April 2021 SPORTS BULLETIN Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4

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Behind the Five Rings

Fencer Bhavani Devi

Discus Throw Kamalpreet Long Jump Kaur Srisankar

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Editorial Board

President: Dr.S.K.Kalyani, Principal Government Arts College, Udumalpet

Chief Editor: Dr.J.Manohar Chendur Pandi, Director of Physical Education, Government Arts College, Udumalpet

Editors: Mr.M.Marimuthu, II M.A English, English Poem Writer and Sports Analyst , Government Arts College, Udumalpet

Mr.T.Kumanan, Director of Physical Education, Periyar Government Arts College, Cuddalore

Mr. Murosoli, Physical Education Teacher, Govt. High School, Panankulam, Virudhunagar

Miss.A.Parameswari, II MA English, Sports Secretary, Government Arts College, Udumalpet

Mr.M.Tamilselvan, II M.Sc Computer Science, Government Arts College, Udumalpet

Miss.N.Kanimozhi, II B.Sc Botany, Government Arts College, Udumalpet

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And welcome to the Sports Bulletin issue 4

| am very much delighted to write the editorial pages to the people from different field. Fitness and sports evolve the emotional stability of the individual to enhance their quality well being. It is proved by the recent scenario in the field of sports. During the dreadful period, sports man and women, and fitness people gave tremendous courage to overcome the Coivid 19 and also create more records in the field of athletics. Most of the country’s Athletes seeking place to put their footprint in the Olympic village. And Normal people put their . maximum effort to do physical activity and maintain good lifestyle and _

In this junction, the Editing team thanks to all the Students, Faculties, Physical Educationist and Sports lovers for your continuous support and suggestions. In this issue the expert authors gave some knowledge on special sports, health, physical activity andfitness tips.

| want to sharemy Sincere thanks to the Editors and authors, who worked hard to give this issue in a fruitful way. Friends! Join with § us to make a healthy nation to educate each and every citizen about | health, fitness and appropriate physical activity. Now let us start to move on the journey through the Sports Bulletin waves. Be Fit.... Be Safe....

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Editors View –Best Sporting Moment of the Month Health is not valued til sickness comes

From an Improvised Pastime to International Sport.

The Story of Blind Cricket

Mr. M.Marimuthu, Second M.A. English Literature, Sport Analyst, Udumalpet

It was the autumn of 1877. The place was St Kilda Road in , Australia. No one was aware of a historic event taking place. No… no.. I am not talking about the first test match played between a combined Australian xi and a touring English team. I’m talking about a less well- known event that eventually changed many lives years later. A group of men are playing an improvised game of cricket with borrowed wickets, a donated bat and a cricket ball made of crushed kerosene tin with rocks inside them. Bannerman, Spofforth, Murdoch and Dave Gregory loved the exciting game of cricket, but their lack of sight prevented them from witnessing the first international cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Their lack of sight did not allow them to play the sport as well. So, they improvised with whatever things they had. They beat a kerosene can into a ball like shape and put rocks inside to hear the sound. Knowingly or unknowingly, their version of cricket laid the foundation to blind cricket. Their version of cricket soon attracted the attention of destressed family members and staff of the local asylum for the blind. Since the ball was made of kerosene can, a blow to the face resulted in serious injuries for these brave blind men. Yet they did not stop playing the game. Soon, the cane wicker ball was invented to minimize their injuries. There on blind cricket took off in Australia. The cane wicker ball caused no injuries, so it enabled the creation of formal cricket matches. The Cane Wicker ball was used till 1974. The first blind cricket association was formed in Victoria in 1922. The first inter-state blind cricket match was held between Victoria and South Australia during the Easter of 1926. The Australian National Blind Cricket Council was formed in 1953. The same year, the first national championship was held for blind cricket teams in Australia. The game of blind cricket is modified from the normal version. Like a normal cricket team, a blind cricket team consists of 11 players. But the team combination is different. As per the official rules, a blind cricket team must have at least 4 totally blind players, also classified as (B1s), and 3 partially blind players (b2s) and up to 4 partially sighted players (b3s.)

