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HANBALL: AN EMERGING SPORT IN INDIA

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Handball a team sports evolved in the 19 th century, under which two teams would participate with 7 players each on the field. Six outfield players and one goalkeeper. Handball Federation of India (HFI) was formed in the year 1972, founded by Mr. Jagat Singh Lohan from Rohtak, Haryana. Recently, Indian men’s have defeated Uzbekistan in the finals and won the International Federation Trophy at Bangkok, they defeated Uzbekistan by 39 – 35 score. This probably the first time an Indian handball team has won top fight international title and this tournament was regarded as the best performance of Indian handball team so far. The Indian women’s handball team (Under – 21) secured the third position in the same tournament. This is big achievement for both the teams. SOME POPULAR NAMES IN INDIAN HANDBALL: 1.      PRABHA NAYYAR (Goal keeper) – Won silver medal in common wealth games and received Vikram award. 2.      SHABANA QUARESHI – Received Vikram award. 3.     
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PV SINDHU: A RISING STAR IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS

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Does hard work really pay off? Yes, hard work really pays off, if you have strong determination and willingness to achieve your goal. There are thousands of examples in the world, who really worked hard in their lives and become inspiration for others. The best example is PV Sindhu. Her hard work and commitment towards badminton has leaded her to be a proud daughter of nation. Today, PV Sindhu is just not a name but a brand in the world of badminton. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) born in family of Volleyball players in a small district of Andhra Pradesh state, has incredibly achieved height in badminton ranking. PV Sindhu who is currently ranked 4 th position in women’s badminton ranking apart from this Sindhu has also received Padma Shree (the fourth highest civilian award). Recently, the world championship of badminton held at Glasgow, Scotland has proved to be a proud movement for Sindhu as well as for Indians too. Although, she managed to get silver but gave a t
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