Traditional sports of India were showcased as an exhibition alongside the 1936 Summer Olympics.
[1][2] A 35-member contingent from the Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal (HVPM) physical education institute demonstrated the events, and were not considered part of the official Indian team.
[1][3] The sports' inclusion was spearheaded by HVPM Vice President Dr. Siddhanath Kane, who successfully lobbied Olympic organizer Carl Diem for permission to exhibit them.
[1][4] Indian physical culture practices such as lezim and yoga were also performed.
[6] However, the contingent were awarded an honorary medal by Adolf Hitler, who was said to have been impressed by the displays.