General Knowledge Class 10 - Sports Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 10 - Sports olympiad preparation
Sports
Welcome to the chapter on Sports for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of sports, famous players, major tournaments, and the importance of sports in our lives. By the end of this chapter, you will have a good understanding of the world of sports and its impact on society.
Introduction
Sports are physical activities that involve skill, teamwork, and competition. They help us stay healthy, learn discipline, and build friendships. Sports can be played individually or in teams.
Types of Sports
- Outdoor Sports: Cricket, football, hockey, athletics, tennis, basketball
- Indoor Sports: Badminton, table tennis, chess, squash, carrom
- Adventure Sports: Mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting, paragliding
Major Sports Events
- Olympic Games: The biggest international multi-sport event, held every four years.
- FIFA World Cup: The most popular football tournament in the world.
- ICC Cricket World Cup: The top international cricket tournament.
- Wimbledon: The oldest and most famous tennis tournament.
- Asian Games: A multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
Famous Indian Sportspersons
- Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, M.S. Dhoni
- Badminton: P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth
- Boxing: Mary Kom
- Wrestling: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
- Hockey: Dhanraj Pillay, Rani Rampal
- Chess: Viswanathan Anand
- Athletics: Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das
Importance of Sports
- Keeps us physically fit and healthy
- Teaches teamwork and discipline
- Builds confidence and leadership skills
- Helps in stress relief and mental well-being
- Brings people and nations together
Recent Achievements in Sports (2024-2025)
- India won multiple medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including gold in javelin throw by Neeraj Chopra.
- The Indian women's cricket team reached the finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
- P.V. Sindhu won a silver medal at the 2024 Badminton World Championships.
- Indian men's hockey team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023.
Practice Questions
- Name two outdoor and two indoor sports.
- Who is known as the "God of Cricket" in India?
- Which country hosted the 2024 Olympic Games?
- What is the importance of sports in our life?
- Name a famous Indian female athlete and her sport.
Challenge Yourself
- Make a list of five international sports tournaments and their host countries.
- Write a short note on your favorite sportsperson and their achievements.
Did You Know?
- The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius" which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger".
- Chess originated in India and was called "Chaturanga".
Glossary
- Olympics: International sports event held every four years.
- Tournament: A series of contests between teams or players.
- Athlete: A person who competes in sports.
- Teamwork: Working together as a group to achieve a goal.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Outdoor: Cricket, football; Indoor: Chess, badminton
- Sachin Tendulkar
- France (Paris)
- Sports keep us healthy, teach teamwork, and help us grow as individuals.
- P.V. Sindhu – Badminton (or any other correct answer)
Stay active, play fair, and enjoy the world of sports!
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