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Definition of Sports

  • "Sports means all forms of physical or mental activities that aim to express or enhance physical fitness, mental well-being, build social relationships, or achieve results in competition at all levels through casual or organized participation."
  • Key Elements: Physical/Mental Activities, Fitness, Well-being, Social Relationships, Competition (Casual/Organized)
  • Note: Can use key words to create your own definition

Constitutional Provision for Sports

  • Sports is a subject of the State List. This means the state government is responsible for legislation and implementation related to sports.

Sports Policy of India

  • 1984 Sports Policy (16 Point Policy):
    • Focus:
      • Increase Infrastructure
      • Promote Sports in Rural Areas
      • Mass Participation
      • Women's Participation
      • Transparency in Selection
      • Include Sports in Curriculum
      • R&D in Sports
      • International Standard Training
      • Nutritious Diet
      • Promote Sports Industry
      • Awards
      • Employment for Sports Persons
  • 1992 (Comprehensive Form of 1984 Policy): 4 Key Additions
    • Create a Positive Environment for Sports.
    • Special Attention to Sports Management.
    • Increase Level of Competition and Standards.
    • Extend the Base of Games (Participate in more sports).
      • Example: Until 1992, India primarily won medals in Hockey and Wrestling.
  • 2001 National Sports Policy:
    • Similar to 1984: Infrastructure, Rural Development, Employment, Awards.
    • Key Addition: Scientific Training.
    • Financial Aid to Sports Organizations.
    • Mass Participation, Increase Interest, Transparency.
    • Promote Sports Industry, Nutritious Diet, R&D.
  • 2007 Extension of 2001 Policy: 3 additions
    • More Effective Framework.
    • Sports adopted as a Way of Life.
    • Use Sports for Personal and Community Development.
    • International Peace & Brotherhood (soft power)

Sports Policy of Rajasthan

  • Rajasthan: First state to provide government jobs to Olympic and Paralympic participants.
    • Amended Rajasthan Services Rules (2013).
  • Monetary Benefits for Medalists:
    • Olympics/Paralympics: Gold (3 crore), Silver (2 crore), Bronze (1 crore).
    • Asian/Commonwealth Games: Gold (1 crore), Silver (60 lakh), Bronze (30 lakh).
  • Two Key Policies: 2012 & 2013
    • 2012:
      • Develop Sports Facilities.
      • Search and Nurture Talent.
      • Encourage Existing Players.
      • Sports Management Focus.
      • Create Sports Associations.
    • 2013:
      • Sports Infrastructure Development.
      • R&D & Science/Technology.
      • Intensive Training.
      • Encourage Players.
      • Women's & Tribal Participation.
      • Include Adventure Sports.

Importance of Sports

  • Physical & Mental Development.
  • Team Spirit.
  • Personality Improvement.
  • Tackling Difficult Situations.
  • Sports Tourism Boost.
  • Community Development.
  • Leadership Qualities.
  • Discipline.
  • Sports Diplomacy (Soft Power).
  • Employment.
  • Brotherhood.

Reasons for India's Backwardness in Sports

  • Use POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, OTHER Framework for Analysis:
    • Political:
      • Corruption.
      • Favoritism/Nepotism.
    • Economic:
      • Lack of Infrastructure.
      • Lack of Finance.
      • Low Private Sector Investment.
    • Cultural:
      • Not considered a Career Option.
      • Low Women's Participation.
    • Other:
      • Not included enough in curriculum.
      • Glorification of Winners, Neglect of New Players.
      • Low Health Standards (HGI, HDI).