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 The wish for healing has always been half of the Health From an Improvised Pastime to International Sport.

The Story of Blind Cricket

The ball used in blind cricket is bigger than the usual cricket ball. The black nylon ball was introduced in 1974 in Australia. The hard white plastic ball was first introduced in 2003-04 in Australia. It was later adopted internationally. The size allows the partially sighted players to see it. The content inside, also known as ball bearings, allows the blind players to hear it. The stump is larger as well. The metal stump is painted in bright colours, so that the partially sighted players can see it.

Verbal feedback is an important part of blind cricket. A bowler must ask whether the batter is ready before delivering the ball underarm. The rule also states that the player must respond with yes or no. Then the bowler must say “Play!” as he is releasing the ball. If the bowler fails or is too late to say that, the ball is deemed as a no ball. It is also noted that the ball must pitch twice before reaching the batter.

Totally blind players, also known as (b1s) are given extra benefits. While fielding, a totally blind person is allowed to dismiss a batter by catching the ball even after it pitches once. They are also allowed to opt for a runner while batting. If a b1 batter hits a 4, he is given 8 runs. If he hits a six, he is given 12 runs.

The first national level championship was held in in 1992. Four years later, the World Blind Cricket Council (Wbcc) was formed. The first world cup for the blind was held in India 2 years later. The event was widely advertised. Even Sachin was included in video promos about the event. South Africa won the final by beating Pakistan. The first international test match was played between Pakistan and South Africa in 2000. The Pakistan National Men’s Blind Cricket Team won the next 2 world cups in 2002 and 2006 by beating South Africa and India respectively. The Indian team won the next 2 world cup finals by beating Pakistan in 2014 and 2018.

The first T20 world cup was held in Bangalore in 2012. India beat Pakistan and won the first ever title. Five years later, India beat Pakistan at the 2nd T20 world cup to defend the title. India has also won the T20 Asia cup in 2016 by beating Pakistan in the finals.

Though the Indian Blind Cricket Team has won more world cups than their sighted counterparts, they have not been noticed by people. They are largely not aware of these great achievements. Blind cricket is not televised. The events are not written about in newspapers enough. A typical Indian kid knows about Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik but not Deepak Malik.

I have been fortunate enough to play this beautiful game in my school days. I have fond memories of the fours and sixers I hit. Rough falls and blows I suffered while playing this game are the meddles I carry proudly within myself.

This version of the game has given many wonderful days to many people like me. While most of us played just for fun and enjoyment, others have gone on to the bigger stage to make the country proud. It has been a tool used by us to forget our differences. It has been used by us to show our grit and dedication. It has given hope and motivation to face the next day. To think that it is all because of the 4 bored and crazy blind dudes from Australia and the autumn of 1877 is profoundly beautiful. 3 SPORTS BULLETIN

Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Champions keep playing until they get it

Being an Athlete Is Not So Easy

A. Parameshwari, 2nd M.A. English Literature, Government Arts College, Udumalpet

I am here to share about my favourite part of my life with you. That is none other than Athletics. We know that nothing in life is easy. For me,

Athletics is not an easy thing. If I want to succeed in Athletics, I need to perform with my peak level. Almost all the athletes would admit the truths which I'm going to talk about.

Yeah..! Being an athlete is not so easy. If you are an athlete, the first rule is to wake-up early, even though you are not ready to get up from the bed. Then rush yourself to catch-up the bus to reach the play field on time. If you have reached on time, it's good: if not, you have to do each and every workout as fast as you can to finish with other athletes.

I'm damn sure that Athlete's physique is their prime possession. Being one myself, I consider my body as a priceless commodity. I always keep an eye on it, because it is crucial for me. Injuries and pains are unavoidable friends of athletes. There is simply no athlete without injuries. But we never stop our workouts just because of these petty pains and aches. Yes, I agree that we too take some time off to rest and recover. Even machines need rest, then why not Athletes? We also love the good ache of the muscles that make us proud.

