Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh

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Sports personalities of Himachal Pradesh

 

Madan Lal – Cricketer :-

  • He was the member of 1983 legendary World Cup Winning Team.
  • His ancestors belonged to district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh.

 

Charanjit Singh – Hockey Player

  • He was a former Field hockey player. He was born in Mairi, Himachal Pradesh (then Punjab). He was the captain of the Indian Hockey Team that won the ‘Gold‘ medal in the 1964 ‘SUMMER OLYMPICS‘ at Tokyo, Japan.
  • The Great Khali aka Dalip Singh Rana – Wrestler
  • Dalip Singh Rana aka Khali is world famous as an Indian and American professional wrestler. He hails from Dhiraina village in distt. Sirmaur. He is famous for his great height 7 ft 1 inch(2.16m).   In 2014, he was described as the 8th tallest professional wrestler in the history of wrestling.

Some of his achievements:-

  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated – PWI ranked him # 83 of the Top 500 single wrestlers in the PWI500 in 2008.
  • He won WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP in WWE .
  • He also won CONTINENTAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP and was a Champion for 2 times.
  • Apart from this The Great Khali also worked on several movies both from Hollywood and Bollywood.

 

Samresh Jung – Sports Shooter

Samresh Jung is a wonderful Sports Shooter who hails from Haripur khol, Nahan distt Sirmaur. He is a son of retired Colonel of the Indian Army and Grandson of a freedom fighter Mr. Sher Jung from whom he learnt the art of Shooting.

He has got a big list of achievements:–

  • He was awarded ARJUNA AWARD by the Government Of India in 2002.
  • He was also awarded “DAVID NIXON AWARD ” (as the best athlete of the games) in ‘Commonwealth Games’  in which he won 5 Gold Medals,1 silver, and 1 bronze each for the country in 2006.
  • He won total of 9 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, and 2 Bronze Medals in Commonwealth Games only and for different categories of Shooting.
  • In SAF GAMES , He won 1 Silver Medal.
  • Indian National Games, He won 1 Gold Medal.

 

Shiva Keshavan – Luge

Shiva Keshavan is a FIVE TIME OLYMPIAN who is born and brought up in Manali, distt Kullu. He is the First Indian Representative to compete in ‘ WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES ‘. He holds a world record for being the “YOUNGEST EVER OLYMPIAN“.

  • In 2011 he set a new ASIAN SPEED RECORD at 134.3 km/h (83.5 mph) after beating the previous record of 131.9 km /h and won Gold Medal in Asia Cup in Nagano, Japan and In 2012 he set a new Asian Track Record at 49.590 seconds.
  • This man has got many achievements in his life in a very short span, which inspires every Indian out there.
  • He was a nominee for ARJUNA AWARD in 2012.
  • He was also nominated for PARSHURAM AWARD by the govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
  • He won ” NDTV OUTSTANDING PERFORMER OF THE YEAR” AWARD in 2012.
  • He won 3 Gold Medals in Men’s Singles in 2011,2012 and 2016. And 4 Silver Medals in 2009,2013,2014,2015. And 2 Bronze Medals in 2005 and 2008 in Nagano, Japan.

 

 Ajay Thakur – Kabaddi

  • Ajay Thakur is a professional Kabaddi player who belongs to village Dabhota, Nalagarh distt Solan. He is one of the “Best Indian Raiders”  of all time which is a great achievement for a player.
  • He was the Star player and ” Man Of The Tournament ” in Kabaddi World Cup in 2016 because of his outstanding performance.
  • He was also a Key Player in the Indian Kabaddi Team that won the Gold Medal at Incheon in ‘ASIAN Games’ in 2014.
  • During the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, he was the No.1 Raider if the Tournament with most raid points. He won the title of Highest Overall Points Scorer with 68 points.
  • Some of his Achievements for the country.:-
  • His best performance came in the final Vs Iran with a game-winning effort scoring 12 Raid Points.
  • Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Kabaddi Gold Medal in 2013.
  • Gold Medal at 2007 ” Asian Indoor Games”.
  • Gold Medal in Asian Games in 2014.
  • His signature move is the “ Frog Jump ” once he scores a point.

