SPORTS=LOVE — If my mind can believe it, then I can achieve it

Rules & History of Field Hockey

28/12/201928/12/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Field hockey is a widely played team sport of the hockey family. The game can be played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf or synthetic field, as well as an indoor boarded surface. It is called field hockey to distinguish it from the similar game played on ice. History of Field Hockey Hockey is believed to date from the earliest civilizations. The Arabs, Greeks, Persians, and Romans each had their own versions, and traces of a stick game played by the Aztec Indians of South America have been found. Hockey can also be identified with…

Hybrid Bikes by Decathlon

07/10/201907/10/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Hybrid Cycles Hybrid bicycles blend characteristics from more specialized road bikes, touring bikes and mountain bikes. The resulting “hybrid” is a general-purpose bike that can tolerate a wide range of riding conditions and applications. Their stability, comfort, and also the ease of use make them popular with novice cyclists, casual riders, commuters, and children. It is a multi-purpose cycle that can be used on roads as well as mountains and off-roading trails. These type of bikes have power bakes but if go toward high-end cycles you may see disk brakes. Hybrid cycles are easy to modify you can replace your handle your breaks etc. It…

Sachin Tendulkar: GOD of Cricket

13/09/201905/10/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster, is the name that continues to inspire many, not only in India but also all over the world, to take up the sport. Isn’t! We know that in India cricket is a religion and Sachin Tendulkar is the God. For more than two decades, his talents and achievements were consistent. That made him a giant player and also after taking the retirement he remains India’s favorite son. Very few cricketers, bowlers or sportsmen have gained such type of imagination, popularity as Tendulkar has. So let…

PV Sindhu, the first Indian to win the World Badminton Championship

05/09/201928/01/2020 SARANSH GUJRAL

PV Sindhu scripts history PV Sindhu on Sunday scripted history as she became the first Indian to win badminton World Championships gold by beating arch-rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a lop-sided summit clash here. The Olympic silver-medallist Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the final that lasted just 38 minutes. A dominating win over Okuhara Two years after being robbed of the gold by Okuhara in an epic 110-minute final at Glasgow that was considered as one of the greatest battles in badminton history, Sindhu finally exorcised the ghost of…

How to Gain Muscles Fast: Bodybuilding Tips

21/08/201917/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

The first doubt which comes in the mind of a beginner is How to Gain Muscles Fast ? Here Are Some Best Bodybuilding Tips To Gain Muscles Fast It may be hard today but if you do it , It’ll be easier tomorrow If you are a beginner, focus on the large muscle groups, like the chest, back, and legs. A small amount of workout will be enough for your muscle growth. You can start with squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, bent-over rows, bench presses, dips, and military presses to open up your body muscles…

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Motivational Bodybuilding Quotes

23/06/201918/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Top 13 Motivational Quotes for Bodybuilding BY Arnold Schwarzenegger 1). The best activities for your health are PUMPING and HUMPING 2). For me, life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. 3). What we face may look insurmountable, but what I learned is that we are always stronger than we know. 4). The last three or four reps is what makes the muscles grow. This area of pain divides the champion…

Cycling: Motivational Quotes

22/06/201918/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

TOP 10 Motivational quotes for Cycling 1). Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel but ride BY: EDDY MERCKX 2). When your legs scream stop and your lungs are bursting, that’s when it starts. That’s the hurt locker. Winner loves it in there. BY: Chris McCORMACK 3). You can’t get good by staying home. If you want to get fast, you have to go where the fast guys are. BY: Steve Larsen 4). Shut Up Legs! Do What I Tell You To Do.…

Shikhar Dhawan Injured

12/06/201918/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Injured India opener Shikhar Dhawan will be under observation as he strives to recover from a thumb fracture he picked up during the Australia game, the BCCI said on Tuesday. IANS has learned that the fracture line has only been detected on CT scan and no fracture was detected post-X-ray. In a massive blow to Team India, Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the World Cup for at least three weeks due to a swollen thumb. The left-hander picked up the injury while batting against Australia in the last game, where he…