For Athletes like me, everyday becomes a new day with new lessons, because there are countless techniques and drills to learn and apply it into our specialized events. Without desire and dedication, we cannot learn such strategies. Stability in mind and concentration are needed to follow the words of the trainer. On the ground during workouts, we may encounter dizziness and vomiting. But that is not a big deal to us. It's natural. Those kinds of things won't stop us from working hard towards our dreams.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Athletics Creats Fitest Path

Being an Athlete Is Not So Easy

Funnily enough, our favourite coaches are our foes sometimes when they push us to work hard when we just want to rest. But we overcome it all with a smile and go about our days.

As athletes, we have our own diet plans to follow. Sometimes, we have to stay away from some of our favourite foods. It is all for our betterment. There will be moments of temptation, but we somehow manage to control ourselves. It is a kind of sacrifice for athletes like me. Most athletes love to sleep immediately after workout session. It's simply like a heaven on earth.

When someone is a student-athlete, they must know to balance their practice sessions, academics, and other commitments. Sometimes it might seem difficult, but one should not give up. I have learned that we have to work hard to get things done both in studies and in sports.

I remember a quote that states: is good but Failure is better." Most times our hard work towards our goal might not get the desired result. Yes, we failed sometimes to grab success. So we learn to deal with such failures. We“ msuucscte sasccept them and then guide our mind and heart in a positive way. It is our responsibility to build self- confidence within us. We use those failures as fuel of our engine.

Athletes need to push their body to its extreme to reach their fruitful results. So it will require strong desire, determination, dedication, willpower and discipline as well. It will take time, so there we have patience. I can say that Athletics have been a benchmark for me. I learn a lot from athletics. Here, I wish to conclude with a quote, " With Sets, Reps and Sweat, I fulfill my dream".

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Commit to be fit

Student’s life and Regular Physical Activity

The fitness and quality life style play a prominent role in any human being, In addition which play enormous with students. Why, because the growing stage is the main source of adaptation. In this period, the mass benefit can be done. Being Physically active and fit holds utmost importance especially among today’s young generation who is busy in enjoying the luxuries of mobile, laptop and TV at an alarming rate and aren’t active and spirited on a daily basis. Being involved in electronic devices aren’t bad until and unless it is used as a source of entertainment for a limited time. In order to enjoy the beauty of life and to experience it to the fullest, you must start getting involved in physical activities and sports. Young students have a lot of potential to develop a hobby that keeps their fitness regulated for the lifetime.

For students, staying physically fit doesn’t necessarily require a painstaking schedule of workout. The systematic and regular activities can make physically fit and active students.

 Being physically fit helps to normalize blood sugar, blood pressure, which may keep healthy heart.

 The current younger generation is more prone to metabolic diseases, like obesity and increased cholesterol levels. Being fit may regularize the metabolism and control the fat which in turn supports a healthy lifestyle.

 Physical exercise develops strong bone, muscle and joint development. Adolescence is the perfect time to invest your body with regular physical activity and the results will last forever

 Stress is one of the leading health hazards in the younger generation. Being unfit makes one’s low confidence and is one of the most prominent factors of causing stress.

 Being fit makes active individuals, with spirited and energetic all the time. This eventually reflects one’s confidence level which gets boosted.

Doing activities without tiredness or restlessness makes fit overhauls your personality. Hence it’s time for the young students to play some sports and games and get involved in physical activities to experience the happiness, peace and enjoy a life filled with energy and enthusiasm. 6 SPORTS BULLETIN

Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Physical Activity Take care of your body and it will take care of you

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 YOGA It is time to Live Healthy

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period 121-Day Torch Relay voyage Started for Tokyo Olympics

The great sports festival of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Torch relay started the Journey on 25th March.; It may create the hope for the 121 days journey.