 

 Vijay Kumar – Sports Shooter

  • He is another brilliant Sports Shooter who hails from village Barsar in the distt of Hamirpur. He is presently serving for Indian Army as Subedar Major in the Dogra Regiment.
  • He won total 5 Gold Medals in ” Commonwealth Games ” in which 2 Gold Medals in 2006, Melbourne. And 3 Gold Medals in Delhi in 2010. And 1 Silver Medal in ‘ASIAN GAMES’  in 2010.
  • He won 1 Silver Medals in “OLYMPIC GAME ” in London,2012, for 25m Rapid Fire Pistol.
  • In ISSF (International Shooting Sports Federation ) world shooting championship he won 2 Silver Medals in 2009 and 2011.
  • 1 Silver Medal in Incheon in 2014 and 2 Bronze Medals in Doha and Guangzhou in 2006 and 2010 in ‘ASIAN Games’.
  • He was awarded ARJUNA AWARD in 2007, RAJIV GANDHI KHEL RATNA AWARD in 2012, ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL in 2013 and PADMA SHRI in 2013.

 

Sushma Verma – Cricketer

  • Sushma Verma is a wicket- keeper and Right Hand Batsman in the India Women’s National Cricket Team. She hails from a place called Sunni, in distt. Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal PradeshShimla(Sunni).
  • She is the first Cricketer from Himachal to represent India in International Cricket.
  • Recently she gave an outstanding performance in Women’s World Cup against Pakistan which helps Team India in winning the match.

 

Dicky Dolma – climber

  • Dicky Dolma is a mountain climber and Guinness Book Of World Record winner for  THE FIRST YOUNGEST WOMAN TO SUMMIT MOUNT EVEREST at the age of 19 on May 10, 1993.
  • This moment occurred on the Indo- Nepal Women’s Everest Expedition and this Expedition was led by the first woman from India to summit Mt. Everest, Mrs. Bachendri Pal.
  • Dicky was also a Skier and attended numerous Sporting Competitions including the 1989 All India Open Auli Ski Festival and the Asian Winter Games in 1999.

 

Sita Gussain – Hockey

  • Sita Gussain was the member of the India Women’s National Field Hockey Team. She hails from Nahan, distt Sirmaur.
  • She was the member of the Team who won the Gold Medal at the Manchester in 2002 in Commonwealth Games.
  • She was also a member of 2002  “Champions Challenge ” in Johannesburg in which Team India won the Bronze Medal.

 

SPORTS AND YOUTH ACTIVITES:-

  1. Grant-in-aid to H.P. Sports Council:-

The Himachal Pradesh Sports council has been constituted  to boost the activities of Sports in the Pradesh. During the year 2015-16, budget to the tune of Rs. 80.00 lacs has been kept to run its various sports activities which include grant-in-aid to recognized State Sports Associations,  voluntary sports clubs, District Sports councils, organization of rural/women sports tournaments, coaching camps, Dr. Y.S. Parmar Memorial Volleyball tournament and cash Awards to outstanding sports persons in the State.

  1. Stipend for NIS trinees and Scholarship to Non-student Sports  Persons:-

An amount of Rs. 0.48 lacs was spent in order to give scholarship and stipend to NIS trainees and outstanding non student sports persons during the financial year 2014-15. An amount of  Rs. 2400/-  per annum per player was given to NIS trainees, whereas    Rs.1,200/- per annum per player was given to non-student sports persons of the State. The number of beneficiaries  are  30 NIS trainees/ non-student sports persons. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Organisation of Coaching camps:

During the year 2014-15, coaching camps in various disciplilnes have been organised in the State in which more than 1500 sportspersons were involved by incurring an expenditure of  Rs.10.00 lacs. Coaching was provided in a scientific way by the department at various coaching centres prior to participation in various State, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior National tournaments to the selected players of the State. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Purchase of Sports equipments:-

During the year 2014-15 an amount of  Rs. 11.03 lacs has been spent for the purchase of consumable and non-consumable sports equipments for various district coaching centres, Sports Hostel Una and Bilaspur  and Indoor stadium Una, Shimla, Kangra and Bilaspur. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Sports Hostel:-

Two Sports Hostels, Una and Bilaspur are functioning in the game of Wrestling, Athletics, Judo, Volleyball, Hockey, Handball and Kabaddi respectively.  During the financial year 2014-15, 140 sports persons were admitted in these sports hostels who are being provided free boarding and lodging medical and sports kit by the Department.  During the year 2014-15 an amount of Rs. 72-10 lacs was  provided to these sports hostels.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Construction of playfields:-

