Friday, February 14, 2014

Survey

1) If you play any sport, would you like it to be your career?
            I neither play any sport nor would I like to take up any as my career. -Purnav Soundankar.
            No, I would not because in India there is no scope of much income in sport but it is in the case of civil services like IAS, IPS, IFS. The civil services have more respect. -Sanket Bhokre.
             Yes, I would like to take it take it as a career, because firstly I love it and the second is I would like to represent my country playing nationals. -Tanvi Kuwarkar

2) What kind of direct/ indirect physical/mental effect does sport make on the society? What and how?
               It has a direct mental effect as the political conditions in the country are affected. Eg. Sachin Tendulkar makes 21000 ODI runs, he is appointed a seat in Rajya Sabha.-Sanket Bhokre
              There are some direct mental effects of sports. There is awareness of fitness and health. It is also very important to keep our mind physically and mentally alert.-Hrishikesh Kulkarni.
This is an interview conducted of Mr. Anil Jadhav, teacher at KHS Primary Section who also trains children for football, volleyball and mainly hockey.

Q. What does sports mean to you and what is its importance?
A.    Sports play a very important role in one's life. Physical fitness is a must. Along with physical fitness, mental fitness is also equally important. Ans sports provide an all round development-physical and mental. Sports increases concentration of a person. These days consumption of fast food is seen on a large scale. We see the youngsters suffering from various ailments and heart conditions. Though sports is given a bit of importance, it is all indoor based. Computers have been proven to be a great bane in case of the health of the society.

Q. Do you think sports- as in games are getting importance?
A. I can't say. Today, yes. There is a lot of improvement. But not enough importance is given to sports. Like everything else, politics is involved in every game. Politicians and leaders control the game. So there is corruption in the very game itself. There are pretty good players. But economic problems are a major thing to hold them back. And again, politics involved, money required!

Q. What are the various awards conferred upon sportspersons? On what basis are they awarded?
A. A number of awards are conferred like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna., Arjun Award, Shiv Chhatrapati  Award, Dyanchand award, etc. The awards are conferred on the basis of the individual achievements, the number of games they've played at stake, national, international levels, their individual score; individual victories and victories for the country. Like maybe cricket, the number of games, runs scored and so on.

Q. Is social contribution taken into account?
A. No, no of course not. The conferring of these awards is completely and solely on the basis of individual performance and success at various levels of game.

Q. Do you think sports make any direct physical/ indirect physical/ mental effect on the society?
A. Yes to some extent I think it does make an impact. You know, the people, society watched sports being played on the T.V. They get an inspiration from the personalities they watch. If you see a kid holding a bat and ask him why, he'll say it's because of Sachin Tendulkar. So that's how you know. Then again we come to the fact that only a few get importance and other sports are shunned aside.

Q. Do you think hockey in India needs attention? What are you doing as your contribution?
A. Yes, of course. Hockey needs a lot of attention. I mean, it is our national game and hardly anyone knows about it. I myself have been playing hockey since a young age and have developed an interest. Now, my age isn't appropriate for playing the game. So I train young children. I make them play hockey and see if they develop an interest My aim is to train these kids and watch them play at state, national and international levels.

Q. Your say to young generation.
A. Like I said before, indoor games are much preferred today. It is important that you get out on the ground. Sitting at home, watching the game play isn't going to do any good. You must get out on the field and feel that want to play games. You feel really happy and will surely develop and interest. You should play daily, sweat daily, tire yourself daily. Get out and play a number of game. See which one attracts you most. Narrow it down and focus on it. You could make it your career. Bu the most important is parent's support. Parents want only bread earning. Money isn't everything. So my message to parents- money isn't as important as your child's happiness and satisfaction.

 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Opinions by P.E. Teachers

General lifestyle of Indian kids of today

Children those who don't participate in sports, they have some common sedentary activities that competes with the physical activities. It includes-
  • Homework
  • Playing computer games
  • Use of the internet
  • Watching television

A Career in Sports

I will advice a student to make a career in sports. There are many options for people who want to make a career in sports. Examples of such careers are as follows-
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Fitness center manager
  • Secondary school P.E. teacher
  • Sports and exercise psychologist
  • Sports administrator
  • Sports coach
  • Government sports development officers
  • Sports therapists
  • Event organizers
  • Health promotion specialist
  • Higher school lecturers
  • Outdoor activities/ Education managers
There are many sports educational and physical education courses in India. Training in courses in popular sports from the leading sports education institutions in India and at international levels.

After schooling, kids think about their careers in the different fields of sports. As they reach the level of being a national and international player they stop playing. So it's our request to them to not stop playing. Manage your time properly. For example, practice for at least one and a half hour or join a fitness club to maintain your level of fitness. Some students do not opt to make physical education as a profession because they don't find it very paying. There are some institutions to counsel such students.

