In response to the alarming rise in obesity and hypertension among young people, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of regularly playing the traditional game " Lipato " as an extracurricular activity on the body composition and blood pressure of students in rural areas. The study was conducted on a sample of 64 students aged 18 to 22, divided into two equal groups: an experimental group (EG) that participated in a " Lipato " playing program for 12 weeks during the school holidays, and a control group (CG) that received no intervention. Anthropometric measurements, body composition (BMI, muscle mass, body water), and blood pressure (maximum heart rate, mean arterial pressure) were recorded before and after the protocol. The results showed significant improvements in the EG compared to the CG: reduced weight and BMI, and increased muscle mass and body water. A notable decrease in maximum heart rate and mean arterial pressure was also observed. Regular practice of the game "Lipato" contributes to improving students' physical and cardiovascular health. Integrating this game into extracurricular activity programs or during school holidays could represent an effective strategy for preventing obesity and hypertension in rural schools.
