From the desk of Chairpeson, BJGS.,
Mumbai Gymnastics:
Mumbai is better known as the financial and
commercial capital of the country. With the National Gymnastics Federation starting in way back in 1950 in in 1950 in the City, Mumbai has a very rich history in Gymnastics. The s History in Gymnastics. Maharashtra has
produced many top level national &
international gymnasts.
With gymnastics getting more application
in Dance competitions and thanks to Dipa
Karmakar finally making a mark in the Olympics,
the awareness of the sport of gymnastics has increased tremendously. The parents have also changed their mind set & are more aware about the Gymnastics at grass root levels. |
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Gymnastics in Mumbai:
In Mumbai Gymnastics is actively taught at a competitive level in more than 50 centers. The gymnasts from these centers are now representing India for international competitions. Many smaller clubs have flourished in the city which teaches Gymnastics as a recreational sport.
Gymnasts from Prabodhankar Thackarey Sports complex, Vile Parle(East) were declared All Round Champion & bagged many medals in Individual Events' championship, during Sub Junior National Championships held at Jodhpur during 24-29th December, 2020.
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About Gymnastics:
Gymnastics is truly the "Mother of all Sports". Gymnastics training develops gross motor skills, makes the body flexible and strong. It improves endurance, co-ordination and agility. The numerous skills in gymnastics not just develop physical abilities but also accelerate neuro muscular development , thus, improving cognitive abilities. It is important to look at Gymnastics as a developmental sport, which prepares children for multiple sports. Every child, till 9 years of age, should do gymnastics for holistic development and then, based on individual physical abilities, should be counselled to take up a sport which matches with those abilities. |
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Competitive gymnastics will be just, one of the outcomes of this program. Gymnastics is a very technical sport. Competitive gymnastics require different types of apparatuses, mats, crash mats & floor mats for safe performance, safety equipment, training kits, electrical & electronic devises to record points. It requires big financial support, without the same, it is difficult to promote this sport. Due to the complexity and technical nature, the coaches and trainers teaching the sport have to be equally skilled, knowledgeable and trained in the right way. This is one of the major stumbling blocks in the development of the sport
We are planning to address this in multiple ways. Priorities on grassroot development, Take steps to increase awareness of the sport, develop coaches, identify smaller set of equipment for grassroot training, develop and certify local equipment manufacturers who can provide the equipment at reasonable costs, define curriculum and organize tournaments to motivate children to take up this sport.
The association is committed to elevate the standard quality of gymnastics in Mumbai suburban.
Mission & Future plans of BJGS:
- Promote and develop gymnastics at grassroot level.
- Conduct coaching courses to develop coaches who can train at various levels and certify them as qualified coach.
- Provide opportunities for children to display their talent and get motivated to continue participation for holistic development and healthy living, in line with Fit India Movement.
- Strengthen the association by bring in professional resources from different areas and develop a stronger eco-system for gymnastics as a sport, so that it becomes a career option for the youth and hence a choice sport in Mumbai for parents
From the desk of Chairperson of BJGS,
Mrs. Neelam Babardesai. |
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