ISSF Shooting World Cup- India Dominates the Total Medal Tally

The ISSF shooting world cup was held from 18th March to 29th March 2021 at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in , India. Indian shooters showed their dominance by finishing at the top of the medals table with 30 medals (15 Gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze.) The USA came second with 8 medals including 4 gold, 3 Silver and 1 bronze.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News Make each day your Masterpiece Yogasana is Recognized as a Competitive Sport at Khelo India Youth Games 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has included Yogasana in Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a bid to develop it as a competitive sport for both male and female categories. The government has also given recognition to the National Yogasana Sports Federation

(NYSF) for the promotion and development of Yogasana in the country. An International

Yogasana Sports Federation was formed under the presidentship of yoga guru Baba

Ramdev with HR Nagendra as secretary-general in November 2019.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News Victory comes to those who make the least mistakes Sports Ministry extends Khelo India Programme from 2021 to 2025-26

Sports Ministry has decided to extend the “Khelo India Program” from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Ministry has also furnished Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) memorandum to Ministry of Finance to extend the annual event. As per the memorandum to Finance Ministry, an amount of 8,750 crore has been estimated as a financial implication of new Khelo India Scheme. This program is being extended after considering how this initiative has played a significant role in building a sporting culture across the country.

Nozomi Okuhara and Lee ZII Jia lifted All England Open

Japan’s top player Nozomi Okuhara has won the women’s All England Badminton title. She defeated Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-16 in the finals. In the men’s category, Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia has won the All England Badminton Championships title defeating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the finals. 11 SPORTS BULLETIN

Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.” – Carl Lewis Star Indian Paddlers Achanta Artysh Lopsan stops Vijender Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra Singh's Unbeaten run

Booked Olympics Ticket in Mixed Indian professional boxer Vijender Doubles Singh s 12-match unbeaten ’ Star Indian pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal journey came to an end on March and Manika Batra created history by 19th 2021. Vijender lost to 26- year-old Artysh Lopsan from confirming their maiden mixed doubles Russia in knock out basis at 5th qualification for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as round. they stunned the World No.5 Korean pair of

Sang-Su Lee and Jihee Jeon 4-2 in the finals of the Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Doha. With this successful journey, India is certain to be represented in the men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles categories in at the Olympics.

Earlier, all the four Indian paddlers Sharath,

Manika, Gnanasekaran Sathiyan and Sutirtha

Mukherjee earned themselves singles qualifications for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics; all IPL in India from April 9 of whom are in the top-100 world rankings. The 14th edition of Indian

Premier League (IPL 2021) will be played entirely in India, starting on April 9, with the final set for May 30. The tournament will be played across six cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, , Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News The true champion believes in the impossible Another Thrower Joins the Olympic Squad

Indian women discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur’s longest throw of 65.06 m at the 24th National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships on 19th March 2021 rewrote the women’s Discus Throw National Record. She has also qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.

First Indian Fencer to Qualify Olympics - Bhavani Devi

The 27 Year old Fencer Bhavani Devi qualifies for Tokyo Olympics. 's Chadalavada Anandha Bhavani Devi scripted history on Sunday as she became the first-ever fencer from India to qualify for the Olympic Games. The sabre fencer secured a spot for the Olympics at the World Cup in Hungary after the hosts lost in the quarterfinals of the team event, allowing South Korea to progress to the semi-final. The fencer qualified for the Tokyo Olympics through the "Official Ranking Adjustment" method on March 14, 2021. Now, the Tamilnadu born fencer will participate in the Tokyo Olympics, which is scheduled

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News The harder you work, the harder it is to lose

Indian Athletes rewrite Five National Records at 24th Federation Cup senior Athletics Championships

Indian women discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur’s 65.06 m throw was enough to brake the national record. And the star steeple chaser Avinash Sable set a new national record in the men’s 3000m steeplechase event in the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships in Patiala, with the timing of 8:20.20. With this, the 26-year-old Avinash broke his own record of 8:21.37 which he set in 2019.