"Healthy body depends on a healthy mind" 

as a healthy person will be alert, energetic and confident to carry out daily activities without feeling tired or exhausted.

-Mr. Mahesh Patil

P.E. Teacher

K.H.S.



In sports character, value, physical and mental strength are challenged in a short span of time.Sports can tell us a lot about ourselves as individuals and as a society.
India's youth needs a lot of encouragement to achieve excellence in sports-firstly from the parents. Secondly-from the educational institution and thirdly- from the sponsors and the last but not the least from the provincial and the Central government.
Very few of our preset day educational institutions are having playgrounds attached to them.Now-a-days the children are over-burdened with homework so much so that they need to rush home to finish their homework. they hardly find time for playing. In the college there is great competition to score well in 90's and then to prepare for the entrance exams for professional courses. we need to change this situation. The school curriculum needs to be amended and sports should me made compulsory.
The challenge is not simply to build sports facilities but to utilize them. It is also to offer long term pathways that will help young people continue playing sports into adulthood. the 2 best things that will encourage children for participating in play ground activities are:
  1. Motivation of the child.
  2. Valuing those things and considering them as important or useful.
We need to provide situations where children can develop and demonstrate real competence in performing meaningful and moderately difficult skills.

-MRS. SUNITA SWAMI 
P.E. Teacher, K.H.S. 

Teachers should find out what should be considered important on a particular child's playground, then teach that child the exact skills needed in order to participate actively on that playground.
    To help the children develop performance skills, you should equip each child with knowledge with the basic rules and strategies of typical playground games. We may be able to  influence the value of a skill by emphasizing its importance to the child.  this can be done by providing models, demonstrations by the teacher in order to make them value it and simply telling a child that it is important.
     Giving children a chance to privately practice skills that they are struggling with is a great way to help them to get better using these skills.
                                                                                                                       -Vaishali Shinde
                                                                                                                      PE teacher at KHS

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Survey

Survey
1) Do you think other sports players are given less importance than cricket players?
            No, I don't think that other sports are given less importance because first of all cricket is not at all our  national game. Hockey, Kabbadi, Football, Volleyball, etc. are also given importance. I really think that these games are also given the same importance by Indians. -Atharva Borawke 
             Yes, I think that other sportspersons are given less importance than cricketers because by taking the example of hockey, which is our national game, the players get more than 1 lakh rupees. But cricket, which is not even our national game gives 1 crore rupees to every player. -Pritesh Dangi
            Yes, I think other sportspersons are given less importance than cricketers because most of the times cricketers get help from government. People see only cricket as a career in sports and mostly cricketers' names come in newspapers. -Sanika Mate
            No, I don't think so because if it was so then how did India participate in the Olympics or Hockey competitions? -Meghraj Reddy
          No, I don't think other sportspersons are given less importance than cricketers. It's our country that has adopted cricket as its major sport according to the people. As in other countries there are other favourite sports for which a greater importance is given. -Saibaba Nargund

2) Do you think  that the Union Government should provide more facilities to other sports else than cricket?
               Yes, I think that the Union Government should provide more facilities to other sports else than cricket because every sport is unique in its own nature. That is why Union Government should give equal facilities to each and every sports. -Tarun Nambiar.
                Yes, the Union Government should take an initiative in other sports rather than cricket to make all sports attractive so people could get familiar to all sports. -Anirudha Vispute
              

Friday, February 7, 2014

Survey

Q 1)Do you think other sports players are given less importance than cricket players?
1. No, I don't think so because most of the awards like Dronacharya award, Padma Bhushan, etc are provided to other sports rather than cricket like hockey, shooting, athletics, etc. Though other sports  persons have a less fan following than cricketers the, the Government takes proper care of them. -Sanket Bhokre.
2. No, I don't think so because in Olympics we are achieving different medals in different sports. Government is providing all the facilities that are needed for other sports persons. Saina Nehwal, Sania Mirza, Abhinav Bindra have won many medals. They have been awarded and also given importance. 

