Thang-Ta is a traditional martial art form of a north-eastern state of India, Manipur. Over the past few years, it has gained increasing academic, cultural and sporting attention in all over India. However, despite a growing body of literature addressing its historical, cultural, and ritual related aspects, a few significant research gaps are there in understanding its transformation, institutionalization, commercialization and within the present status of modern Thang-Ta sport. Methodology: The present study critically reviews the existing literature on Thang-Ta to identify the conceptual, methodological, and thematic gaps. The present study adopted a qualitative review methodology based on the published research article, thesis and reports. Findings: The findings shown that while descriptive and empirical studies exist, there is a lack of comprehensive historical analysis, sportification frameworks, policy-oriented research, interdisciplinary approaches, and study on commercialization process
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