Sports
& Recreation
Gujarat
Sports and Recreation acts as a catalyst for Health and well being Therapy. It
rejuvenates, relaxes, inspires and enlightens.
There are
many independent sports associations with National and Regional affiliate in
Gujarat. They conduct a variety of tournaments, as well as coaching activity in
the state. The Gujarat Cricket Association, an affiliate of the BCCI conducts
its own tournaments in the open (without age restrictions) as well as age group
related circuits. The Sports Authority of Gujarat also conducts state level
tournaments for under 19 age group.
Gujarat
aims to use this powerful game to bring changes in society. GCA represents four
important committees that include BCCI work committee, Tour and program
committee, Finance committee and Junior cricket committee. Indian Premier
League (IPL) matches will be organized under GCA in 2010 and further
developments in Cricket aim to set Gujarat on higher scale in the field of
Sports.
Operational as an Autonomous organization of the Government
known as SAG since May 1993, Sports in Gujarat see a new light as SAG enables
Gujarat school children and sports persons in five main national forums, namely
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SGFI Games (School Games
Federation of India)
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National Rural Games (organised by
the Sports Authority of India)
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National Women’s Sports Festival
(organised by the Sports Authority of India)
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Subroto Mukherjee Cup for football
(organised by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society sponsored by the
Indian Air Force Sports Control Board)
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Cup for
hockey (organised by J. L. Nehru Hockey Tournament Society).
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Sports
Authority of Gujarat plays a vital role in identifying and set activities that
is aimed at creating interest and opportunities of participation in different
games in various, including, rural areas.
Goal Strategies for Sports:
Popularize Culture of Sports
By creating a state-wide conducive atmosphere for the culture of sports to take root and thrive |
Identify talent through scientific
methods to be trained in sports hostels
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Promote Excellence
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Gujarat has State of
Art complex and facilitates Sports grounds for various Games like
Indoor and Outdoor games, few to mention here:
Gujarat also focus in Rural Olympics as 2008 Tarnetar Gramin Olympics saw a new light
in the direction. Rural Olympics is expected to be held in March 2010 at
Tarnetar, Devgadh Baria and Ahwa Dangs Dist. Scholarships for Women
participants will be awarded to encourage Women players.
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Complex for indoor and outdoor games are taking shape at Gandhinagar and in Rural areas too; keeping in mind, the long term effects on health and fitness of the people and enhance performance of sportsman.
In Gujarat, the largest Indoor Cricket arena is being constructed at Koba, Gandhinagar. The Indoor stadium shall be totally air conditioned and will be built at a cost of Rs 100 crore. When complete it shall be India largest stadium with four courts, eight floors a fitness center, food court shopping complex and other world class facilities. Sports enthusiast from Gujarat will have excellent sporting and fitness facilities with areas set aside for Indoor cricket, beach volleyball and beach soccer.
Kankaria Lake front development is operational as Recreation center with facilities to cater to families. It has Train ride, boating, zoo, Botannical garden, Museum and fish aquarium and a host of other recreational facilities.
The beaches in Gujarat and rural
areas are being transformed for recreation and tourist attractions. Water
Sports, Sun bathing, Star gazing, Bird watching, exploring marine life, cruise
surfs and meditation are other recreational areas where people rejuvenate their
lives.
Religious
places and Tourist destinations in Gujarat have a unique traditional Getaway
engaging in cultural and Spiritual experience. Many places have heritage
background with scenic beauty, camel rides and traditional accommodation in
tents and huts, enjoying nature.