Q 2) Do you think that the Union Government should provide more facilities to other sports else than cricket?
1. It is up to the Government whether they want to promote other sports in India or just cricket. -Purnav Soundankar.
2. Yes, of course, because cricket is not a sport that is played in Olympics so in order to make India ahead in the Olympics, the Union Government should provide more facilities to sports  else than cricket. -Sanket Bhokre.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

SURVEY

SURVEY


For the survey conducted in our school, students of std. 9th have expressed their views on the following:-
Q1) Do you think other sports player are given less importance than cricketers?
Answers:

  1. They used to be given great importance until a few years back, but with changing scenario, people have begun recognizing and acknowledging other sports as well. -Komal Kachare
  2. No I don't think other sports persons are given less importance than cricketers. It's our country that has adapted cricket as its major sport. As in other countries there are other favourite sports for which more importance is given.-Saibaba Nargund
  3. No I don't think so because if it was so India  would have not participated in Olympics or other championships.-Meghraj Reddy
  4. Yes I think other sports person are given less importance because most of the times cricketers get help from other govt. People always see only cricket as career in sports and mostly cricketers name come in newspaper. -Sanika Mate
  5. No, I don't think sports persons are given less importance than cricketers. There are many young children who go for various other sports other than cricket and thus their idol will be in the field they play in. - Deeksha Bhilare.
  6. Yes, I think other sports persons are given less importance than cricketers. Hockey is India's national sport but still cricketers are paid more than hockey players. It is not anyone's fault. people like cricket more so obviously for money, they get more attention. - Rohan Paranjape. 
Q2) Do you think  that the Union Government should provide more facilities to other sports else than cricket?
  1. Yes they should provide more facilities to other sports because each person's liking differs and one may want to play other sports than cricket. -Saibaba Nargund
  2. Yes, I think the Union Government should provide more facilities to other sports because there are many wonderful sports but because of many reasons these sports do not get encouraged. If given facilities sports can become a good career. Also India can make progress in all sports. -Sanika Mate
Q3) If you play any sport, would you like it to be your career?
  1. Yes, I do play a sport, volleyball, and obviously I would like to take it up as a career if the Union Government takes efforts to make progress in it. -Meghraj Reddy
  2. I would like to take up skating as my career, but as there are very less facilities and we really do not get support and encouragement. So I would think before deciding my career. -Sanika Mate
  3. Yes, I would like to take it up as a career but it requires a tough mindset and a fixed idea from a very young age. -Saibaba Nargund
Q4) Which career do you think pays more and is more prestigious?
Sports has a very good effect on our mind. We get fresh after playing. We can concentrate well and also feel happy. Not only does our body stay fit but also our mind. -Sanika Mate
 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Dear Diary......

Dear Diary,
                Today was a total disaster! Coach said that we had to bring a written consent letter from the parents to participate in the competition. Everyone was complaining for we were already into a week of practice. But I had a totally different issue to worry about. Mom and dad had yet not officially agreed and now I had to get their signs on the consent letter! I was damn worried. You have absolutely no idea how much I had to plead to them, had to make so many promises and then again promise to abide by them. But anyways, their hearts seem to have softened and they agreed.
                School was horrible! We had some test the other day and we got the answer papers back today. I’ve not scored very good and the teacher was telling me off. She did so in front of the whole class. I mean I know I‘ve got to work hard but that does not mean being told off in front of the whole class. I felt really bad and that put me off for the whole day. I have been studying since I got back and now, I am going to go to sleep after dinner. I don’t care what mom and dad say anymore- at least for now.    

                                                                                                                      -Aditi Chitpur.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Dear Diary......

Dear Diary,
          I have been studying hard, And I mean it. Even after all the classes. I get back home and study. But the long day, classes, practices leave me tired and I just cannot concentrate. The teachers keep scolding me, mom and dad even. I don't like the teachers yelling. I feel really hurt. And mom and dad keep telling me to study. I mean, even after knowing that basketball is everything to me, they never talk about it with me, appreciate me, encourage me. All they ever say to me is 'get serious with your studies. You are a grown up now'. I am tired of it. And this competition has like really gotten mom and dad on the edge.
          I hope they know that I am studying. And that I am gonna try my best in 'academics' which for them is everything. Nothing else is as important as academics to them while its the opposite with me. I hate them for not supporting me! I really wan them to.
                                                                                                                       -Aditi Chitpur.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Dear Diary.......

Dear Diary,
          Today, dad all of a sudden asks me about of my competition and practice. I was taken aback. I had thought of playing it safe for a few days before telling mom and dad the date of the competition. But dad asked me and I told him. Just like I expected. He said that if the times of the examination and the competition coincide, then I am going for the exam. God, I need help! I've been talking to mom and dad, pleading to them. I almost came on the verge of tears at one point! They just don't understand. Coach talked to the principal. She said we could either skip or give our exams later. Coach agreed for the latter one and so did we. But not mom and dad.
          Why don't they understand? Basketball is everything to me. And I am gonna do my career in it. But mom and dad are just impossible! What's so bad in it? Anyways I am not good at academics, even if I can help it. I am so angry right now and don't want to break down. But, mom and dad, I just hope they understand.
                                                                                                                       -Aditi Chitpur

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Dear Diary......

