Why do you think hockey is not so popular as cricket in India?

Cricket is more popular game because Hockey could not get the attention of media as cricket have and on the other hand the matches of hockey are not frequently played at national or international level like we have in cricket. In India, when a child grows he started playing cricket.

Is hockey popular in India?

Cricket is the most popular sport in India, the country has hosted and won the Cricket World Cup on multiple occasions. Field hockey is the most successful sport for India at the Olympic Games; the Indian men’s team have won thirteen Olympic medals including eight gold medals.

Why hockey is not popular in India anymore?

The growth of Cricket and people’s disinterest in Hockey was the biggest reason behind the fall of once the greatest sport in India. The fanfare, prize money, brand endorsements everything started flowing in Cricket’s direction, making it easier for the younger generation to choose the sport of their interest.

Why don’t more Indians play football?

A large section of India’s population doesn’t have the means to afford such sports gear. This fact makes most sports inaccessible to a significant portion of the populace. Football, on the other hand, is a relatively inexpensive sport.

Which sport should be the national sport of India?

The only sport which could make a case for itself for the National Sport of India is Cricket. But that is in the 21st century when Indians are not the Hockey giants they once were and Cricket has left every other sport way behind in popularity. But that wasn’t always the case.

Should cricket or hockey become a national sport?

Accessibility is another factor that determines which game could achieve the status of national sport. Hockey and cricket are both expensive sports. While hockey requires one stick per player and also a synthetic playing surface, cricket requires a bat and a ball, besides other gear like gloves, shoes and a helmet.