1 condition of sports in india

the condition of sports in india has not been changed since past time.this is only because of locking behind government efforts and responsibilities.

We have our heroes in sports like Sania Mirza, Sachin Tendulkar, Mahender Singh Dhoni ,neeraj chopra .but we have only few heroes as compare to our huge population.we have so many persons that are able to in sports but, they no-one have to support. they don't have proper trainings, equipments ,etc. Government is providing material but it is not sufficient for them , every one is not able to achieve it.

Did you know that in Russia, coaches scout for swimming talent among three years old? Or for that matter gymnasts who are barely able to speak well. Why do they do it?

Monica Sales, the famous tennis player started playing the game at the age of three. Her coaches had recognised her talent early. These are like uncut diamond, waiting for proper guidance, grooming.Whether it is basketball in USA or football in the UK, there are good training programs at thegrassroots level. The competition even at the lowest level is very high and there are nationalselectors taking proper interest in identifying these traces of brilliance. And once selected, thegovernment takes care of the financial and educational needs. This way the player is able to concentrate on his training/practice without having to worry about these trival matters.

Such things are unheard of in our country. If there is any good football player in a remote corner of our country, chances of him making a mark for himself are distant. No wonder Indian parentslay total stress on education and do not encourage their wards to take up any sports seriously.

poor facilities compared to world standards are another factor affecting our sports. We have allwatched the World Cup Football for the last one month supporting Brazil and Argentina. And Ihope that there will be many soccer lovers who would have marveled at the stadiums and theplaying field in those parts of the World. Take any sports for that matter. Even our revered sportcricket. We have hardly three or four stadiums in this cricket mad country which can be comparedwith stadiums of the genre of a Melbourne or Lords.

poor management of sporting bodies under the government is not hidden from anyone. It is veryoften said that if you are a Mumbaikar, then you have much better chance of getting into theIndian cricket team than if you are from Himachal Pradesh. When such an atmosphere prevails, itis very natural for players to get disheartened and leave the game. Take the case of our IndianHockey Federation. We have read enough about the selection procedures of this esteemed bodyas players were picked and dropped as if we are making a random choice. Ask Dhanraj Pillai howit is to be a hockey player at the international level. The officials at CAB are more interested in re-election than working for betterment of Bengal cricket.

Traditional Sports in India;-

Sports in India dates back to the ancient times with references found in the Vedas andIndus Valley Civilisation. Archaeological excavations of Mohenjodaro and Harappareveal that people indulged in some sort of physical activities and also played a varietyof games using marbles, balls and dice.Hunting, swimming, boating and boxing were also some of the major sports played andnurtured in India in ancient times.Yoga was an integral part of ancient Indian culture. Yoga was practice by almost everyschool thought to achieve spiritual and mental peace. The people forgot it but nowpeople have once again realised the importance of yoga.The present scenario of coaches is also a part of traditional sports. The guru-shishyatrend or the teacher-pupil relationship can be traced back to the times of Ramayana andMahabhamta.The gurus would take their shihyas under their custody and introduce them to archery,chariot racing, wrestling, hunting, horse riding, weight lifting, swimming and militarytactics. The weapons of war, for instance, the javelin (toran) and the discus (chakra),were frequently used in sports.Games like chess, snakes and ladders, playing cards, polo, the martial arts of judo andkarate had originated in India and it was from here that these games were transmitted toforeign countries, where they were further developed.