Make India a Global Sports Super Power Flashcards
- What steps are envisaged to make India a global sports superpower?
- It can be done only by creating the necessary environment for sports to thrive.
For this the Corporate, philanthropists and eminent sports personalities in India must supplement the efforts of the government in building sports infrastructure, especially in the northeastern region. Government’s efforts to improve sports facilities must be supported by one and all.
2.Describe the initiative taken by the the 15 Assam Rifles.
- About 20 young boxers from Mary Kom’s Regional Boxing Foundation in Imphal, Manipur, are on a National Interactive Tour organized by the 15 Assam Rifles,
- What is the Khelo India Campaign?
- The Government of India, has launched the Khelo India campaign to identify, encourage and support sporting talent from all corners of the country by giving them top-notch infrastructure and training of the highest level. In this connection the VP requested asked champions like Mary Kom, P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Dipa Karmakar, and others take lead and inspire the youth, especially the children to take up sports. “There is an urgent need to take this to the grass-root level and create a strong framework for all types of sports in the country and make India a great sporting nation,” he added.
- Explain the need to revive the sporting culture in India.
- Games and Sports or Yoga or any physical activity must become integral to people’s daily routine.
Pointing out that staying fit and staying healthy would have a bearing on the wellbeing of a person, family and the society at large, the VP said that: “A youthful nation such as ours with more than 65% of the population under the age of 30 must encourage the children, the youth and the elders to stay fit by doing any form of physical activity.”
Referring to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call asking the youth to visit at least 15 tourist destinations within India by 2022 to give a boost to domestic tourism, Shri Naidu said such visits would enhance their understanding of the unique cultural mosaic of the country. As all of us are aware, a healthy mind lives in a healthy body and it helps in more than one way. Staying fit and staying healthy will have a bearing on the wellbeing of a person, family and the society at large.
A youthful nation such as ours with more than 765% of the population under the age of 30 must encourage the children, the youth and the elders to stay fit by doing any form of physical activity. Shri Narendra Modi’s initiative “Fit India campaign” encourages people to stay fit and healthy.
- Describe the contribution of Mary Kom to the development of the Sporting culture.
- Mary Kom is a massive source of inspiration for boxers across the country and around the world. Her life, struggles, and success are inspirational. Her love for boxing, dedication and hard work knocked out all the hurdles that came her way.
She is arguably the most successful boxer our nation has ever produced.
Other than being the only woman in the world to win the boxing world championship six times, Mary Kom is also an Asian Games (2014) gold medalist, a Commonwealth Games (2018) gold medalist, and an Olympic bronze medalist.
She is one of the best ambassadors for sports in India and abroad and now she is also a member of Parliament ( Rajya Sabha).
- Describe the significance of Bharat Darshan as an adjunct to the fit India Movement.
6 . Youngsters, especially students of our country must undertake ‘Bharat Dashan’to learn about various facets of India’s culture, heritage, languages and cuisine and enhance their understanding of the unique cultural mosaic of the country. This understanding would help them devise ingenious and effective solutions to the challenges faced by the country today.
We must explore India first, especially the northeastern region of India, that is home to a remarkable biodiversity.
