PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, May 2: The Tata Steel Sports Division is all set to organise Summer Camp -2022 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex from May 15 to May 31.
The objective of the camp is to create awareness about fitness, and wellness and instil a healthy lifestyle among the children.
Children in the age group of 6 years to 19 years can participate in sporting activities across 20 disciplines such as archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, basketball, chess, cricket, football, golf, handball, horse riding, karate, kabaddi, roller skate/roll ball, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball.
Yoga and Zumba are open for all age groups, besides children.
Keeping summer vacations for schools in mind, the summer camp is expected to attract good participation.
The summer camp will be from 6 am to 8 am for disciplines other than badminton and swimming. Swimming will be from 8 am to 11 am and from 4 pm to 5 pm. Badminton will be from 6 am to 10 am.
Parents can also register for Yoga and Zumba classes. Registrations will be open from May 2 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. The last date for registration is May 10.
Experienced coaches will impart training and will be assisted by senior players. Coaches from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) will be imparting training for Boxing and Athletics.
Anand Menezes (Olympian), Saroj Lakra (International Athlete), Sanjeev Kumar (NIS Certified), and Ajit Kumar Singh (NIS Certified) Coaches will also coach the participants.
Former Ranji players have been invited to train the budding cricketers. Purnima Mahato, Dronacharya Awardee and coach of the Indian national team, will give special tips to archers.
Parking will be available in front of Keenan Stadium and Sacred Heart Convent School.
Daily announcements will be done on the importance of using helmets, seat belts, careful driving, use of zebra crossings and walking on marked pathways.
First aid experts will be deployed for taking care of minor injuries at four places – JRD Tata Sports Complex, Swimming Pool, Keenan Stadium and Armoury Ground.
All Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed throughout the event, said a senior official of the Tata Steel sports department.
