Athletic Games © 2018 Yoga Received: 22-05-2018 Accepted: 25-06-2018 Sardar Boota Singh

International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences 2018; 3(2): 915-917

Sardar Boota Singh Abstract Asst. Prof. Mata Gurdev Kaur Athletic games are types of games which require high physical movement but less or no equipment. In Memorial Shahi. Sports College this paper, different types of athletic games and athletic events are mentioned. There is also a description of Physical Education Jhakroudi of the various governing bodies which conduct these games, make sure that all rules are followed and the Samrala, Ludhiana, competition remains fair. Punjab, India

Keywords: Athletic games, physical movement

Introduction Athletics is the collection of most common and widely played sports and games which require the athletes to do certain physical tasks like running, walking, jumping and throwing. Most of the athletic events require specific tracks and fields.

There is a set of strict rules which each athlete has to follow in order to participate in the athletic games. Winner of these games are usually decided by time or by the distance covered. As there is no specific equipment required to run or jump, anyone can easily participate in athletic games. Athletics can be an individual and a team sport as well. Ancient History: Athletics is the oldest sport known to the mankind. There are evidences of

athletic events being organised in ancient Egypt and Greece. Modern History: In 1880, The Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) was found. It was the first body for sports and athletics. In first modern Olympics in 1896, athletics competition was introduced. Originally only men participated in those events. But later from 1928, women were allowed to participate in the events.

Governing body: In 1912, an international organizational and governing body International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) was found. In 2001, it was renamed to International association of athletics federation. IAAF has set certain rules regarding the intake of certain drugs by the athletes to improve their performance as well as their conduct on and off the field.

Various athletic games tournaments 1. Olympics: Olympics were organized for the 1st time in 1896 and are organized once in every four years except for the years 1916, 1940 and 1944. In these years, Olympics were not organized due to WW1 and WW2 respectively. Athletes from any country can

participate in the Olympics.

Correspondence Sardar Boota Singh Asst. Prof. Mata Gurdev Kaur Performance of Indians at Olympics Memorial Shahi. Sports College  Indian National Men’s hockey team won gold medal in 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1964. of Physical Education Jhakroudi  In 1952, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won bronze medal in Wrestling-Men’s freestyle Samrala, Ludhiana, Punjab, India batman weight category. ~ 915 ~ International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences

 In 1996, Leander paes won Silver medal in men’s single 2. P.T. Usha: Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, category tennis event. commonly known as P.T. Usha was born on 27 June  In 2000, Karnam Malleswri won bronze medal in 1964. She is one of the most famous female athlete in weightlifting women’s 69 kg weight category. India. She holds the national record for 4*100 m relay.  In 2004, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver medal She won silver medal in 1982 Asian games held in Delhi. in Men’s double trap category. She was awarded with Padma Shri and Arjuna awards in  In 2008, Abhinav Bindra won 1st individual gold medal 1985. for India in 10m air rifle category.  In 2008, Sushil kumar and Vijender Singh also won 3. Swapna Barman: She was born on 29 October 1996 in bronze medal in wrestling – men’s freestyle 66kg and West Bengal. She won a gold medal in 2018 Asian games boxing- middleweight categories respectively. in the Heptathlon event.She also won gold in Asian  In 2012, Vijay kumar and Sushil kumar won silver athletic championship. She was supported by “Rahul medals in men’s 25m shooting-rapid fire pistol and Dravid” mentorship program. wrestling- men’s freestyle 66kg categories respectively.  In 2012, Saina Nehwal, Gagan Narang, Mary Kom and Various events in athletic games tournaments 4. Running: These events involve sprints as well as long Yogeshwar Dutt also won silver medals in badminton- distance running. The athlete covering the distance in women’s singles, shooting- men’s 10m air rifle, boxing- women’s flyweight and wrestling- men’s freestyle 60kg shortest time wins the event. Most popular of them are 100m, 200m, 400m, 3000m steeplechase, 10000m, 4*100 categories respectively. and 4*400m relays.  In 2016, P.V. Sindhu and Sakshi Malik won silver

medals in badminton- women’s singles and wrestling- women’s freestyle 58 kg categories respectively.

2. Commonwealth games: They started in 1930 and they are also after every four years. Athletes only from the commonwealth nations are allowed to participate in these games. India, Australia, Britain are few of the commonwealth nations. In 2010, Commonwealth games were organised in Delhi, India.

5. Jumping: These games involve a lot of jumping and flexibility. The athlete who jumps for the longest distance or height wins. Long jump, High jump and Triple jump are the most common jumping events in any athletic game.

3. Asian games: 1st Asian games were organized in Delhi in 1950. They are also organized once in every four years. Athletes only from the Asian countries can participate in the Asian games.

6. Throwing: In this type of events, the athlete has to throw an object. Athlete who throws the object for the longest distance wins. Discus, Shot put, hammer throw and javelin are few of the throwing games.

Famous Indian athletes 1. Milkha Singh: He was born on 20n Nov 1929. He was in Indian army when he started to take interest in running. He used to represent India in 200m, 400m and held many Indian national records for many years. He was the first Indian athlete to win gold medal in Asian games and commonwealth games both. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1959 by the Indian government. He is famously known

as the “flying Sikh”. A biopic named “Bhaag Milkha 7. Multiple events: In this type of event, athletes have to Bhaag” is based on his life story. play various games and points are awarded for each ~ 916 ~ International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences

game. The athlete with highest point wins the gold medal. Decathlon is the name of event for men and heptathlon for women.

Advantages of athletic games 1. Athletics helps to become fitter and avoid many health related issues. 2. Athletics help to improve leadership skills. 3. Athletics help to build self-confidence. 4. Athletics can also be a good career option. 5. Athletics also help you to secure a job under sports- quota.

Conclusion Athletic games are very easy to play and don’t require any expensive equipment. It is very easy to participate in the athletic games as these games are held from school level to the international level. Athletics don’t only help to improve fitness but also in the other aspects of life. Even if one does not win, being an athlete never has any negative impact. Athletic games also provide other career opportunities. So everyone should participate in athletic games in order to live a healthy and balanced life.

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