Manipuris In The Olympic Games BOSEM Class 7 English

Chapter Name: Manipuris In The Olympic Games
Subject: Modern English
Lesson: 10
Class: 7
Board: Board Of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM/BSEM)
Contents: Chapter Summary, Questions and Answers.

Chapter Summary:

The small state of Manipur has gained recognition on the global stage through its vibrant dances and sports. Manipur has proudly participated in the Olympic Games, which trace their origins back to ancient Greece. The Olympics have evolved into a joyous and unifying event that brings the world together every four years in honour of Zeus.

Initially, there was only one sport in the Olympics, and it was exclusively for men. However, as time progressed, many new sports were added, and women began participating as well. The victors were awarded a silver medal and a crown made of Olive branches, while the runners-up received a bronze medal and a Laurel crown. Gold medals were introduced in 1908 during the London Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) now oversees the Olympic Games, which have been hosted in various cities worldwide.

India has been a participant in the Olympics, although its performance hasn’t always been outstanding. Major Rathore notably won India’s first silver medal in the Olympics, a proud moment for the nation. Manipur has emerged as a prominent participant in national and international sports events, with its hockey players competing in the Olympics. Nilkamal became Manipur’s first Olympian, paving the way for many more athletes from the state.

Several female athletes from Manipur have excelled in the Olympics, bringing honour to their state. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, two Manipuri women represented India in weightlifting. Kunjarani competed in the 46kg category, and Sanamacha Chanu competed in the 52kg category. Kunjarani narrowly missed a medal, finishing in 4th place. The Olympic Games serve as a platform for the world’s best athletes to showcase their talents and compete on a global stage.

BOSEM Solutions For MANIPURIS IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Answer the following questions in a sentence each

Q1. When did the Olympic games start?

Ans: The Olympic Games started in the year 776 B.C.

Q2. Who stopped the Olympic games?

Ans: The Roman emperor, Theodosus-1 stopped the Olympic Games.

Q3. Who revived the modern Olympic games?

Ans: Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France revived the modern Olympic Games.

Q4. What was the main competition in the first 13 Olympics?

Ans: A foot race covering a distance of 193 meters was the main competition in the first 12 Olympics.

Q5. When did the modern Olympic games first begin?

Ans: The modern Olympic Games first began in 1896.

Q6. What was the prize of the winner in the Olympic race in the earliest form of the game?

Ans: The prize of the winner in the Olympic race in the earliest form of the game was a silver medal and a crown of Olive branches.

Q7. How many women took part in the Olympic Games of Paris?

Ans: Eleven women took part in the Olympic Games of Paris.

Q8. How are the Olympic games managed nowadays?

Ans: Olympic games are now managed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Q9. How many medals has India won so far in athletics?

Ans: Three bronze medals and one silver medal in athletics.

Q10. Who is the first Olympian from Manipur?

Ans: Nilkamal was the first Olympian from Manipur.

Q11. Who are the women Olympians from Manipur?

Ans: Kunjarani and Sanamacha were the women Olympians from Manipur.

Q12. Who are the players from Manipur who captained Indian teams?

Ans: Surjalata and Tingongleima were the players from Manipur who captained the Indian Team.

Answer the following Questions in about 20-25 words each

Q1. Describe how the modern Olympic Games came into being.

Ans: The ancient Olympic Games were discontinued by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I in 393 A.D. However, Baron Pierre de Coubertin from France revived the idea of the games. He proposed the organization of the modern Olympic Games in 1892. Consequently, the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Q2. How was the earliest form of the game?

Ans: The earliest form of the game featured only one sporting event: a foot race covering a distance of 192 meters. This single event remained the sole feature of the first 13 Olympic Games. Over the years, the chariot race was introduced as an additional event.

Q3. What had been the contribution of India to the Olympic Games?

Ans: India has participated in the Olympic Games for many years, yet its performance has been mixed. In hockey, India has secured numerous gold medals. However, in individual sports, India’s performance has been less successful.

Answer the following questions in about 50-60 words each

i. How did women athletes gradually take part in the Olympic Games?

Ans: In the first 13 Olympic Games, no women participated. Women began to take part in the Olympics in 1900. In the Paris Games, eleven women competed in golf and tennis. Since then, the Olympic Games have become a competition for both women and men. However, women started competing in track and field events only in 1928. In the Olympics, female weightlifters from Manipur have brought fame to India. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, two Manipuri women represented India. Kunjarani was in the 46 kg weight group, and Sanamacha Chanu was in the 52 kg weight group. Kunjarani finished 4th in the Olympic Games.

ii. What has been the contribution of Manipuris in the field of games and sports, especially in the Olympics?

Ans: Manipuri athletes have excelled in sports at the national level. In boxing, cycling, weightlifting, football, and hockey, we have both national and international players. Women from Manipur have also excelled in these fields. One of our bodybuilders, Mr. N. Maipak, was titled Mr. India. Our hockey players have participated in the Olympics. Thoiba, Nilkamal, and Tikken have been outstanding hockey players. Nilkamal is the first Olympian from Manipur. Both Surjalata and Tingongleima were captains of the Indian women’s hockey team. In the Olympics, Kunjarani and Sanamacha have brought fame to Manipur.

Fill in the Blank

1. The Olympic games formally began in the year 776 BC.
2. Modern Olympic games began in the year 1896.
3. Women began to take part in the Olympic Games from the year 1990.
4. India has won three bronze medals.
5. The first Olympian from Manipur is Nilakamal.
6. The first Manipuri who was Mr. India was Maipak.
7. In the Athens Olympics of 2004, the two Manipuri women who represented India were Kunjarani and Sanamacha.
8. In the Athens Olympics of 2004, there were no Manipuris in the hockey team.

Vocabulary

I. Fill in the blanks

a) The World Health Organisation is an International Body.

b) The committee managed the tournament very well.

c) Our school team won the quiz contest.

d) Overpopulation is a huge national problem for India.

e) The trekkers covered the distance in time.

f) The Palk Strait is towards the extreme south of India.

ii. Rewrite the following sentences as directed.

1. He proposed the organisation of the modern Olympic Games. (Change into passive)
   Ans: The organisation of the modern Olympic Games was proposed by him.
2. Gold medals were given only from 1908. (Change into active form)
   Ans: They gave gold medals only from 1908.
3. The Olympic Games are now managed by the International Olympic Committee. (Change into active form).
   Ans: The International Olympic Committee now manages the Olympic Games.
4. Now the state of Manipur has begun to play its part. She has players in the fields of hockey, football, boxing, cycling and weightlifting. (Combine the two sentences into one sentence).
   Ans: Now the state of Manipur has begun to play its part with players in the fields of hockey, football, boxing, cycling, and weightlifting.
5. Manipuri girls have reined in the field of football. (rewrite the sentence by replacing the word ‘reigned’ with another word).
   Ans: Manipuri girls have dominated in the field of football.

iii. Frame sentences with the following.

1. Takes place
   Ans: The World Cup football tournament generally takes place every four years.
2. take a lead.
   Ans: The citizens of the country should take a lead in fighting the climate change.
3. take part
   Ans: Sanayaima usually takes part in inter-school debate competitions.