RISHABH PANT: NOT SELECTED FOR WORLD CUP

16/05/201920/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

India Announce ICC World Cup Squad: No Place For Rishabh Pant Dinesh Karthik has beaten Rishabh Pant in the race to become the second wicket-keeper in the Indian team. For the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. The five wise men of Indian cricket, led by M.S.K. Prasad, met in Mumbai on Monday and picked the 15-member squad. Vijay Shankar goes to the showpiece event as the number four batsman. And Ravindra Jadeja has been picked as the third spinner ahead of a fourth pacer. KL Rahul joins in…

ICC World Cup 2019: INDIA

15/05/201918/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

After the successful conclusion of IPL 2019, all eyes are on the ICC Cricket WORLD CUP 2019. It will begin on 30th May 2019. With the first match between England & South Africa at Oval ground, London, England. The 2019 Cricket World Cup (officially ICC Cricket World Cup 2019) is the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by England and Wales, from 30 May to 14 July 2019. What is the format of ICC World Cup 2019? A total of 10 teams will participate in the World Cup and unlike the previous editions,…

Road Bikes by Decathlon

30/03/201919/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

ROAD BIKES The term road bike is used to describe cycles built for traveling at speed on paved roads. Road bikes are also called as racing cycles, as a result, they are used in professional races. These type of bicycles have thin tires and large rims. In these types of cycles, there is low-fat burn but you can gain high speed. These type of cycles have gears which range from 21 gears to 33 gears. Mostly disk breaks are present in these type of cycles. These type of cycles are…

Kids Bicycle By Decathlon

19/03/201919/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Decathlon is one of the best brands in the world when it comes to sport’s accessories. Decathlon’s main mission is to make sport accessible to as many people as they can. The main part of the mission is to help, inspire and guide you through your sports experiences. They believe that being active and discovering new sports every day is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Let’s do some sports together, as together is always more fun! BICYCLES When it comes to bicycles Decathlon is one of the leading…

TOP 10 MOST DANGEROUS SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD

16/02/201918/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Sports and games are the best form of exercise, for the body, as well as the mind. They are a great source of entertainment, for those who participate and those who simply like to watch. There are various kinds of sports in the world, which people indulge in. While some are meant to be played indoors, others are supposed to be enjoyed out in the open. Some are relaxing, while others are challenging. There is always a level of danger involved in the majority of the physical sports, but in…

IPL 2019 Live Auction :Complete Squads

25/01/201920/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

As expected, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 player’s auction attracted massive windfall. All eight franchises used the auction to get their squads ready for the upcoming season of the T20 league. A total of 60 players were sold during IPL auction 2019. For some sides, it was about acquiring the game-changing players, while others came with an eye on players to plug the gaps in their squads. Jaydev Unadkat and uncapped Varun Chakravarthy ended up as the joint most expensive players as Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab respectively spent…

Top 10 Most Popular Sports In India

20/01/201912/10/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Sports are a vital aspect of any progressive society. Sports are an important part of Indian culture as well. Various sports are played in India. We present you with the list of top 10 most popular sports in India. Also the popularity of a sport is determined by the number of people watching that sport and the amount of revenue it generates. It is by no means, a scale for its players’ overall success or skill. So let’s begin. Most Popular Sports in India 1. Cricket Cricket is by far the most popular sport in…

The fastest delivery ever recorded in cricket

29/12/201820/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

#10 Shane Bond Fastest ball: 156.4 kmph —Bond’s fastest delivery was 156.4 kmph during the World Cup in 20o3. Full name Shane Edward Bond National side New Zealand (2001–2010) Test debut (cap 216) 22 November 2001 v Australia Last Test 24 November 2009 v Pakistan ODI debut (cap 124) 11 January 2002 v Australia Last ODI 13 March 2010 v Australia ODI shirt no. 27 T20I debut (cap 13) 21 October 2005 v South Africa Last T20I 10 May 2010 v England Competition Test ODI T20I Matches 18 82 20 Balls bowled 3372 4295 465 Wickets 87 147 25 Bowling average 22.09 20.88 21.72 5 wickets in innings 5 4 0…