India's female javelin thrower Annu Rani broke her own national record in Javelin throw on 15th March 2021. She bettered her previous Personal Best and improved the National Record with a throw of 63.24m at the Federation Cup nationals in NIS Patiala. The previous best was 62.43m.

Long jumper Murli Sreeshankar qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by bettering his own national record with a leap of 8.26m on the second day of the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships . The Olympics qualification mark in men’s long jump event is 8.22m. The 21-year-old Kerala athlete’s 8.26m jump came in his fifth attempt as he improved his earlier national record of 8.20m which he had registered in 2018.

Indian lead athlete Neeraj Chopra stars with a National Record throw of 88.07m on his return to competitive fray after more than a year in the Indian Grand Prix III at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports. His best throw (88.07 m) was a centimeter better than the record (88.06 m) he set in the in Jakarta on August 27, 2018.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News Championships are won at practice Tamil Sprint Queen breaks 22 years First Indian Woman Cricketer to Legend sprinter P.T .Usha Meet Score 10000 International Runs - Record in Federation Cup Senior

Athletics Championships The veteran Indian female cricket player Dhanalakshmi, a runner from the state of Mithali Raj became the first Indian female

Tamil Nadu out-ran the National record cricket player to complete 10000 runs in international cricket. She also became the holder Dutee Chand in the 100m final on second female cricket player after the former 18th March, 2021. She also clocked 23.26 English captain Charlotte Edwards to complete 10000 runs at the international and create meet record in the 24th level. She achieved this feet in the recently seconds in the women’s 200m semifinals National Federation Cup Senior Athletics concluded odi series between India and Championships. South Africa. Mithali Raj won the Arjuna Award in 2003 and Padma Shri in 2015.

Wrestler Regains World No 1

Indian Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking. He won the ranking after winning the gold medal for the second time in a row in the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series. 15

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Sports News Believe it, Achieve it!

India Sweeps England, and Mumbai City FC Win Their Maiden qualifies for the World Test ISL Title Beating ATK Mohun Championship Final Bagan The final clash of the ISL 2020-21 season took India thumped England and capped a place between Mumbai FC and ATK Mohun successful test season by winning the Four Bagon. In a thrilling match, a final minute match test series 3-1. Their win also ensures goal led Mumbai to victory. Mumbai city FC their qualification to play the World Test defeated ATK Mohun Bagon by the margin of Championship finals. India will be facing the

2-1 to lift their first Indian Super League title. black cap in the final.

The Delhi Government aims to host the 2048 Mega Sports Festival

The Delhi Government aims to host the 2048 Olympic Games and to achieve the goal, it will build adequate infrastructure and create an atmosphere where sports flourishes, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said. Presenting the city’s budget for 2021-22, Sisodia said, “There is another big dream related to sports which I am placing before this house… It is a dream to organize the Olympic Games in Delhi.” He said, “the Olympic torch has never come to Delhi since the Games began in Athens, Greece, in 1896.” The 32nd Olympic Games are to be held in Tokyo. The next three host cities have also been decided. 16 SPORTS BULLETIN

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The Government Arts College of Udumalpet (GACU) was established in the year 1971. It is present in the district of Tiruppur, part of the state’s Kongu Nadu region. Right now, the GACU is affiliated to the Bharathiar University, based in Coimbatore. This affiliation ensures approval from the UGC (University Grants Commission). The college has also been accredited by the NAAC

(National Assessments and Accreditation Council), earning an A grade rating in it.

Sports Day 2020

Memorable movement of Government Arts College Udumalpet “Sports Day 2020”- Students Participation with Great Enthusiasm.

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Sweat-fit-feel Vol:1, No:4 Indian Athletics Record Alert

Tamil Sprint Queen Dhanalakshmi of Tamil Nadu, India. Coach Mr.Manikandan