Organization of sports day
- Plan and schedule, choose the date and venue (When, Where and
How)
- Have a list of the no. of people attending and the no. of people who
can be accommodated
- Divide the roles and between the teachers and students and the
helpers
- Gather materials like stop-watch, first-aid kit, hurdles, ropes, balls,
cones and items needed for the events
- Set up the execute, mark the tracks and arrange the equipment’s
safely
- End by giving certificates and wrapping up the day
Events that will take place
- 2 Track/ Field events
- Shotput = Glide or standing
- High Jump = Fosbury Technique and Western Roll
Rules of High Jump
- Run-Up & Take-Off – Jump off one foot only. (Phase of the Position)
- Bar Clearance – Must clear the bar without knocking it down.
Note: If the pole falls after the person falls then not a foul
- Attempts – Three tries per height.
- Height Progression – Bar height increases progressively.
- Fouls – Failed attempt if you miss the jump, touch the ground before
clearing, or displace the bar.
- Winning – Highest successful jump wins; tie-breaker is based on
fewer failed attempts.
- Measurements of pole = 5m width and 3m height
Rules of Shotput
- Men 3kg, Women 2kg, Kids 2kg
- Throw from the Circle – Stay inside the 2.135m circle.
- One-Hand Push – The shot must be pushed, not thrown.
- No Stepping Out – Exit from the back after the throw.
- Valid Throw – Shot must land within the sector (34.92° angle).
- Attempts – Usually 3-6 throws per athlete; best distance counts.
Relay
- Max 3" likely refers to the maximum number of exchange zones in a
relay race, usually in longer relays (e.g., 4x400m) where there are
multiple baton exchanges.
- In 4x100m and 4x400m relays, each team gets one exchange zone
per runner change (typically 3 exchanges in total for a 4-person
team).
- The exchange zone is 30 meters long (since 2018; previously 20m).
- Need to run only in 1 lane and 2 lines make one lane
National Games conducted by India
- Khelo India
- National Sports Talent Concept Scheme
- SAI Training Centers
- Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
Grand Pix of India
- First Held: 2011
- Venue: Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, India
- Last F1 Race: 2013 (discontinued due to financial and legal issues)
- Track Length: 5.125 km
- Record Lap: 1:24.177 by Sebastian Vettel (2011)
- Currently, India hosts MotoGP Bharat (Motorcycle Grand Prix) at the
same circuit.
National Games
1. Athletics
2. Swimming
3. Shooting
4. Boxing
5. Wrestling
6. Badminton
7. Table Tennis
8. Weightlifting
9. Gymnastics
10. Hockey
11. Football
12. Basketball
13. Volleyball
14. Tennis
15. Cycling
🇮🇳 Traditional & Indigenous Games:
1. Kabaddi
2. Kho-Kho
3. Mallakhamb
4. Yogasana
5. Gatka (Sikh martial art)
Tournaments Conducted for Sports
BADMINTON
- India Open (BWF World Tour Super 750)
- Syed Modi International Championship (BWF World Tour Super
300)
- Indian National Championships
Cricket
- Ranji Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Duleep Trophy
- Irani Cup
- IPL
- WPL
- ICC
Football
- Durand Trophy
- SAFF Championship
- Santhosh Trophy
- Subroto Cup
- Super Cup
- ISL (Indian Super League)
Hockey
- Beighton Cup
- Surjit Memorial Tournament
- ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri Tournament
- Senior Nehru Tournament
- Aga Khan Cup
- Obaidullah Khan
- Bombay Gold Cup
- Hockey India League
- Premier Hockey League
Olympics
o 🔵 Blue → Europe
o 🟡 Yellow → Asia
o ⚫ Black → Africa
o 🟢 Green → Australia (Oceania)
o 🔴 Red → America (North & South)
1. Ancient Origins – The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC
in Olympia, Greece.
2. Modern Revival – The modern Olympics began in 1896 in
Athens, Greece, founded by Pierre de Coubertin.
3. Olympic Rings Meaning – The five rings (blue, yellow, black,
green, and red) represent the continents united by sports.
4. Summer & Winter Games – The Summer and Winter Olympics
are held every four years, alternating every two years.
5. Most Medals Won – USA holds the most Olympic medals
overall.
6. First Olympic Mascot – The first mascot was Waldi the
Dachshund (Munich 1972).
7. Women in Olympics – Women first competed in the 1900 Paris
Olympics.
8. Youngest Olympian – Dimitrios Loundras (10 years old)
competed in gymnastics in 1896.
9. No Gold Medals? – In 1900, winners got silver, not gold!
10. Most Successful Olympian – Michael Phelps (swimmer)
holds the record with 28 medals!
