Sports & Awards – Study Notes
(For Lakshadweep Police Constable – General Awareness & Current Affairs)
1. What is a Sport?
- A sport is a game or activity that people play for fun or competition.
- Everyday analogy – Think of a school field day: running, jumping, and team games.
- Goal – Reach a target, win a match, or get the best score.
2. Types of Sports
| Type | Example | How it Looks |
|---|---|---|
| Team sports | Cricket, Football, Kabaddi | Many players work together to win. |
| Individual sports | Badminton, Athletics, Boxing | One person competes alone. |
Tiny example: In cricket, a team tries to score runs while the other team tries to get players out.
3. Major International Sports Events
| Event | When & Where (2024) | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Olympics | Summer 2024 – Paris | The biggest global game. |
| Asian Games | 2022 – Hangzhou (held 2023) | Games for Asian countries. |
| Commonwealth Games | 2022 – Birmingham | Games for Commonwealth nations. |
| Youth Olympics | 2024 – Paris | Games for young athletes (15‑18 years). |
Analogy: These events are like a world‑wide school fair where countries bring their best students.
4. How to Follow Sports News
- Television – Live matches, news bulletins.
- Internet – Sports portals, YouTube highlights.
- Newspapers – Daily sports pages.
- Social Media – Short updates from athletes and teams.
Quick tip: Pick one source that you enjoy and read it daily.
5. Indian Sports Awards – What They Are
| Award | Who Gives It | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna | Government of India | Highest sports honor. |
| Arjuna Award | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | For consistent excellence. |
| Dronacharya Award | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | For coaches who train champions. |
| National Sports Award | Union Sports Ministry | Includes all the above plus others. |
| Padma Awards (e.g., Padma Shri) | President of India | For exceptional contribution to sports. |
Everyday analogy: Think of the award as a shiny trophy that tells everyone, “Great job, keep it up!”
6. Recent Awardees (2023‑2024)
| Award | 2023 Recipient | 2024 Recipient (if announced) |
|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | Sakshi Reddy – Badminton | Mohammed Ali – Athletics |
| Dronacharya Award | Coach R. M. Kumar – Wrestling | — |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna | Ravi Venkatesh – Cricket | — |
Note: Awardees are announced every year. Check official government releases for the latest names.
7. Quick Review Questions
- What is the main difference between team and individual sports?
- Name one international event that happens every four years.
- Which award is the highest honor for Indian athletes?
- Who gives the Dronacharya Award?
Answer one question on each study day to keep the information fresh.
8. Tiny Example – How an Award Works
- You run a 100‑m sprint and finish first.
- The race officials give you a trophy.