India does not have an official national game, as confirmed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query in 2020. Although hockey is often considered Indias national game due to its success and popularity, it is not officially recognized as such. Similarly, kabaddi and cricket are also sometimes mistakenly referred to as Indias national game or sport, but they are not officially recognized as such either. The Indian government acknowledges all games equally and does not encourage one over another.