Dear Diary,
          People say you shouldn't be too happy about one thing because then you end up hurt. Well, They're right and that's exactly what happened today. I was so happy about the competition. And today, the teacher announced that our exams are to start. And guess what? They begin on the same day as my competition! This is so frustrating!
          I haven't talked to mom and dad regarding this matter. I am very afraid and pretty sure that they'll argue. So I am gonna start studying right away and keep a low profile. I hope they'll consent after seeing me studying hard. I gotta make up for everything. I've started to think, you know, people who give bribe might be so desperate to get things done. I can see that. I feel like I am in their shoes now. I really, really don't wanna miss this competition. I guess I should start studying now. Mom and dad even start peeking in my room if they see me writing my diary for too long! I gotta go....
                                                                                                             -Aditi Chitpur

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Dear Diary.......

Dear Diary,
           Today was totally awesome! We were doing our laps in the morning when the coach announced of an upcoming competition! He said the principal had agreed to send the school team to the competition. We all were extremely excited! You know, maybe the other day I was having premonitions! Anyways, this competition has popped after the last one taking place about two months ago, in which we were thrown out at the semi-finals. So, this is our chance to prove ourselves. And luckily, we get to stay after school as well for the competition practices! Oh, this is just perfect!
            I don't know why, but mom and dad don't seem too happy about it. Either they don't understand, or they do but don't want me going for it. I don't want either of them to be true....
                                                                                                                      -Aditi Chitpur

Friday, January 24, 2014

Photos.....!!!

                                                                 K.H.S. Football Team


                                                        K.H.S. Football Team in Full-Swing


                                                         Shantanu Kanchan (Member)


                                                           Ameya Argade (Coach)


                                                         Devika Bhide (Table-Tennis player)


                                                            Devika Bhide (Table-Tennis player)

SPORTS OF INDIA....!!

SPORTS
OF
 INDIA

When it comes to culture, traditions and a huge variety in them, India is in the lead. India‘s culture has given birth to many traditional sports all over the country. These sports are still played, and with great enthusiasm- be it in fields of its hamlets or in stadiums. Even as today cricket ‘defines’ sports in India, the many ‘Sports of India’, continue to showcase the richness of its culture and history as well. Sports like badminton, chess, polo, and, some others like the snakes and ladders, playing cards originated here.
               Sports in India, down the ages were played mainly for physical fitness and less for entertainment. The history of the sports of India goes a long way…..
·       CHATURANGA:  Indian game ‘Chaturanga’ developed in the Gupta Empire, in India around the 6th century A.D. It is an ancient strategy game, which is the common ancestor of the board games: Chess, Shogi, Makruk, Xiangqi & Janggi.In the 7th century, it was adopted as Shatranj in Sassanid Persia, which in turn was the form of Chess brought to late Medieval Europe.
The pieces in Chaturanga :
Raja: king
Mantri:  general, ancestor of frez, early form of Queen.
 Rath: crook. (Meaning chariot)
Gajah: early form of bishop. (Meaning elephant)
Ashva: knight (Meaning horse)
Bhata: pawn.
§  DHOPKHEL:  It is a traditional ball game played in the Indian state of Assam. The game is played between two – 11 member teams.
§  INSUKNAUR: Insuknaur or the rod pushing sport is an indigenous game of Mizoram state. It so happened that earlier the Mizo community depended on shifting cultivation for livelihood. Their main crop was rice. For husking rice, the Mizo used wooden mortar and pestle which were called ‘Sum’ and ‘Suk’. During the break of their tiresome rice husking, which was done mainly by women, the Mizo youngsters used this rice pounding pestle ‘Suk’ to exhibit their prowess. The game is played by 2 players each player holding the rod under his arm as in the game of tug of war; each player tries to push the opponent out of the ring.
§  JALIKATTU: Jalikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of the ‘Pongal’ festival celebrations.
§  KABADDI: Kabaddi is a popular wrestling national sport in India played mainly among people in villages.
§  KHO KHO: Kho Kho is a tag sport played by teams of 12 players who try to avoid being touched by members of the opposing team.
§  KUTTIYUM KOLUM: Kuttiyum Kolum (boy and cane) is a traditional game in the Indian state of Kerala. The game is considered dangerous and possibly has origins over 2,500 years ago.
§  LAGORI: Lagori is a popular game played mostly in south India. It includes the piling up of 7 to 9 stones one on top of the other. There are 2 teams. One team tries to break the pile of stones by hitting it from a distance while the other team tries to resist it.
§  LANGDI: Langdi is a sport with Marathi ethos, where a person from a team ties to catch up with the players of the opposing team by hoping on a single leg and touching the opponent players in a bid to get them out of the game.
§  SINGAPI: Singapi is a game played mostly in the state of Karnataka. And other parts of North India like Ayodhya.
§  VALLAM KALI : It is a boat race in Kerala. The race takes place during the season of ‘Onam’ in autumn. Many people take place in the boat race which includes various teams of people each with a long boat.
§  YUBI LAKPI:  It is a traditional football game of the Manipur state.

