A presentation made by the 5th graders of Millennium National School for their friends in Norway. This is part of the information exchange program between the two countries.

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KAMBALA
By: Pruthav, Ojhas, Manav and Gautam

2. Kambala
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 Kambala or Buffalo Race is a well-known sport in Karnataka.
 Though it is difficult to trace the history of this sport yet it is popularly
believed that the sport has its origin in the farming community of Karnataka.
 Following the age-old traditions today Kambala is played as recreational
sport by the farmers. The buffalo race is played before the harvesting season
commences.
 Kambala is also seen as the beginning of the sowing season for the next
round of crops.

3. Kambala
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How to play?
 A track for running is used this track usually is set within the paddy field.
 Two buffaloes are tied to a cart and the contest takes place between two
pair of buffaloes.
 These animals are controlled by the farmer who carries a whip with him.

4. Kambala
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What were the rewards in ancient times?
In the ancient ages the winning pair of buffaloes was rewarded with
fruits such as coconut and other simple gifts.
Later, however gifts were replaced by money.

5. Kambala
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You may think this is hard but it is only hard to steer the buffaloes.
Here is a picture by a person playing Kambala.

6. Kambala
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7. Kambala
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So now that have you understood how to play kambala why not tell a
horse-rider to try Kambala .
Best of luck !!