TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive overview of sports in Jharkhand, focusing on the state's sports policies, key sports organizations, important stadiums, and prominent athletes. It highlights the three sports policies enacted in 2007, 2020, and 2022, detailing their objectives and key provisions. The lecture also covers significant sports infrastructure, including stadiums in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Bokaro, and discusses the roles and functions of the Sports Authority of Jharkhand (SAJHA) and the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA).
- Overview of Jharkhand's sports policies and their objectives.
- Key sports organizations and their roles in promoting sports in the state.
- Important stadiums and sports infrastructure in Jharkhand.
- Prominent athletes from Jharkhand and their achievements.
Intro [0:04]
The session will cover sports in Jharkhand, a topic expected to contribute significantly to exam scores, potentially adding 10 marks. The lecture aims to build conceptual understanding rather than focusing on multiple-choice questions. The content is fully updated and relevant for upcoming exams. The presenter also announces upcoming sessions on "One District One Product" and the Jharkhand Economic Survey.
Jharkhand's First Sports Policy (2007) [5:18]
Jharkhand's first sports policy was introduced in 2007 with the primary goal of expanding sports access for everyone ("Sports for All") and fostering excellence at both national and international levels. Initially, the policy aimed to integrate sports into the curriculum up to the secondary level. It also sought to link sports achievements with job opportunities, offering reservations under the sports quota, which was increased to 2%. Additionally, the policy aimed to promote traditional and indigenous sports within the state.
Jharkhand's Second Sports Policy (2020) [8:01]
The second sports policy was introduced on December 29, 2020, marking the first anniversary of the current Jharkhand government. A key change was making sports compulsory at the school level, extending beyond the secondary level focus of the 2007 policy. The policy also established the Jaipal Singh Munda Award for players and sports coaches. It emphasized equal opportunities for differently-abled players, providing special provisions to support their advancement in sports. The policy revised the reward structure for medal winners, increasing the amount for Olympic gold medalists to ₹5 crore, silver medalists to ₹3 crore, and bronze medalists to ₹2 crore. For gold medals in World Cup and Championship events, the reward was set at ₹50 lakh, with ₹35 lakh for silver and ₹15 lakh for bronze.
Jharkhand's Third Sports Policy (2022) [11:24]
The third sports policy was launched on September 13, 2022, by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, prioritizing state sports and athletes. It focuses on identifying talent and preparing athletes for national and international events. Key highlights include making sports an integral part of life for all age groups, creating pathways for talented players to reach higher levels, and emphasizing talent identification and comprehensive development. The policy aims to build the capacity of players, promote sports as a viable career, and use sports as a catalyst for social change at the Panchayat and State levels. It also promotes traditional sports, sports tourism, and equal opportunities for differently-abled players, similar to the 2020 policy.
Other Important Points of Third Sports Policy [14:40]
The policy includes creating work plans at the Panchayat, Block, District, and State levels. It provides scholarships and insurance facilities for players, pensions for former players, and aims to develop high-quality playgrounds in every block. The policy also focuses on developing sports schools, academies, and day boarding centers, establishing the first sports digital database in Jharkhand, and creating a sports university. Job reservations for sports persons, direct recruitment in Class II, III, and IV level jobs, and honorariums for players and coaches are also part of the policy. It encourages public-private partnerships and sponsors, promotes the Jharkhand Premier League, and develops a roadmap for football, archery, and athletics. The policy also aims to implement laws similar to the National Sports Development Code for anti-doping measures.
Sports Authority of Jharkhand (SAJHA) [18:43]
The Sports Authority of Jharkhand (SAJHA) was established in 2006. Its objectives include establishing cooperation and coordination with the Indian Olympic Association, advising the government on sports-related matters, organizing competitions, sports exhibitions, and sports training, promoting research in the field of Indian sports, and arranging physical education, exercise, and sports medicine. It is distinct from the State Highway Authority of Jharkhand (SAJ), which was established in 2015 to develop state highways.
State Level Sports Awards [21:29]
Jharkhand presents several state-level sports awards annually on August 29th. The Birsa Munda Award is given to national and international level players, with six players selected each year. The Jaipal Singh Munda Award, initially for sports coaches, was expanded in 2020 to include national and international level players. The Albert Ekka Award is a lifetime achievement award for contributions to sports. The Abdul Hamid Award recognizes outstanding performance in sports activities at the university or college level, while the Anmol Aind Award is given at the school level.
