Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part C (2024)

Traditional games have stood the test of time, shaping cultures and communities with their inherent ability to entertain, educate, and unite people. Many of these games rely on physical skill, strategic thinking, and social interaction, fostering a sense of teamwork and creativity among players. They often reflect the customs and environment of the societies they originate from, making them an integral part of cultural heritage. The main purpose of conducting this study was to find out the interests of children playing traditional games in Mahendergarh district of Haryana. The data relating to the study was collected from five different schools out of five different blocks in Mahendergarh district of Haryana involving a total of 125 (one hundred and twenty five) subjects playing the traditional games ranging between 12 years to 16 years of age. The research findings were revealed using a percentile method out of one hundred traditional games.