Individual Games and Sports I

India became the first Asian nation to reach the Olympic football semifinals in 1956.

The first football association in India was known as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) before it was replaced by the Indian Football Association (IFA).

Hockey in India has a rich history, with the country being a dominant force in the sport. India has won multiple Olympic gold medals in hockey and has produced legendary players like Dhyan Chand.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) was formed in 1954.

The rules of hockey cover aspects like field dimensions, player positions, equipment requirements, free hits for fouls, long corners for balls out of play, short corners for fouls in the circle, and penalty strokes for serious fouls in the circle.

Playing volleyball offers benefits like improving physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, communication skills, and social interaction. It is a fun and engaging sport suitable for players of all ages.

The 1950s is known as the Golden era in the history of Indian football.

The first football club in India, the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, was founded in 1889.

The basic equipment required for football teams includes a ball, jerseys, shorts, socks, shin guards, and football boots.

The Referee enforces the rules, controls the match, and has the authority to make decisions and award penalties during a football match.

The official duration of a football match is 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. It can be extended for added time due to stoppages.

The kick-off is used twice in a football match, at the start of each half.

The Referee can award penalties like free kicks, penalty kicks, yellow cards, and red cards against offences during a football match.

Free kicks are awarded for fouls, penalty kicks for serious fouls in the penalty area, throw-ins for balls out of play, and corner kicks for balls out of play over the goal line.

A football team consists of 11 players, including positions like goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

The stipulated size of the field for playing football according to the international standard is 100-110 meters long and 64-75 meters wide.

The Indian Cricket Control Board came into being in 1928.

The National Cricket Championship is known as Ranji Trophy.

The norms of fair play in football include respecting opponents, officials, and rules, playing fairly, and promoting sportsmanship. Spectators should also show respect and support without violence or discrimination.

The lines that delineate the width of the cricket court are called creases.