Keeping in view the demands of the general public an amount of  Rs. 51.99 lacs has been spent on the construction of play fields under (SCSP) in the Pradesh during the year 2014-15. And 52 playfields are being constructed under SCSP.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Organisation of women Sports Tournament:-

The Department has organized Women sports tournament at  Block, District & State Level in the games Badminton, Table-Tennis, Athletics, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Hanball and, Kho-Kho under Rajeev Gandhi Khel Abhiyan  mission of GOI. State Level women Sports tournament has been organized at Distt.Mandi.  An amount of  Rs. 34.78  lac  has been  spent for the organization of Block, Distt. and State level tournaments. During year 2014-15. In total 10829  girls participated in these competitions during  2014-15.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Organization of sports for Physically   challenged sports person.

To encourage the physically challanged sports persons, this year also the Department of Youth Services & Sports  has organized Distt. & State level sports tournaments. An amount of Rs. 10.00 lacs was spent for this purpose. The State level tournaments  was organized at Distt. Kullu 2nd & 3rd December, 2014. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. PANCHYAT YUVA KRIDA AUR KHEL ABHIYAN    (PYKKA) :-

Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan was launched  in the Year 2008-09. Now it is renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) in  February, 2014. Under this scheme  the department constructing Sports Infrastructure i.e. Indoor Stadiums and Outdoor Stadiums and as well las annual competition in ten discipline for boys and girls.  Under this scheme the department has spent Rs. 1,49,00,000/- under Annual competitions for the conduct of rural Sports from Block to State level competitions during 2014-15. In addition to this State has spent recurring grant to the tune of Rs. 2,99,20,000 under the old scheme PYKKA for the purchase of sports equipment,Honorarium Maintenance of sports fields etc.

  1. Financial Assistance under Central Sponsored Scheme.

The Govt. of India has released a sum of   Rs. 173.32 lacs  under the centrally sponsored scheme for the organization of N.S.S activities during the year 2014-15 and an amount of Rs. 87.00 lacs  has been provided by the State Govt. for this purpose. In NSS activities 71500 Volunteers  has participated.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Categorization of Sports Associations.

H.P. Sports Council  working under this Deptt has categorized State Sports Associations in category A,B and C (List at Annexure-I ). During the Financial year 2014-15 grant has been inhanced and annual  grant @ Rs.100,000/-, Rs. 75,000/- and Rs. 50,000/-respectively is being given to the Sports Associations as per their Categorization .  During the year 2014-15, a  sum of  Rs. 20.00  lacs has been provided as Grant in Aid to various associations for undertaking their activities. Beside these, special grant for the organization of North Zone, Sr./Junior National level tournaments are also provided to the State Association on their demand. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Cash Award to outstanding sportspersons

Rs. 94.00 lacs under cash award scheme were given to 106 outstanding sportspersons who won medals at National and International sports events, during 2014-15.  These sportspersons were hounoured in the State level/Distt level Statehood/Republic day functions throughout the State.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

 

 Youth Activities:

  1. Grant-in-aid to H.P. State Youth Board:-

State Youth Board provides grant-in-aid to Distt. Youth Boards, Yuva Mandals/Voluntary Organisation for Cultural, Sports and adventure activities. During the year 2015-16, an amount of  Rs. 70.00  lacs have been given as grant-in-aid to the H.P. State Youth Board.

  1. Organisation of Work camps/Youth Leadership training Camps.

Under this programme, youth are involved in social activities such as levelling of playfields, plantation of trees, construction of mule path etc. and to imbibe in them the spirit of eradication of  social evils and involve them in the activities of bringing social reforms and national reconstruction. These camps were organised at the District level in all districts. This year these work camps were contected for water restore.  Youth leadership training camps were also organised in each district. Under this programme, an amount of Rs.16.00 lacs have  been spent during   2014-15.A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Training facilities in Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex at Shimla:-

At Indira Gandhi Sports Complex Shimla, facilities for training in Badminton, Judo, Taikwando, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Boxing, Wrestling and Multigym are available to the sportspersons and a  token fee is being charged from the the players. Lodging facilites are also being provided to the players.