Thus the number of medals and trophies earned by India do not solely spell out its real talent of sports. Sports for India have always meant its culture, part of its history, and fitness and not just achievements. Although the scenario seems to be changing these days, India’s traditional sports are, indeed, its true treasure, many of which unfortunately remain neglected and limited only to its villages, which accept no responsibility of keeping them alive over the years -in today’s world of urbanization, the advancing technology and the video games.


Dear Diary........

Dear Diary,
        Not completing my homework made me pay greatly. I was greeted by the teacher, longing to yell on me when I entered class after practice. So, other than my basketball practice, I pretty much got scoldings from every teacher, which was very bad.
        Mom completely lost it today. She kept telling me to study from the very moment I got back from school. The worst was that she threatened me that she'd stop my basketball coaching if I don't study. But I can't help it!All I can think of is my ball and my court. And I really don't understand math, algebra or chemistry; nor do I get a hang of history, geography or biology. I mean, what is the use of all this if I am gonna go into basketball, which mom and dad both know is my passion.
        Anyways, I should be studying now.
                                                                                                                    -Aditi Chitpur

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

F1 Champion Michael Schumacher in critical condition.....


          Michael Schumacher, a seven time Formula One  (F1) World Champion is regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all times. Born on 3rd January 1969, at Hurth in West Germany, Schumacher holds many of Formula One's driver records, including most Championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions and most races won in a single season-13. According to the official Formula One website, he is "statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen".
          But sadly, Michael Schumacher, the most successful driver in F1 history met with a skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday, 29th December 2013. He was in a coma when he arrived at the University Hospital Center of Grenoble and required immediate brain surgery. It's still unclear what caused the accident. It is increasingly concerned that Schumacher may be suffering from Apallic Syndrome or a persistent vegetative state. Till date, F1 Champion Michael Schumacher is in critical condition.
          "There is an open investigation going on. We insist on the fact that Schumacher was skiing off piste and his fall is not linked to an avalanche", says the resort Director Christophe Gerniguon-Lecomte.
                                                                                                          -Shreeya Deshmukh
                                                                                                            Aditi Chitpur.

Dear Diary..........

Dear Diary,
         Today was perfect! I woke up at 5:30 as usual and was present before anyone at school for the practice. Something about today was different. Maybe it was the weather. I felt unusually excited at the sight of coach approaching, the usual red whistle around his neck, the tired-looking but grave eyes and the love of my life clutched in his hands-the orange, black striped basketball.
          We did our warm up exercises and laps before starting four matches, one after the other. The thought of school later made my insides churn. But somehow I suffered the day. I had heaps of homework to do. But I had classes back to back and I am too tired and sleepy now, after dinner.
                                                                                                                  -Aditi Chitpur

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

WHITE WATER RAFTING.....!!!

WHITE WATER RAFTING.....!!!

White water rafting is a water sport. It is full of adventure, thrill & excitement. It is more of a dangerous sport. As this sport has a danger to life”, it is often considered as an extreme sport. When you play this sport you sort of get an Adrenaline rush in your body.
What is rafting? Basically its a sport which is carried out in water in a team with help of oars and an inflated raft. A lot of team-work and co-operation between the members is needed during the game. One mistake can lead you to severe injuries or even sometimes death. Safety here is an important factor.
An obstacle in the river is termed as a rapid. Like how we get grades in school,there are grades given to the river in general or to a specific rapid. A classic example of this can be the great wall rapid in the Ganges. The whole Ganges has been graded 4 but this specific part is graded 5. The grades range from 1 to 6. 1 being the easiest and 6 being the most difficult.
For making it easy for the team members a specific call is decided amongst the team to make it easy from the point of safety. The joy you get after overcoming a rapid is speechless.
As far as I know, rafting as of more, has become a leisure sport in India. Many people are travelling to the Ganges and to many rivers throughout the country to experience rafting. This is because many organizations are promoting rafting as a tourist activity in the country. Day by Day rafting is emerging as a new sport.
-Varad Godase
K.H.S. Student

Monday, January 20, 2014

WE NEED YOUR ATTENTION.....!!!



 (1)Anup Kumar Yama (Born 1 September 1984) is an Indian Roller Skate Athlete. He won two bronze medals at 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China in Men's Single Free Skating and Pairs Skating with his partner Avani Panchal.

