 A number of Indian sports either originated in Maharashtra or were formalised here.These include Badminton (previously known as Poona game), Kabaddi, Kho kho, and Mallakhamba.In rural areas of Maharashtra, Kusti (Indian mud wrestling) and bullock cart competitions take place during the annual "jatra" (carnival) of a region.The government of Maharashtra has in the past supported Kusti by building two permanent akhara (Indian training centers) in the Kolhapur area.