Jharkhand's Stadiums [28:26]
Ranchi has the highest number of stadiums in Jharkhand, including the Mega Sports Complex in Khelgaon, Hotwar, which features eight stadiums, a shooting range, and an administrative block. Key stadiums within the complex include the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Veer Budhu Bhagat Aquatics Stadium, and three indoor stadiums named after Thakur Vishwanath Shahdeo, Ganpat Rai, and Harivansh Tana Bhagat. Other stadiums include the Albert Ekka Stadium, Sidho Kanhu Velodrome Stadium, Tennis Stadium, Tikait Umrao Singh Shooting Range, and Sheikh Bhikhari Administrative Block. Other notable stadiums in Ranchi are the JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, Mecon Stadium, and Astroturf Hockey Stadium, which has been renamed Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium.
Stadiums in East Singhbhum and Dhanbad [35:17]
Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum is known as the "Sports Capital of Jharkhand." Dhanbad features the Railway, Digwadih, and Golf Ground stadiums. Jamshedpur is home to the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Keenan Stadium, Mohan Ahuja Indoor Stadium, Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Stadium, and Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium. It is important to differentiate between Mohan Ahuja Indoor Stadium in Jamshedpur and Mohan Kumar Mangalam Stadium in Bokaro. Other stadiums include the Paramveer Albert Ekka Stadium in Gumla, the Saraikela Stadium in Saraikela Kharsawan, indoor stadiums in Dumka and Pakur, the Hazaribagh Stadium (also known as Curzon Ground) in Hazaribagh, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chatra. Jharkhand has three international cricket stadiums: JSCA, Keenan, and a third under construction in Bokaro.
JSCA International Cricket Stadium [40:04]
The JSCA International Cricket Stadium, managed by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association, serves as the home ground for the Jharkhand cricket team. Established in 2011 and inaugurated in 2013, it has a capacity of 40,000. The North Block is known as the MS Dhoni Pavilion, and the South Block is named the Amitabh Choudhary Pavilion. The first ODI match was played between India and England on January 19, 2013. The first test match was between India and Australia from March 16-20.
Keenan Stadium [46:17]
Keenan Stadium is named after John Lawrence Keenan, a former General Manager of Tata Steel. Located in Jamshedpur, the "Sports Capital of Jharkhand," it was established in 1939 and is owned by Tata Steel and operated by JSCA. It is also known as a venue for archery. The first ODI was held on December 7, 1983, between India and West Indies, and the last ODI in 2006 between India and England. The only Women's Test was between India and England from November 24-27, 1995.
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) [51:33]
According to Dr. PC Mustafi, cricket in Bihar is identified with cricket in Jamshedpur. The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) was established in 1935. In recent elections, Ajay Nath Sahdev was elected as President, Sanjay Pandey as Vice President, and Sourav Tiwari as Secretary.
Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) [55:11]
The Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) is a joint initiative of CCL (Central Coalfields Limited) and the State Government of Jharkhand. Its slogan is "Our Mission Olympic Gold Medals."
Jharkhand Olympic Association [56:38]
The Jharkhand Olympic Association was created in 2000 and received affiliation from the Indian Olympic Association in the same year. The state contingent first participated in the 32nd National Games in Punjab and won six medals. Jharkhand Olympic Association submitted a bid to host the 34th National Games in 2007, which was allotted to the state and hosted in 2011. The association has 34 state sports associations and 24 district Olympic associations affiliated with it. The current chairman is RK Anand.
34th National Games in Jharkhand [59:27]
The 34th National Games were held in 2011 during the tenure of Chief Minister Arjun Munda. The event took place from February 12-26, 2011, in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad. The mascot was "Chhaua," a deer child. The opening and closing ceremonies were held at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium. The games were inaugurated by MOH Farook, the then Governor of Jharkhand. Deepika Kumari, a famous archer from Jharkhand, carried the torch into the stadium. Preeti Kumari won the first medal for Jharkhand, a bronze in Taekwondo, while Sonam Rajput won the first gold medal in Taekwondo. In the overall medal list, Jharkhand ranked fifth with a total of 96 medals, including 33 gold, 26 silver, and 37 bronze.
Jharkhand's Sports and Players [1:02:16]
Key sports personalities from Jharkhand include Jaipal Singh Munda (hockey), Mahendra Singh Dhoni (cricket), Deepika Kumari (archery), Premlata Agarwal (mountaineering), Laxmi Padia (boxing), Nikki Pradhan (hockey), and Salima Tete (hockey). Jaipal Singh Munda captained the Indian hockey team and won the first gold medal for India at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Mahendra Singh Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team and won the 2011 World Cup. Deepika Kumari won a gold medal in the women's individual recurve event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Premlata Agarwal is the first Indian woman to conquer the seven highest continental peaks and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013. Nikki Pradhan was the first female hockey player from Jharkhand to participate in the Rio Olympics.
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