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Maharashtra Gymnastics
The cultural base for the expression of all body movements are titled as "Gymnastics". Interestingly, the Rules of Gymnastics is concerned with education, Training & activities emphasizing the Physical as well as psychological wellbeing of an athlete. "Physical Education" & "Sport" are the two pillars of interest of international governing body for gymnastics known as Federation International de Gymnastics (FIG). Gymnastics is one of the oldest Olympic sports &was first practiced at the ancient Olympic games where the competitors performed variety of events including running. |
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There are currently more than 122 national federations affiliated to the FIG. In 1896, with the revival of the Modern Olympic Games, gymnastics was included in the programme of the first Olympic Games.
Gymnastics, the sport in its modern form first evolved during 19th century. Earlier it was regarded as a great form of discipline by the army. The gymnastics activities, earlier, were used specially to make the people physically fit to undergo the strenuous activities.
Artistic Gymnastics is practiced by both men & women. It attracts and captivates crowds around the world, in the sports arena as well as on television. It is one of the most popular sports in the Olympic programme. |
It is practiced widely around the world. Gymnastics competitions are the demonstration of strength, beauty & courage. It is a powerful means of attracting people.
In India, Gymnastics Federation of India was founded in 1950 during the national championship held at Vallabhabhai Patel stadium, Worli, Mumbai. GFI co-ordinates & controls Indian gymnastics. Maharashtra Amateur Gymnastics Association (MAGA) was founded in 1958. |
The great Dr. D.M. Kalyanpurkar, the master & was mentor of players from many of sports. His missionary zeal & devotion to the cause of physical culture was astounding.
He along with S/Shri. Ramdas Kalyanpurkar, Shantaram Bhoir, Gajanan Mahadik, Anant Patil, Shrihari Patil, Gajanan Dhotre, Shankar Surve, Mohan Shanbag, Yashwant Tary, Govind Chavan, Harishchandra Keny, Moreshwar Gawand, SC Vyas, PJ Malankar, Shankarrao Salvi, Puroshottam Sawant, Suhas Ramnath Pathare founded the State gymnastics association in 1965 |
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It is proud to say that Gymnastics activity is percolated up to grass root level with the help of proper network of national & state associations.
You are aware that Gymnastics activity contains huge paraphernalia of apparatuses of feverous types, mats, crash mats & floor mats for safe performance, safety equipments, training kits, electrical & electronic devises to record touch, timing & points. It is a fact that without financial support of government or Corporate houses, it is difficult to promote this sport.
This is one of the major stumbling blocks in its development. MAGA wishes to bring professional, technological advances in the coaching, training & organization of competitions in future. |
As you know that, Gymnastics is a sport that combines various exercises that improves body flexibility, strength, co-ordination, suppleness, co-ordination, agility & stamina along with neuro muscular development.
The competition in Gymnastics includes Artistic Gymnastics for men & women, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Aerobics Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics, Tumbling Gymnastics, Acrobatics Gymnastics, Gymnastics for All & Parkour.
Each & every disciplines of Gymnastics has variety of yoga positions including somersaults & twisting/tumbling exercises. |
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It also consists of acrobatics dancing, hand to hand acrobatics, apex acrobatics, aerial acrobatics, acrobatics tricks, ballet, aerobic exercise, aerobic fitness, step aerobics, aerobic dance, aerobic workouts, The word Gymnastics, includes, acrobats, gymnastics clubs, rings, music, grips, skills, toddler gymnastics, kids gymnastics, gymnastic clothing, gymnastic leotard, gymnastics lessons, gymnastic routine etc.
In short, all gymnastics elements keep the spectators spell bound.
Therefore, it is known as mother of all Sports.
Have a Happy Handstand.
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