International Sports & Games

International Sports & GamesFor PGDM studentsNDIM1For class discussions at NDIM onlyInternational Sports & Games IntroductionFor class discussions at NDIM only2Sports & GamesThese are physical amusementsBoth are formatted to contestsSports mainly refer to athleticsGames are plays individual / teamGames two types - Outdoor & IndoorCompetitions are held in different levelsLocal , National & International 3For class discussions at NDIM onlyInternational Sports & Games History & EvolutionFor class discussions at NDIM only4OlympicsOlympic Gamesare the leading international sporting event held every four yearsSummerandWinter Games alternating every four years but two years apart. Pierre de Coubertinfounded IOC in 1894Motto : Citius - Altius - Fortius. Means : Faster - Higher StrongerOlympic Flag : White & Five-ringed symbol in Five colours representing ALL the colours of nations

For class discussions at NDIM only5History of OlympicsModern Olympics inspired by theancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece From the 8th century BC to the 4th century ADReligious and athletic festivals Every four years at the sanctuary ofZeusinOlympia, Greece. Competition was among city-statesand kingdoms ofAncient Greece when peace was restoredFeatured mainly athletics Also wrestling ,horse and chariot racing events.

For class discussions at NDIM only6Modern OlympicsThe1896 Summer Olympics washeld in Athens, Greece The first international Olympic Games held in theModern era.Evolution of the Olympic Movement has resulted in the creation of (a) Winter Games for ice and winter sports, (b) Paralympic Gamesfor athletes with a disability, (c) Youth Olympic Gamesfor teenagers.

For class discussions at NDIM only7London Olympics, 2012Latest XXX edition was held inLondon From 25 July to 12 August 2012.Around 10,500 athletes from 204National Olympic Committees(NOCs) took part in eventsMedal tallyUSA 46(G) 29(S)29(B) Total : 104China- 38(G) 27(S) 23(B) Total : 88 India - 2 (S) 4 (B) Total : 6Though dismal, so far the best performance of IndiaIndia won 3 medals at the2008 Beijing OlympicsFor class discussions at NDIM only8Commonwealth GamesConfined to the past colonies of UKCommonwealth Head - The monarch of UKModern version started in 1930 Held every four years - format of OlympicsCWG Games (2010) was held at New DelhiInfamous for various Scams

For class discussions at NDIM only9CWG , 2014Held in Glasgow, ScotlandFrom 23rd July to 3rd August, 2014 4950 athletics & sportspersons participating From 71 nations / territories Athletics & 17 sports eventsIndia- 64 medals:15(G),30(S) & 19(B)Among these 29 WomenFor class discussions at NDIM only10Asian Games (Asiad)1951 -The First Asiad was held in New DelhiSecond largest sports event after Olympics1982 IX Asiad held again in New Delhi Last Asiad (2014) held in Incheon, South Korea Medal tally -China, South Korea & JapanIndia Medals 57 : 11(G), 10(S) & 36(B)

For class discussions at NDIM only11International Sports & Games Classifications of GamesFor class discussions at NDIM only12Outdoor GamesFootball is the most popular all over the worldFIFA controls & organizes eventsFIFA, World Cup is among nationsHeld every four years32 countries in the final round are selected2014 FIFA World Cup held in BrazilChampion GermanyFollowed by Argentina, Netherlands & BrazilFor class discussions at NDIM only13 Football TournamentsChampions League among selected 32 European clubsControlled & organized by UEFA Present champion BarcelonaLa Liga (Strongest league)among 20 teams in SpainPresent Champion BarcelonaMost successful team - Real Madrid English Premiere League among clubs in UKEPL is popular and much viewed in IndiaPresent Champion ChelseaIPL (Cricket) is designed as per EPL formatFor class discussions at NDIM only14CricketConfined to 10 countries (Test Match playing)Extremely popular in India all acrossTermed as religion of IndiaReason for such popularity is inexplicableIndian cricketers are highly paidICC controls & organizes eventsWorld Cup, One Day & T-20 For class discussions at NDIM only15HockeyIndia was the undisputed leader till 1956 / 64Won 8 Olympic Gold Medals from 1928 to 1956Won it again in 1964Dhyan Chand is remembered as the wizard Changed Rules & Formats Indias declineFIH Controls & organizes key eventsFIH Ranking : Australia (M) ; Netherlands(W) India is now - 9th rank (Pakistan at 10th)

