7.1 STANDARDS AND DATA COLLECTION

7. DESIGN RESEARCH

7.1 STANDARDS AND DATA COLLECTION

1. DHOPKHEL-

History and introduction

Dhopkhel, also transliterated dhop khel and dhoop khel (Assamese: ঢ7ো পখেল), is a traditional ballgame played in the Indian state of Assam.

Gameplay

The game is played between two eleven-member teams on a 125 m × 80 m field bounded by four flags. The players take turns throwing the ball at the opponent to knock them out of the game, while seeking to catch the ball and evade other players..

Competitions and events

Matches of the game were traditionally made to observe the spring and New Year festival of Bihu.The game was once played to amuse Ahom royalty as a spectator sport.

Organisations involved

No proper organization is currently involved for organising the tournaments for this sport.

Playing area and equipment

It consists of a 125 m × 80 m field bounded by four flags.

125m

80m

58.85 m 7.3m

58.85m

Fig.94 Dhopkhel playfield

2. INSUKNAWR-

History and introduction

Insuknawr or rod - pushing is an indigenous game of Mizoram. Played only by the male populationof Mizoram, Insuknawr became ' Mizo National Game ' after the Mizoram State Sports Council declared so.

Gameplay

Two players grip the rod beneath their arms like in tug-of-war. The rod should protrude two inches beneath the armpit and align with the circle's centre. Each participant attempts to force his opponent through the rear or side of the ring. Loser if a player falls or releases Suk. No player may tug an opponent's rod to throw him off balance. An adept player may skid or slide inside the circle, but a player must be forced out to win. No player is eliminated from the round. If all three rounds are tied, a tie-breaker is played until a player is eliminated.

Competitions and events

Various local competitions in Mizoram.

Organisations involved

1.Mizoram State Sports Council.

Playing area and equipment

A circle of 16 ft (4.9m) diameter with a straight Line across the circle at the center is drawn. Suk or around wooden rod or bamboo rod shall be approximately 8 ft long and 2.5 - 3 inches in diameter.

4.9m/16 ft

Fig.95 Insuknawr playfield

3. YUBEE-LAKPI-

History and introduction

Manipur men play Yubee Lakpee, a popular outdoor game. Like rugby, it needs aggressive body play and stamina. In Manipuri, yubee signifies coconut and lakpee denotes snatching. It requires wrestling skill, quickness, quick reflexes, and a smart intellect. Some academics see the game as religious because it was played on the Bijoy Govinda Temple grounds on pichakari day at the house of King Ananta Shayee. On this day, a game reenacted the Hindu mythological story of the stealing of the pot of nectar after the churning of the sea.

Gameplay

The 7v7 field measures 45.72x18.29m. Starting with an oiled coconut. Both teams must hold on. Here, strength and vivacity are tested. The coconut must be held chest-high. No coconuts.Players must keep the coconut and cross the opponent's goal line. Score by bringing the coconut from the front. At the goal line, players give the monarch a coconut. Winners score more goals.

Competitions and events

Local tournaments in Manipur.

Organisations involved

Local sports associations in Manipur.

Playing area and equipment

It is played on a field that is 45.72 by18.29m in area. A lubricated coconut is used to play it.

3m

4.5m

18.29m

Fig. 96 Yubee-Lakpi playfield

1. ATHLETICS

Data For Track Events various depending on the form of play:

Various Track Events played are:

Fig.97 Athletic Playfield

2. ARCHERY

Fig.98 Archery Playfield

3. WRESTLING

Fig.99 Wrestling Playfield

4. WEIGHT LIFTING

Fig.100 Weightlifting Playfield

5. Multipurpose Ground

Standard competition layout

This diagram below the layout recommended by the IAAF as Standard Competition Area.