20 Countries And Their National Sport

19/12/201820/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Nation Sport of Afghanistan – Buzkashi Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan and it had its origins with the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. The sport requires players to mount on horses and place a calf or goat carcass in a specific goal drawn on the field. It is known to be a highly aggressive sport. Nation Sport of Anguilla – Yacht Racing Yacht Racing is the national sport of Anguilla. It involves the racing of yachts or large boats where they are required to move from one point to…

How To Train For a Bike Race / Cycling Training Plan Beginner

16/12/201820/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

If you have never competed in a bike race, you need to Training your Muscles and cardiovascular system for the specific type of racing you’ll be doing. A criterium race features pack riding and sprints, while an endurance race covers long stretches of diverse terrain. Creating a plan that addresses your riding and fitness needs helps you maximize your chance for success. For more information on cycling visit-: Step 1 Get a map of the course. Once you know the course, you can determine what type of riding you’ll be…

Kabaddi: The True Indian Sport

14/11/201820/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Kabaddi in India Kabaddi, a contact sport that originated in ancient India, is one of the most popular sports in India, played mainly among people in villages. India has taken part in four Asian Games in kabaddi, and won gold in all of them. Four forms of kabaddi played in India are Amar, Suranjeevi, huttuttoo, and Gaminee. Amar is generally played in Punjab, Haryana, the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world, mostly by Punjabi sportsmen. Suranjeevi is the most played form of kabaddi in India and the world. This…

ROLLER SKATING: FIGURE SKATING

09/11/201820/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice. It was the first winter sport included in the Olympics, in 1908. The four Olympic disciplines are men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pair skating, and ice dance. Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating, Theater on Ice, and four skatings. From novice through senior-level competition, skaters generally perform two programs which, depending on the discipline. It may include spins, jumps, moves in the field, lifts, throw jumps, death spirals, and other elements or moves. The blade has a groove…

11 Reasons to go on a Trek in the Himalayas

06/11/201817/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Here we bring all the possible reasons of why you should trek in the Himalayas-: 1. Mountains! When we hear the word Himalayas what comes first to our minds is Snow-capped mountains. From Everest to Kanchenjunga to Ama Dablam, these peaks just put every adventurer in awe of the Himalayas. A trek in the Himalayas gives you a view of many such peaks. Of those, one trek which gives you an amazing view of Mount Kanchenjunga is the Sandakphu Trek. The Sandakphu is a peak in itself and once you…

Bike Gears & Shifting Basics

04/11/201817/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

When riding a bike, your body can only produce so much power before you run out of energy. Gears on a bike help you ride more efficiently and consistently so you can sustain your energy longer. Understanding how your bike gears work can help you choose the right components when you’re bike shopping. It will also help you get the most enjoyment out of your bike when you’re out on a ride. Understanding the Bike Drive-terrain There are five main parts of the standard bicycle that let you shift gears. They…

TABLE TENNIS : PING PONG

03/11/201817/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Table tennis game, also called Ping-Pong, ball game similar in principle to lawn tennis and played on a flat table divided into two equal courts by a net fixed across its width at the middle. The object is to hit the ball so that it goes over the net and bounces on the opponent’s half of the table in such a way that the opponent cannot reach it or return it correctly. The lightweight hollow ball is propelled back and forth across the net by small rackets held by the…

River Rafting: Adventure Water Sports

29/10/201817/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

River Rafting and white water rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Most importantly Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience. This acts as a leisure sport has become popular since the 1950s, if not earlier, evolving from individuals paddling 10 feet to 14 feet rafts with double-bladed paddles or oars to multi-person rafts propelled by single-bladed paddles…

BADMINTON : THE GAME OF LOVE

27/10/201817/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

INTRODUCTION Badminton, court or lawn game played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock. Historically, the shuttlecock was a small cork hemisphere with 16 goose feathers attached and weighing about 5 grams. These types of shuttles may still be used in modern play, but shuttles made from synthetic materials are also allowed by the Badminton World Federation. The game is named for Badminton, the country estate of the dukes of Beaufort in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. The roots of the sport can be traced to ancient…