(2)Limba Ram is an Indian archer who represented India in international competitions including three Olympics. He equaled an archery world record in 1992 at the Asian Championships in Beijing

(3)Shankar Sarath Kumar (born 15 December 1991 in Chennai, India) is a professional motorcycle road racer and a national champion in the 125cc class. Sarath began his racing career in 2008 with the Ten10 Racing Team (now the WTR-Ten10 Racingteam) and competed in the 125cc class in the 2011 MotoGP. Sarath will join the one make Asia Dream Cup aboard a Honda CBR250 for the Suzuka round onwards.


(4)Satyadev Prasad (born 19 September 1979) is an athlete from India. He competes in archery.Prasad competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first match, advancing to the round of 32. In the second round of elimination, he was again victorious and advanced to the round of 16. Prasad was also a member of the 11th-place Indian men's archery team at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

(5)Ankita stretched the world class player, ranked No. 19 in the world in two deuce games in table tennis.


(6)Neha Ahuja (born September 27, 1981) is the second Indian woman to qualify for the Winter Olympics, and the first Indian to be competing in the Giant Slalom alpine skiing finals. Daughter of an Indian Border Security Officer, she was one of the four Indians competing at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Per Winter Olympic records, the first Indian Alpine Skiing participation is in 1964. Since then, 8 athletes (6 men and 2 women) have competed in 5 Winter Games.

(7)Wilson Lionel Garton-Jones (2 May 1922 – 5 October 2003) was a professional player of English billiards from India. Jones, a dominant national amateur champion for more than a decade, won the amateur world championship twice, in 1958 and 1964. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1962, the Padma Shri Award in 1965, and the Dronacharya Award in 1996.


-RUGVED BHANDWALKAR
K.H.S. STUDENT.

IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS...!

IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS...!

"Health is wealth." those who have understood it's importance will try to keep themselves fit. Apart from balanced diet, a sport is necessary for maintaining our health. If we do not play regularly, our body does not develop. Our body becomes weak. We may become a target for many diseases. A sport is necessary for maintaining our health and physical fitness.

Sports also inculcates good qualities in us. Involving oneself in competitive sports will encourage healthy competition. Team games inculcate leadership qualities and encourage co-operation among the players.

"All study and no play makes jack a dull boy." This proverb not only applies to jack but for all of us.

With this very thought in mind I helped my daughter choose a sport for herself. What she choose was skating. She started skating at an early age of 5 years and has continued since then. she loved being on the move.

I also had larger goals in mind when I took this step. Apart from personality development, I was also looking at her general fitness, proper growth, diet, ability to take failures and victories as a way of life and last but not the least the joy of representing the school, the state and the nation.

But, all this also has another side. Parental contribution which I must say is very vital. One parent needs to be with the child all the time through this journey called competitive sports, be it for practice sessions or for various events. Those parents who can manage this in term of time and money are the ones who encourage their child to pursue the sport till the end. Others who cannot cope with the stress quit the path midway.

All said and done, sports definitely plays an important role in our lives. If not for the competition at least one should pay for basic fitness.

-MRS. ANJALI KULKARNI
K.H.S. TEACHER 
AND PARENT 

SPORTS

SPORTS.....!!!
One says 'This is the age to learn' but seldom anyone says 'This is the age to play sports' Why are sports not given the importance which it deserves. Playing is the routine of every single individual from its birth. The joy felt when a small boy hits a six in his society is boundless and at times more than an ICC six.
Every individual is not only good at one sport but at variety of sports. Then why isn't sports taken seriously? Yes, academics create your future but playing sports brightens your future.
One should take sports seriously. Yes, seriousness is necessary just as oxygen is necessary for life. One can't just get into a sport and then back out. The real passion towards it should be inculcated when the first seeds of playing are sown. Every boy of the country has essence of playing on the ground. The hilarious behavior after winning a game or the dead silence during a serious match are experimented by every individual. The boy's strength and enthusiasm could have been much more than the players of cricket team today. Then what stopped the boy from realizing and accomplishing his dreams. India's population is beyond the limits but in every corner of the country there is a upcoming star but academics rules out sports. Academics shouldn't be neglected but sports should be focused on. One can't bend oneself from the sophisticated laws of academics. If one has the real potential then one should break the wall and convert the potential into performance.
-Aishwarya Puranik

PHYSICAL FITNESS...!!!


PHYSICAL FITNESS...!!!

Physical fitness is of utmost importance as it is essential for proficiency in studies, as ailing bodies do not make for sharp brains. Regular participation in sports provides a healthy channel for diversion of energies, which the young students have in abundance.

Sportsmanship helps to inculcate lasting values which helps to play the game of life in the right spirit, which is what matters most, not victory or defeat.


At the school levels sports should be an integral part of the curriculum. All support should be given in terms of sanctioning leave for the events, concessions for practice sessions and flexibility in their evaluative processes.

