Sports in Tamil Nadu

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Sports are a significant part of life in Tamil Nadu, with the southern Indian state emerging as the sports capital of the Indian subcontinent. The inhabitants of Tamil Nadu enjoy participating in sports both originating from their homeland and sports born abroad. This article details these sports, both traditional and modern, that are commonly played in Tamil Nadu.