RUGBY : THE ROUGHEST SPORT EVER

25/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Rugby, football game played with an oval ball by two teams of 15 players or 13 players. Both rugby union and rugby league have their origins in the style of football played at Rugby School in England. According to the sport’s lore, in 1823 William Webb Ellis, a pupil at Rugby School. Defied the conventions of the day to pick up the ball and run with it in a game, thus creating the distinct handling game of rugby football. This “historical” basis of the game was well established by the early 1900s . History Different…

ROLL BALL: HANDBALL + SKATING

23/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

INTRODUCTION Roll ball is a sport similar to basketball or handball that is played on quad or inline skates. The play consists of two teams of six players each, five field players and a goal tender. Players move toward the goal while dribbling or passing a ball similar to a basketball, with the aim of throwing the ball into a goal at each end of the court. The team that is able to score more goals wins. There are two referees in a match. The ball can be held in either one or both the hands, even during passing and…

Gilli Danda : VINTAGE SPORT

20/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Cricket played with a stick instead of a bat is exactly the structure of Gilli Danda. Previously Gilli Danda was as amateur sports played in the rural parts of India. The game’s origins in India date back to at least the Maurya Dynasty. It is believed to be the origin of Western games such as cricket, baseball and softball. Gilli Danda is known by different names all over India. Like Gilli Danda in Punjabi, Kitti – Pul in Tamil,Gooti – Billa in Telugu. The rules are different everywhere and you can have fun…

PITTHU GARAM: VINTAGE SPORTS

19/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Seven stones, traditionally known as Pitthu Garam, is a traditional South Asian game played between two teams. The game is called Lagori in kannada. The game requires a tennis ball and seven stones which can be stacked up to form a small tower. The aim of the game is to be able to break the tower and then rebuild it before getting hit by one of the opponent .It can be played by any number of people. Lack of space and time has led youngsters to abandon this fun-filled game…

BASKETBALL:HISTORY:SHOOTING ACTION

18/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

BASKETBALL Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm) in diameter) through the defender’s hoop (a basket 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) high to a backboard at each end of the court) while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points unless made from behind the three-point line when it…

BASKETBALL: RULES AND VIOLATIONS

16/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Rules & Regulations Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball in a basket. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. The court is divided into two main sections by the mid-court line. If the offensive team puts the ball into play behind the mid-court line, it has ten seconds to get the ball over the mid-court line. If it doesn’t, then the defence gets…

VOLLEYBALL

15/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Volleyball game is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team’s court under organized rules. It has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since 1964. The sport originated in the United States and is now just achieving the type of popularity in the U.S. that it has received on a global basis, where it ranks behind only soccer among participation sports. Today there are more than 24 million Americans who play volleyball. There…

ROLLER HOCKEY

15/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

ROLLER HOCKEY is a combination of two sports. When we combine skating and hockey together roller hockey is formed. The main difference is that in hockey we have to run whereas in roller hockey we have to skate. There are 5 members in a team. Safety guards are really important for this sport. Roller hockey is a form of hockey played on a dry surface using wheeled skates. Most professional inline hockey games take place on an indoor or outdoor sports court. Otherwise, any dry surface can be used to host a game,…

ROLLER SKATING

14/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Roller skating is the traveling on surfaces with roller skates. It is a form of recreational activity as well as a sport. And can also be a form of transportation. Roller sport is popular as a recreational sport in India. Specially roller skating for children, and it is gaining popularity as a competitive sport. There are clubs in cities and towns, and roller skating is taught in some schools of urban areas. ROLLER SKATING FEDERATION OF INDIA ROLLER SKATING FEDERATION OF INDIA is responsible for managing all the competitions in INDIA. The Roller Skating Federation of…

CYCLING: EXERCISE

13/10/201816/09/2019 SARANSH GUJRAL

Cycling is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, cycling exercise, or sport. Cycling is also called biking or bicycling. People engaged in cycling are referred to bicyclists, cyclists, or bikers. Cycling is widely regarded as a very effective and efficient mode of transport because it can take thin roads and doesn’t have to stop in traffic jams. In India, there are approximately 70 lakh cyclists. And if come to the capital Delhi there are more than 10 lakh cyclists. Bicycles are of mainly THREE types 1)ROAD BIKE 2)HYBRID BIKE…