By: Dr. Meenakshi Tripathi, Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Sports Covid 19 pandemic has caused the hardest impact on sports ever witnessed in centuries. Never in the past the several mega sport events in the world were either postponed or cancelled. Globally 2020 will be remembered as a dark year in the history of sports. Even during World War II some events were suspended but few events like the U.S Open and cricket in India continued without disruption. Amid numerous catastrophes, the sports industry was always scaling upwards making new records. In 2018…
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Mahatma Gandhi And His Links With Sports
By: Dr. Arif Mohammad, Associate Editor-ICN Sports NEW DELHI: It is widely believed that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had no links with sports. In the pages of history there is rarely any reference of that the Mahatma Gandhi playing or endorsing a sport much. Though this not makes or tagged him as anti-sports person. It might be due to the fact that during his period people were more concerned about the freedom and their rights. And the thrust of Mahatma Gandhi was to free the nation through his political and socio-economic movement. Sports…
Read MoreA Tribute To Great Hockey Wizard: Dhyan Chand
By: Dr. Arif Mohammad, Associate Editor-ICN Dhyan Chand is the name which is known by every sports loving person in and around the country. He was born on 29th August 1905. The sports fraternity of India celebrated National Sports Day on this day to celebrate one of the finest field hockey player’s birth anniversary. The great Dhyan Chand who was a force to reckon with his dazzling stick work, played as Centre-forward for the county. Dhyan Chand’s fabulous performances in the Olympics earned him the title of “Wizard”. He represented India in…
Read MoreA Brief Detailing Of Physiotheraphy: Part 1
By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Associate Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The role of the physiotherapist in sport in the care of acute sports injuries and optimization of movement stereotypes. These two roles are completely different and have their own characteristics. The health aspect is one that is neglected in professional sports.Physiotherapist´s role in the preparation of athletes this may change. However, it is necessary to make a compromise and besides quality also to ensure freedom of movement. To understand the importance of kinesiotherapy in sports training is required to inform the periodization…
Read MoreROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPORTS
By: Dr Saifur Rahman (PT), Sports physiotherapist, MPT (SPORTS) NEW DELHI: Sports have various risks according to the sport’s branches as well as it has positive effects on human health. No matter what their branch is, each athlete will somehow be injured in his/her sports career at each level. Thus, the most significant point is to minimize the risk of injury during the athlete’s carrier. “Sports Physiotherapist Is Second God for Sportsperson on Ground” Sports physiotherapists are involved in prevention and management of injury resulting from sport and exercise participation at…
Read MorePhysically Preparation For Volleyball
By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Associate Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The game of volleyball evolved from purely a recreational sport, turned into an extremely exerting competitive event in a span of eight decades. Scientific planning, purposeful training and periodical evaluation are the pre-requisites for this development. The procedures planned and followed for the psychological, social and physiological development of the player constitute the preparation for the sport. Determination of load during the training period is a complex period is a complex process and demands the consideration of several factors. It is not correct…
Read MoreGandhi And His Links With Sports
By: Dr. Arif Mohammad, Sr. Sub Editor-ICN Sports NEW DELHI: It is widely believed that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had no links with sports. In the pages of history there is rarely any reference of that the Mahatma Gandhi playing or endorsing a sport much. Though this not makes or tagged him as anti-sports person. It might be due to the fact that during his period people were more concerned about the freedom and their rights. And the thrust of Mahatma Gandhi was to free the nation through his political and socio-economic…
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By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The game of volleyball evolved from purely a recreational sport, turned into an extremely exerting competitive event in a span of eight decades. The evolution brought about consequential changes in its demands on the participants. Through Volleyball can be played even by the older people without much exertion, it requires high levels of motor abilities if it is to be played as a competitive sport, these abilities should be developed optimally if one is to reach his peak performance. Scientific planning, purposeful…
Read MoreThe Historical View Of Volleyball: Part 2
By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The basic rules of Volleyball in India mention that one team scores point if they throw the ball into the opponent’s court and the opponents fail to throw it back; and can also gain point if any fault is made by the opponent team. The team that scores 25 points first wins the set, and in a 5 setter, the team winning 3 sets also wins the match. Further, a team can touch the ball thrice before it traverses the net but…
Read MoreThe Historical View Of Volleyball: Part 1
By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The Volleyball that used to be a neglected game has now certainly begun to hold its own an almost incredible level.Having become a cult, many followers and enthusiasts, it ‘gets into the blood’ of the players and spectators alike to such an extent that very nearly every boy and girl, who gets an opportunity,wants to have a try-out at it. The reason lies in the fact that it is not difficult for a beginner to understand the fundamentals or to learn to…
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