation of India.
How do I start playing Lagori in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Lagori athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Lagori?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Lagori athletes selected for international events?▾
Amateur Lagori Federation of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Lagori in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Lagori in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Lagori in Andhra Pradesh
- Lagori in Arunachal Pradesh
- Lagori in Assam
- Lagori in Bihar
- Lagori in Chhattisgarh
- Lagori in Goa
- Lagori in Gujarat
- Lagori in Haryana
- Lagori in Himachal Pradesh
- Lagori in Jharkhand
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