At KHS it has been observed that the students who are good at sports by and large are good at academics as well. Their focus and power of concentration is sharpened by facing a competitive spirit on the ground at all times.
The government should provide adequate benefits in terms of giving credits and weight age for getting admissions in premier institutions. Additional marks should be allocated for the different levels district, state, national and international, so that encouragement and motivation is provided and the students do not leave sports at the cost of studies.

Hippocrates said "Sport is a preserver of health."

Survival and success of man has always depended on his mental and physical energy India as a nation needs to compete in a disciplined and united way with strength and energy which can happen only if sports gets an impetus at the school level


Mrs. Kamini Saxena

Principal

PUNE'S YOUNG ARCHERS MAKE THEIR MARK.......!!!

PUNE'S YOUNG ARCHERS MAKE THEIR MARK....!!


Archery is a sport that improves concentration levels and keeps you focused on goals in life, claim archers and coaches in the city. The success and recognition for Indian archery at international tournaments has spurred young archers to aim higher.

Ranjeet Chamle of Archer’s Academy is also an archery coach at D.P.S. The academy currently boasts of a tally of 86 national medals. “Mental strength is as important as being physically fit,” the coach explained of his players’ successes.

These young archers gather at a school ground in Mukund Nagar every evening and start with exercises to increase their stamina and upper body strength needed to hold the heavy poundage bows as well as develop a strong core to attain the required balance. They then practise with different bows according to their skill and choice.

The equipment for the sport is quite expensive as the compound bows cost about `1.5 lakh and an arrow would be about `2000. But archery academies in the city are willing to provide support and equipment to encourage budding talent. Sanand Mitra of Vayam Academy said, “We hope that it will create greater awareness for archery and also train talented archers to help increase the country’s medal tally.” The academy will be setting up more centres in Pune and also providing exchange programmes and summer camps for archers.

Pune is fast becoming one of India’s important archery centres. The Army Sports Institute is a regional training centre for the Archery Association of India (AAI) and the national archery team holds regular practises at Balewadi.

The Pune School Athletics Association (PSAA) has taken notice of the growing popularity of the sport in the city and has recently added archery to the list of competitive sports. There are a few schools and colleges that teach archery but with the promise of more tournaments and competitions, the number will increase, hopes Vijay Malhotra, President of the AAI. “Archery has the added advantage to help students in their studies by improving their concentration levels”, he stated.


-Divya Mangwani

Sunday, January 19, 2014

BEING A PART OF SOMETHING.....

BEING A PART OF SOMETHING.....

I've been playing basketball from 2nd standard. Now it is an inseparable part of my life. But pretty much every player has his day of feeling like "stones tied to their legs." You just don't want to practice and instead have some rest. It so happened that the Annual District (Zonals) matches were going on and I was in Manali. My match was next day. I didn't want to play but my coach seemed to be angry about this thought and I finally had to play. Oh! I hated him so much on that particular day. But the next chain of events suddenly made me very grateful towards him. This was the first year MPA had organised a league just like IPL- PBL, Poona Basketball League. Auctions were held and teams were formed and all battle lines were drawn. It was my luck that I played and got selected. My team astonishingly was on a winning steak. We won the finals and I still remember holding that piece of glass which they called a trophy and for us it was everything it could be. Now I felt so grateful towards my coach. It just needed one call to set everything right. I feel proud to be a part of something....... something I would cherish for my life.
-Rugved Bhandwalkar

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Days gone by

Days gone by

Walking down the lane, I notice a few children playing; wearing vibrant coloured jerseys and even bigger and vibrant smiles, they reminded me of my childhood. The carefree days when life was just playing, friends and enjoyment.
 
I remember the time when my day began at 4:30 in the morning. I used to be ready on the court at 5, ready for the warm up exercises. The exercises lasted for half an hour and to tell the truth we found them tiresome and unnecessary. Of course, we did not understand the importance of warm up exercises then.
 
The real fun started at 5:30 when we were handed the ball to start the game. Being tall, swift and enthusiastic helped me take to basketball and worked in my favour. I played as a captain for the basketball team of my school for a long time and also represented school at various levels.
 
I remember then the girls were really not encouraged to take up such sports. People really had conservative outlook towards sports like basketball for girls and especially them wearing shorts. And I still fail to imagine girls wearing shalwar kameez or sarees and playing basketball. The court in those days were also basic and not even levelled well, but the joy that we experienced on the ground is unparalleled to anything that we experience today.
 
The amenities have changed quite a lot today. More and more children are seen taking part in various games and the most encouraging aspect is that the parents are seen taking keen interest in the all round development of the child and sports being one of the important part of this all round development. They have no stone unturned in order to provide the best to their child.
 
This change in scenario seems healthy and gives me some hope for a positive change in the field of sports in India. It is said that home is the first school for any child and when this school changes its outlook and encourages the child to excel in any field that they choose, the change is bound to happen.
 
