2. INTRODUCTION
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Sports is not confined to physical
development only. Rather it aims an all
round development of a person, inculcating
in him the values of team work cooperation,
struggling and a never say die – type
attitude
India has always been on forefront on
matter of sports, though at a slower pace.
India has a bright future ahead, since it
has a vast pool of raw talent ready to be
nurtured.
Olympics – Biggest sports festival in the
world
This event enables a sportsperson not only
to display their talent at world level. But,
also to win medals and make the country
proud.
4. OLYMPICS GAMES
BOXING
Nov 2007, India’s MARY KON
won best boxer title & also
secured a bronze medal at
London Olympics 2012
CHESS
Chess has risen in Popularity in
India in the last few decades
primarily due to its star player GM
VISHWANATHAN ANAND
Anand had the unique distinction of
the only player to have beaten the
winner Karjakin in the 2016
Candidates Tournament.
2008 Beijing Olympic, VIJENDRA
KUMAR won a bronze medal in
middle weight boxing category
5. HOCKEY
• Though it is a national game it
plays second fiddle to Cricket
Indian Hockey Federation
(IHF) started its functioning
from 1927 with its
headquarter at New Delhi
FOOTBALL
• Introduced in India during
British Rule, it is equally
popular as cricket
• 1951-1962 – Golden era in
Indian football
• India ranks 154th in the FIFA
rankings as of Feb 29, 2012
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6. CRICKET
Most popular sport in India
Indian National Cricket team
won –
1983 world cup
2007 world twenty20
2011 world cricket cup
2013 ICC champions trophy
WRESTLING
In India, it is famously
known as ‘Malla-Yuddha’
Indian Junior
Archery Team won a
haul of 9 medals
including 4 Gold, 4
Silver and 1 Bronze
in 2016 2nd Stage
Asia Cup Archery
World Ranking
Tournament in
Chinese Taipei from
07/09/2016 to
14/09/2016
ARCHERY
9. CONCLUSION
To create local spprts clubd in every colony
throughout the country.
True Recognition for sports
Develop Inter school & College sports
competitions
To encourage more youth to participate in
sports activities from their childhood days
onwards.
The Future of Indian youth & sports
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