Ideas Sports Management Group : From Grassroot to Limelight

The knee injury of P R Sreejesh the regular captain of Indian Hockey Team causes him to sit back and take rest. In the mean time Manpreet Singh is named as the temporary captain for the coming 3 months and Nations Invitational Tournament in Germany and the World League Semi Final in England. The team is also announced the team is as follows: Goalkeepers: Akash Chikte, Vikas Dahiya Defenders: Pardeep Mor, Kothajit Singh, Surender Kumar, Rupinderpal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh Midfielders: Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (Vice Captain), S K Uthappa, Satbir Singh, Sardar Singh, Manpreet Singh (Captain), Harjeet Singh Forwards: Ramandeep Singh, SV Sunil, Talwinder Singh, Mandeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh. "The idea was to bring in a couple of changes in positions after Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Like I had said before, there are three tours this year including Azlan Shah Cup where we would like to give opportunities to younger players," chief coach Roelant Oltmans...

Sports persons are the professionals who dedicate their entire life in the name of a sports, their victory or their defeat is not only of their own; it is something which is enjoyed by its every single follower. To recognize the achievement of these players Government also give them awards and rewards. Government of India present Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards to the players who have performed extraordinarily in the game field. Here is a small list of  players who received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards: SL.NO Year Name Category 1  1991-92  Viswanathan  Anand  Chess 2 1992-93  Geet Sethi Billiards 3  1994-95  Cdr. Homi D. Motivala  Yachting 4  Lt. Cdr. P. K. Garg 5  1995-96   Karnam Malleswari  Weightlifting 6  1996-97  Nameirakpam  Kunjarani  Weightlifting 7  Leander Paes  Tennis 8  1997-98  Sachin Tendulkar  Cricket 9  1998-99  Jyotirmoyee Sikdar  ...

1. Drink plenty of water Your body will lose a lot of water through sweat when it’s hot. You should replace the water that your body is losing by drinking  plenty of water . Under normal environmental circumstances, it is recommended that you drink at least two liters of water on a daily basis. When it is hot and you sweating more than usual, you should increase the amount of water that you take. Keeping yourself well hydrated helps you to ensure that important body processes take place at optimum rates. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, soda and other unhealthy drinks. Stick to water if you want to keep your body healthy. 2. Stay away from the sun Try as much as you can to stay away from the sun. Only go out when you don’t have a choice. Your body temperature will rise significantly every time you are out in the sun. When you have to go out in the sun, make sure that your wear sunscreen. This will not only help you with the heat, it will also help you avoid the harmful effects o...

The position of goalkeeper can be the loneliest on the field. Mistakes are more costly than in any other position, meaning the goalkeeper can face heavy criticism and scrutiny if things go wrong. Here are five goalkeeper tips to help with your game. Ball Distribution : - Getting the ball out to your teammates quickly and accurately can give your side a real edge at the other end of the field. Rapid distribution from a goalkeeper can launch a counterattack that can put the opposition on the back foot and lead to a chance, or even a goal being scored. Many attacking moves start with a goalkeeper’s throw or kick, so once you have made a save or caught the ball, look around you to see if there are teammates in space.   Command of Penalty Area :- B e aware of the position of your defenders and the opposition’s attackers. If you can instruct your defender to take the   near post , and you the far post, this restricts the scoring opportunity for an attacker. Communication :...

After spending 20 years for Indian Football 36, years old Oinam Bembem Devi is nominated for Arjuna Awards for this year. At the age of 15, Bembem made her international bebut against  Guam  in the Asian Women's Championships. The turning point in her career came at the 1996  Asian Games , where the Indian national team were drawn in a group alongside  Japan  and neighbours  Nepal . They lost to Japan 1-0 and won against Nepal 1-0 to progress from the group with Japan. In round 2 they would be drawn in a tough group alongside the national teams of  Uzbekistan ,  Turkmenistan  and  North Korea . They lost all their matches but by then Oinam Bemben Devi had announced her arrival at the national stage. She is set to play her last game on 15 February against Nepal, at the 12th South Asian Games in Shillong. She appointed as manager of  Eastern Sporting Union  in 2017  Indian Women's League  final rounds. She also...

In my previous blog I have informed you about the benefits of practicing yoga, in this part I will say about some yoga poses which will be helpful for you all. Eight-Point Shoulder Opener  – intense shoulders, chest, neck, arms, and back stretch Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)  – stretches thighs and groin muscles Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)  – strengthens the spine as well as stretches the chest, lungs, shoulders, and abdomen Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)  – stretches the ankles, hips, thighs, shoulders, armpits, triceps, and chest Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)  – lengthens and strengthens tight hamstrings and calves Eagle Pose (Garudasana)  – improves strength, flexibility, and endurance as well as increase concentration Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)  – stretches the hands, shoulders, hamstrings, calves, and arches of the foot Figure Four (Eka Pada Utkatasana)  – stretches the muscles and joints around the hips, spine and kne...

Aizawl FC after winning the I-League 2016-17. Football in India is on a developing stage. With Football leagues happening in the Nation gradually India is on the pursuit to become a football crazy nation. The I-League finale of 2017 has witnessed something unexpectable, Aizawl FC emerged the Champion , the first such North - East Club to be so.  The Journey from rags to riches in terms of achievements and finance has been huge. At  the end of the last I-League season, Aizawl FC were relegated despite finishing one place above bottom-placed DSK Shivajians. That's because the Pune-based club had relegation immunity due to having a direct entry into the I-League.  Aizawl FC's relegation was mourned in the North East football lovers. The fans were disheartened.  Just because the DSK entered the I-League with money and facilities it didn't mean they had to pay the price. For the Mizoram-based club, it was a phase of deformity like this, after years of batt...