-Aparajita Ghosh
     (K.H.S. Teacher) 



MY REAL PASSION

MY REAL PASSION....

As a child and being a girl, I was always fascinated about dancing. So with the encouragement from my family members, I started pursuing formal training in Bharatnatyam. I was just six when I began my training in dance.
It was around the same that I learnt I had some interest in badminton as well. I started my training in badminton. I managed all three academics, dance and badminton pretty well. Of course I was young and so did not have the burden of other things.
With time it became difficult for me to manage between all the three. it was difficult for me to choose anyone between dance and sports. I chose dance. I have no prticular reason for choosing , but maybe it is something really enjoy doing and has now became my passon
-Shreeya Deshmukh

Experience And Achievements!

Experience And Achievements!

It was an unbelievable experience and I am thrilled I could do it. Being the only boy of Pune city U-14 age group, wining gold medals in all the three individual events 50, 100, 200 Back stroke gave me a feeling of satisfaction. It was indeed a reward for my hard work and adding to it's gold medal in 4 x 100 Medley relay!

I believe success is down to hard work and perseverance. You have to give your 100% day in and day out. There is no room for compromise. If you want to set the best times and grab medals then you have to put in extra efforts.

It has been hectic but highly satisfying season, "My aim was to stay fully fit, keep up the tempo and swim as fast as I can in all the events. And the fact that I did it, gives me a lot of satisfaction."

I owe my success to-
  • My coach, Manoj Erande Sir- He always made it sure that we enjoy our training sessions and made us continuously challenge ourselves.
  • My Parents, who not only encouraged me but also took care of my diet, my rest and everything needed.
  • My school which is actually very supportive. The Principal of the school has always encouraged all the sports students to pursue their goals. She had give me the permission to miss my lectures for my swimming session in the morning and the teachers also took extra efforts to teach me the portion I had to miss during this period.
being in the National arena, I did not have a lot of friends from all over the state. It was not just swimming but it gave me an opportunity to befriend many swimmers. It helped m increase my friends circle. The list of new friends increased and most of it from other parts of India.

Well, I can just say; "This is just the beginning of a long journey where I have to balance my studies along with swimming." 
-SAHIL JOSHI
(K.H.S. STUDENT)

BASKETBALL-MY FIRST LOVE...!

BASKETBALL-MY FIRST LOVE...!
Yesterday evening i went for a walk
Though I was alone I had a long talk
More than the future I thought of my past
I wandered when I played Basketball last

I remembered how I  used to play for hours,
Be in sunlight or August rain showers
If I kid again, yesterday I wished
Looking at some boy's game I knew what I 
missed  

Jargon of the sport opened in my mind,
Big treasure I found my memory being kind;

Under-baskets, lay-ups, free shots and 
3-pointers,
Jump-ball, fouls, back-court and 3-seconds,
Man-to-man or zonal whatever the defense,
Screen, pass, dribble and fake in offence

My home-court,my coaches,
My teammates and opponents,
Referees and score-sheets,
Time-outs and substitutions.

T-shirts, shorts, kit-bag and sweat-bag;
Tracksuits, socks, water-bottle and hairband.
Orange-colored balls of NIVEA or SPARTION
My ankle-height shoes of TUFF or ACTION

I saw floodlights and heard some cheering,
Nobody was there, I was just daydreaming.
Then I became nostalgic, eyes filled with tears
Being away from Basketball for so many 
years.

Last night I decided to take away this pain,
I hope I will play this wonderful game again.

-Irawati Mahajan
(K.H.S. Teacher) 

CRICKET GLAMOUR Vs. DYING SPORTS

CRICKET GLAMOUR Vs. DYING SPORTS
Ever since a group of British sailors played a game of cricket at Cambay near Baroda, India it has become a fanatic in the true sense of the world as far as cricket is concerned. Over the years, the number of cricket fans has increased so much, that the fan following for other sports has been divided in to minority – based groups.
India is the birth place of great games, such as Chess and Kabaddi but these games have been side lined by the majority of the people opting for cricket.
In school, since generations we have been taught that field Hockey is our national game. But according to the RTI report, the government of India asserted that field hockey is not the registered national game of India. Then finally, its all about cricket. The reasons for this may be various. For example Indians find cricket extremely interesting, popular, glamorous and probably best of all the leading sports.
India has a glorious history in the game of field Hockey. Until the mid ninety seventies India dominated international field hockey, winning eight gold medals in Olympics as well as the 1975 hockey world cup. But today it is a sad state. Why are we so cricket crazy? What about the other sports? Can’t we look at other areas in sports that need our attention and thus help carve out some real sports stars?
Tejas Joshi-