4 . Establishment of Nodal Youth Clubs:-

Under the three tier Panchayati Raj system, it is the endeavour of the Department to establish a Nodal Youth Club in every Panchayt in a phased manner. 77 Nodal Youth Club have been established in each Block and these clubs are functioning as an unit of the Department for the implementation of its schemes. During the year 2014-15 one Volunteer has  deployed in each distt  headquarter.  An amount of  Rs . 47.00  lacs has been released  during 2014-15 to all the Districts from State Youth Board. In all the 77 Development Blocks, Youth Volunteers have been appointed. A budget provision of Rs.  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. Organisation of Youth festivals :-

A sum of  Rs. 26.00 lacs has been spent during the year 2014-15,    7850  Youth participated in one Act play, Folk Dance, Classical Vocal, Flutes, Harmonium, Tabla, Folk Song and allied activities at District and State level Youth Festivals.  State level Youth festival was organised at Jawalaji (Kangra) .  Seventy Two youths from the state has Participated in National Youth Festival organized in the state of Asam w.e.f.8/01/2015 to 12/01/2015 in different events in which state won 1st position in Kathak and 3rd Position in the event of Sitar recitation.   A budget provision of Rs.30.00 lacs  has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

  1. National Youth Day/Week:-

For this purpose, an amount of Rs .4.00  lacs has been spent by the Youth Board during the year 2014-15, 120 youth from 10  districts  participated in State level National Youth Day held at Shimla on 19th January, 2015.A budget provision of Rs.4.00 lacs   has been kept for the purpose during the current financial year 2015-16.

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Himachal Pradesh is a state in India that is known for its natural beauty and its people’s love of sports. The state has produced a number of world-class athletes, including cricket players, hockey players, and mountaineers.

One of the most famous sports personalities from Himachal Pradesh is Virat Kohli. Kohli is the captain of the Indian national cricket team and is considered to be one of the best batsmen in the world. He has scored over 20,000 runs in international cricket and has won numerous awards, including the ICC Player of the Year award.

Another famous sports Personality from Himachal Pradesh is P. V. Sindhu. Sindhu is a badminton player who has won the silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She is the first Indian woman to win a silver medal at the Olympics in any sport.

Himachal Pradesh also has a strong tradition of mountaineering. The state is home to some of the highest Mountains in the world, including Mount Everest. A number of famous mountaineers have come from Himachal Pradesh, including Tenzing Norgay, who was the first person to climb Mount Everest.

In addition to cricket, hockey, and mountaineering, other popular sports in Himachal Pradesh include football, volleyball, and wrestling. The state has a number of sports facilities, including stadiums, swimming pools, and gymnasiums. There are also a number of sports organizations in Himachal Pradesh, which promote sports and provide training to athletes.

The State Government of Himachal Pradesh has a number of policies in place to promote sports. These policies include providing funding for sports facilities and programs, offering scholarships to athletes, and organizing sports events. The government also works to promote sports awareness and participation among the people of Himachal Pradesh.

Sports play an important role in the culture of Himachal Pradesh. Sports are a way for people to come together and celebrate their shared culture. They are also a way for people to stay healthy and fit. Sports are an important part of the lives of many people in Himachal Pradesh, and they are likely to continue to be popular in the years to come.

Here are some additional details about sports in Himachal Pradesh:

  • Sports events: Himachal Pradesh hosts a number of sports events, including the Himachal Pradesh State Games, the Himachal Pradesh University Games, and the Himachal Pradesh School Games. The state also hosts a number of international sports events, including the Himachal Pradesh International Marathon and the Himachal Pradesh International Mountaineering Festival.
  • Sports organizations: There are a number of sports organizations in Himachal Pradesh, including the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, and the Himachal Pradesh Hockey Association. These organizations promote sports and provide training to athletes.
  • Sports policies: The state government of Himachal Pradesh has a number of policies in place to promote sports. These policies include providing funding for sports facilities and programs, offering scholarships to athletes, and organizing sports events. The government also works to promote sports awareness and participation among the people of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Sports funding: The state government of Himachal Pradesh provides funding for sports facilities and programs. The government also offers scholarships to athletes.
  • Sports facilities: Himachal Pradesh has a number of sports facilities, including stadiums, swimming pools, and gymnasiums. These facilities are used by both amateur and professional athletes.
  • Sports coaching: There are a number of sports coaches in Himachal Pradesh. These coaches provide training to athletes of all levels.
  • Sports training: There are a number of sports training programs in Himachal Pradesh. These programs are designed to help athletes improve their skills and performance.
  • Sports scholarships: The state government of Himachal Pradesh offers scholarships to athletes. These scholarships are available to athletes who excel in their sport.
  • Sports awards: The state government of Himachal Pradesh awards a number of sports awards, including the Himachal Pradesh State Sports Award and the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Award. These awards are given to athletes who have made significant contributions to sports in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Sports history: Sports have been a part of the culture of Himachal Pradesh for centuries. The state has a long history of producing world-class athletes.
  • Sports culture: Sports are an important part of the culture of Himachal Pradesh. Sports are a way for people to come together and celebrate their shared culture. They are also a way for people to stay healthy and fit. Sports are an important part of the lives of many people in Himachal Pradesh, and they are likely to continue to be popular in the years to come.
  • Sports media: There are a number of sports media outlets in Himachal Pradesh, including newspapers, magazines, and television channels. These outlets provide coverage of sports events and news.
  • Sports tourism: Himachal Pradesh is a popular destination for sports tourism. The state has a number of sports facilities and events that attract visitors from all over the world.
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Sports personalities of Himachal Pradesh

  1. Who is the most famous sports personality from Himachal Pradesh?

Virat Kohli is the most famous sports personality from Himachal Pradesh. He is an Indian cricketer who captains the Indian national team in all formats of the game. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.

  1. Who are some other famous sports personalities from Himachal Pradesh?

Some other famous sports personalities from Himachal Pradesh include:

  • Anil Kumble: Former Indian cricketer who is the current head coach of the Indian national team.
  • P. V. Sindhu: Indian badminton player who is the current world champion.
  • Himanshu Thakur: Indian alpine skier who competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  • Tashi Tsering: Indian mountaineer who was the first Indian to climb Mount Everest without supplemental Oxygen.

Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh

  1. What is the infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh like?

The infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh is well-developed, with a good Network of roads, railways, and Airports. The state also has a number of educational institutions and hospitals.

  1. What are some of the major infrastructure projects in Himachal Pradesh?

Some of the major infrastructure projects in Himachal Pradesh include:

  • The construction of the Atal Tunnel, which is a tunnel through the Rohtang Pass.
  • The construction of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh Expressway.
  • The construction of the Chandigarh-Shimla Expressway.

  • The construction of the Parwanoo-Kalka Railway Line.

  • What are the benefits of the infrastructure projects in Himachal Pradesh?

The benefits of the infrastructure projects in Himachal Pradesh include:

  • Improved connectivity between different parts of the state.
  • Increased tourism.
  • Increased economic activity.
  • Improved access to Education and healthcare.

Sure, here are some MCQs without mentioning the topic Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh:

  1. Which of the following is not a state in India?
    (A) Himachal Pradesh
    (B) Uttar Pradesh
    (C) Madhya Pradesh
    (D) Punjab

  2. Which of the following is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Shimla
    (B) Dharamshala
    (C) Manali
    (D) Kullu

  3. Which of the following is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Nanda Devi
    (B) Kamet
    (C) Mana Peak
    (D) Pin Parvati Peak

  4. Which of the following is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Sutlej
    (B) Beas
    (C) Ravi
    (D) Chenab

  5. Which of the following is the main language spoken in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Hindi
    (B) Punjabi
    (C) Pahari
    (D) Garhwali

  6. Which of the following is the main religion in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Hinduism-2/”>Hinduism
    (B) Islam
    (C) Christianity
    (D) Sikhism

  7. Which of the following is the main crop grown in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Rice
    (B) Wheat
    (C) Maize
    (D) Apple

  8. Which of the following is the main tourist attraction in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Shimla
    (B) Dharamshala
    (C) Manali
    (D) Kullu

  9. Which of the following is the main Industry in Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Tourism
    (B) agriculture
    (C) Mining
    (D) Hydroelectricity

  10. Which of the following is the main export of Himachal Pradesh?
    (A) Apples
    (B) Timber
    (C) Cashmere
    (D) Wool

I hope these MCQs were helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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