General Knowledge Class 9 - Sports Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 9 - Sports olympiad preparation
Sports
Welcome to the chapter on Sports for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of sports, their importance, famous sports personalities, and major national and international sports events. By the end of this chapter, you will have a good understanding of the world of sports and its role in our lives.
Introduction
Sports are physical activities that people play for fun, fitness, and competition. They help us stay healthy, learn teamwork, and develop discipline. There are many types of sports played around the world.
Types of Sports
- Outdoor Sports: Played outside, e.g., cricket, football, hockey, athletics.
- Indoor Sports: Played inside, e.g., badminton, table tennis, chess, squash.
- Team Sports: Played in teams, e.g., basketball, volleyball, kabaddi.
- Individual Sports: Played alone, e.g., tennis, swimming, boxing.
Importance of Sports
- Keeps our body fit and healthy.
- Teaches teamwork and cooperation.
- Builds discipline and leadership skills.
- Helps in stress relief and improves concentration.
Famous Sports Personalities
- Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj
- Badminton: P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal
- Football: Sunil Chhetri, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
- Hockey: Major Dhyan Chand, Rani Rampal
- Tennis: Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Sania Mirza
- Athletics: Neeraj Chopra, Usain Bolt
Major Sports Events
- Olympic Games: The biggest international sports event held every four years.
- Commonwealth Games: International event for countries in the Commonwealth.
- Asian Games: Multi-sport event for Asian countries.
- FIFA World Cup: The most popular football tournament in the world.
- ICC Cricket World Cup: The biggest cricket tournament for national teams.
- Wimbledon: Famous tennis tournament held in England.
Recent Achievements in Sports (2024-2025)
- Neeraj Chopra won gold in javelin at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
- P.V. Sindhu reached the finals of the All England Badminton Championships 2025.
- The Indian women's hockey team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics semifinals.
Practice Questions
- Name two indoor and two outdoor sports.
- Who is known as the "God of Cricket" in India?
- Which country hosts the Wimbledon tennis tournament?
- What are the benefits of playing sports?
- Name one major international football event.
Challenge Yourself
- Make a chart of five famous Indian sports personalities and their sports.
- Write a short note on your favorite sport and why you like it.
Did You Know?
- The Olympic symbol has five rings, representing five continents.
- Chess is considered a sport and is played competitively worldwide.
Glossary
- Team: A group of players working together in a game.
- Olympics: The largest international sports event.
- Discipline: Following rules and working hard to achieve goals.
- Fitness: Being healthy and strong.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Indoor: Chess, badminton; Outdoor: Cricket, football.
- Sachin Tendulkar.
- England.
- Sports keep us fit, teach teamwork, build discipline, and help relieve stress.
- FIFA World Cup.
Stay active and follow sports to learn about teamwork, discipline, and success!
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