Over the last decade, India’s sporting culture has seen tremendous improvement in terms of: Parental support, The expansion of government and corporate programs such as: Khelo India Fit India TOPS The overall social acceptance of sports as a career.
Factors that affect performance in sports: Genetic factors: The U.S., Australia and the Netherlands are powerhouses in swimming, but not China. Perhaps, taller people have an advantage in swimming or basketball but height is not important in shooting or gymnastics. China excels in shooting along with the U.S. and Germany. East Asian nations do better …
It is 18th edition of Asian Games hosted by Indonesia. It was held in two cities – Jakarta (capital of Indonesia) and Palembang (capital of Indonesia’s province of South Sumatra). It is second time Indonesia hosting Asian Games. For first, it was held in Jakarta in 1962. Mascots: Trio of Bhin Bhin (bird of …
Wushu is Chinese Kung-fu. It is a martial art form that deals with exhibition and full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It is different from other combat sports as it is a mix of kick-boxing and wrestling. It is made up of two disciplines, namely : Taoulu (forms) and Sanda (sparring). Sanda comprises …
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Its objective is to identify and support potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games Scheme: Under the scheme the selected athletes are provided financial assistance for their customized training at Institutes. These sports institutes will have world class facilities and other necessary support …
Lodha committee was set up by the Supreme Court to recommend reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The three-member panel was headed by Justice (Retd) RM Lodha. SC has accepted following recommendations of Lodha Committee: Ministers and civil servants and those above 70 years of age cannot become BCCI …