For class discussions at NDIM only16F-1 RaceMotor car race vastly popular sports eventFor dexterity of car & expertise of driving17 grand Prix events in a yearAs of now Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) is leadingFollowed by - Nico Rosenberg(Mercedes) &Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) Champion in 2010,2011,2012, 2013 (Red Bull)Michael Schumacher is the legend (17 times)Was seriously injured recuperating at homeKarthikeyan - The First Indian F-1 DriverRepresented Jordan/HRT (Hispania Racing Team)For class discussions at NDIM only17GolfThe most remunerative outdoor gamePrize money much higher than any otherTiger Woods is the richest player among all Played by individuals, Golf course requiredPopular among elite & StatesmenConsidered a game of aristocratsClaim it improves strategy formulation For class discussions at NDIM only18TennisBoth outdoor & indoorPlayed in different types of grounds :-Lawn Grass courtHard court CementClay Top surface preparedMajor Competitions- Wimbledon, French Open. US Open, Australian OpenThese are Grand Slum competitions

For class discussions at NDIM only19TennisILTA controls & organizes eventsATP ranks players 52 weeks performanceWorld No. 1 (Male)- Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Roger Federer(Switzerland) No.2 World No 1 (Female) Serena Williams (USA)Saina Mirza & Martina Hingis (World No 1) Leander Paes :Most successful in ATP & Davis CupPaes & Bhupati Was ranked no 1 in 1999

For class discussions at NDIM only20Indoor Games (Badminton)BWF controls & organizes -(a) World Championship (Country-wise) : China(b) Thomas Cup (Men) : Japan(c) Uber Cup (Women) : ChinaSaina Nehwals regained world no 1, Now-2 Jwala Gutta & Ashwini Ponnappa won Canada Open

For class discussions at NDIM only21Indoor Games(Table Tennis)Controlled by ITTF Main competitions World CupOlympicsChina dominates both in team & individualIn all categories - Men & WomenFor class discussions at NDIM only22Indoor GamesChess originated in India (Satranch)Till 2013, Viswanath Anand was World No. 1Now - Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is No. 1 FIDE controls and organizes eventsPlayed in different formats Chess is the game where luck is insignificantWin depends entirely on strategy & skill India(Male Team) won Bronze in Chess OlympiadFor class discussions at NDIM only23Billiards & SnookerAn indoor game played by twoTable is special perfectly flat velvet surfaceThere are six holes to put the balls there inBilliards played with 3 balls only (2W & 1R)Score In-Off white, In-off Red, Pot & CanonSnooker No. of balls ; To put ball inside hole Pool Miniature version of Snooker For class discussions at NDIM only24Indias achievements (Billiards & Snooker)Indias achievements are spectacularNumber of World Champions Wilson Jones - 1958 & 64(b) Michael Ferreira 1977 (c) Geet Sethi 1985, 87, 2001(d) Pankaj Advani 9 times Champion

For class discussions at NDIM only25Indoor GamesCards are immensely popular at home & clubContract Bridge considered as the bestWBF control & organizes international eventsDuplicate format luck is dispensed withIndias performance is note-worthy

For class discussions at NDIM only26International Sports & Games Prize Money & Overall BusinessFor class discussions at NDIM only27International Sports & GamesHuge Prize money is involved, the rankings :-UEFA Champion League : USD 77 millionUEFA European Champion : USD 33 millionFIFA World Cup : USD 31 million

Note: F-1 Race, EPL & are excluded (System complex)IPL Champion Rs 15 Crores / Rs 10 Crores

For class discussions at NDIM only28Worlds Highest Paying Sporting Events

1. UEFA Champions LeagueFootball+$1billion2. Formula 1MotorSport$797.5m3. FIFA World CupFootball$576m4. European ChampionshipFootball$245m5. World Series (MLB)Baseball$66.5m)36% of total prize6. UEFA Europa LeagueFootball$237m7. Super Bowl$11M8. FedEx CupGolf$35m9. World Series Poker$62m10. Dubai World CupHorse Racing$10m11. FIFA Club World Cup$28m

For class discussions at NDIM only29International Sports & Games Scams in SportsFor class discussions at NDIM only30International Sports & GamesScam - Afraudulentscheme;aswindle. Scams in Sports were & are rampant The first scam in sport widely reported-The 1919 Chicago White Sox Scandal CWG 2010 Scam Suresh KalmadiFIFA scandal 2015 $150 millionin bribes. IPL SPOT-FIXINg Lalit Modi(LaMo) : Lalit-GateFor class discussions at NDIM only31International Sports & Games ConclusionFor class discussions at NDIM only32Importance of Sports & GameSports & Games integral to livelihoodWholesome amusements & also ensureBody to be fit & trim & mind rejuvenatedInculcates Sporting Spirit Participation is the credoWin is the desired mottoDefeat with grace & without sorrowInspires & induces to win tomorrow

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