This is no dreaming! This is a grass-root revolution that will sweep this country into greatness that it rightly deserves. The question is ARE YOU READY & WILLING?
If you are a basketball player, coach or even a lover of this game - we will recruit you into the world's largest `BASKETBALL SCHOOL' - SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL SCHOOL. To do this you have to do the following:
1. Join SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL SCHOOL by sending resume to optus.blore@gmail.com
2. We shall send you an authorisation letter to `communicate' about this programme
with schools.
3. Name and address of the school where you are/will be coaching basketball.
4. This is a volunteer programme - no remuneration is available.
5. We will provide `support'for local level training/tournaments after certification.
If you are fired by patriotic zeal to do something for Indian Basketball - we will help network you with other `basketball lovers'; provide you support that is self sustaining and nurture your players in the long run.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
BASKETBALL PROMOTION BY BASKETBALL PLAYERS!
BASKETBALL PLAYERS' ATTITUDE IS KEY TO PROMOTING
Having been part of the basketball scene for almost 45 years - I would like to mention the following points :
1. There are very few basketball coaches - so SENIOR PLAYERS must don on this role.
2. Many schools have `unusable' infrastructure - this must be set right.
3. Particularly new schools should be targeted - they should be convinced to provide
basketball courts or at least shooting posts.
4. Clubs are very indifferent to young children - this must change. A social responsibility should be to ask schools to use their grounds during day time - when they are not being used. Senior players can help them on rotation basis. Many courts are used as cricket grounds - badminton courts etc. It is not very funny!
5. THERE SHOULD BE NO LINKAGE between `state level basketball' and `grass root promotion of basketball. This creates untold misery for children below 13 and 15. Too much is made of being part of the `state team'.
6. There should be number of tournaments with the right `learning environment'.
7. FIVE A SIDE tournaments ensure all play. Bench sitting should be scrapped.
Please add more points to the above. We at SUMPOORNA are already aggressively pushing these issues and have `coerced' many institutions into making courts, conducting tournaments - we would like to share our experiences with other basketball lovers. Stop blaming other sports' for lack of basketball's popularity.
Ultimately, the basketball players' attitude is the key to promoting of this game. Log on to sumpoornatumkur. blogspot.com to see how we are working in Tumkur distt of Karnataka. WE ARE READY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ANY BASKETBALL PROMOTION INITIATIVE.
Having been part of the basketball scene for almost 45 years - I would like to mention the following points :
1. There are very few basketball coaches - so SENIOR PLAYERS must don on this role.
2. Many schools have `unusable' infrastructure - this must be set right.
3. Particularly new schools should be targeted - they should be convinced to provide
basketball courts or at least shooting posts.
4. Clubs are very indifferent to young children - this must change. A social responsibility should be to ask schools to use their grounds during day time - when they are not being used. Senior players can help them on rotation basis. Many courts are used as cricket grounds - badminton courts etc. It is not very funny!
5. THERE SHOULD BE NO LINKAGE between `state level basketball' and `grass root promotion of basketball. This creates untold misery for children below 13 and 15. Too much is made of being part of the `state team'.
6. There should be number of tournaments with the right `learning environment'.
7. FIVE A SIDE tournaments ensure all play. Bench sitting should be scrapped.
Please add more points to the above. We at SUMPOORNA are already aggressively pushing these issues and have `coerced' many institutions into making courts, conducting tournaments - we would like to share our experiences with other basketball lovers. Stop blaming other sports' for lack of basketball's popularity.
Ultimately, the basketball players' attitude is the key to promoting of this game. Log on to sumpoornatumkur. blogspot.com to see how we are working in Tumkur distt of Karnataka. WE ARE READY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ANY BASKETBALL PROMOTION INITIATIVE.
Monday, July 6, 2009
THE BIG GUYS
SUMPOORNA CUP raised the emotions of senior basketball players. However, there was a lack of understanding in them regarding fouls and playing norms. So I had declared at the end of the tournament that there will be a special camp for them on 4th and 5th July. Practice was held on 4th at Bishop Sargant in the morning - at St. Mary's in the afternoor. On 5th almost 17 players travelled to SUMPOORNA.
There was a `desire' in them to understand the finer aspects of the game - that motivated me to explain some `self learning' points.
There was a `desire' in them to understand the finer aspects of the game - that motivated me to explain some `self learning' points.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
THE MATCHES ARE OVER - HOOP MANIA HAS BEGUN IN TUMKUR!
SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2009 is another milestone in the history of tumkur sports. More than FIFTY TEAMS participated - the participants' excitement knew no bounds. The competition was little tougher this year - hence an occassional losing of temper by senior players. WHO WANTS TO LOSE?
But the realisation that learning must continue and that arguments don't win matches [only scoring baskets does]- a saner view prevailed. Not only that - the senior players agreed to attend a basketball workshop at Betta Shambhunahalli which will be again a first of its kind.
The juniors, of course, enjoyed the tournament - they clapped for good scoring baskets even though it was against their school team. PRASHANT, as ususal, with his dummies and fakes - with impossible angle baskets captured the imagination of everyone, especially senior players. Couple of them threw Prashant like a basketball in the air.
Mr Arunodaya continues to surprise me - from being a foot soldier - to a General - he gets things done amazingly. He has now what it takes to conduct such tournaments. Satish and Ravi kumar came from Koratagere to witness the finals. They very badly want me to take a lead to make a good RCC court at Koratagere. I MUST!
Don Bosco wants a state of the art basketball court. Useful time was spent in their school and the work can be taken up in right earnest after the estimates are approved.
Sister Julia is leaving St. Mary's - another person who always treated us with great love and affection. We wish her the best.
Amogh's family provided me the `home' I always seek when I am outstation.
PE teacher from JNV, Urdigere - brought our newest SUMPOORNA FAMILY trainees and surprise of surprise they reached the semi-finals. Congratulations to all of them.
JNV children are full of love under their silent demeanor - I should know,I am a residential school product. When I see them - so many memories come and overwhelm me.
Statistics will be put in a separate note-sheet. They are not that important. TUMKUR BASKETBALL WON - that is more important.
Mr. Suresh with his flock of Bishop Sargent basketball teams provided exemplary co-operation and as usual he is very good natured in all environments. He was always there - whenever he was needed. Conducting SARGANTINE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2009 in the last week of August would be mainly his responsibility.
I SHOULD SLOWLY WITHDRAW from institutions where other persons can take over the mantle and continue promotion of basketball. That would be my victory.
SPARSH will start basketball coaching from Monday in Bishop Sargant.
But the realisation that learning must continue and that arguments don't win matches [only scoring baskets does]- a saner view prevailed. Not only that - the senior players agreed to attend a basketball workshop at Betta Shambhunahalli which will be again a first of its kind.
The juniors, of course, enjoyed the tournament - they clapped for good scoring baskets even though it was against their school team. PRASHANT, as ususal, with his dummies and fakes - with impossible angle baskets captured the imagination of everyone, especially senior players. Couple of them threw Prashant like a basketball in the air.
Mr Arunodaya continues to surprise me - from being a foot soldier - to a General - he gets things done amazingly. He has now what it takes to conduct such tournaments. Satish and Ravi kumar came from Koratagere to witness the finals. They very badly want me to take a lead to make a good RCC court at Koratagere. I MUST!
Don Bosco wants a state of the art basketball court. Useful time was spent in their school and the work can be taken up in right earnest after the estimates are approved.
Sister Julia is leaving St. Mary's - another person who always treated us with great love and affection. We wish her the best.
Amogh's family provided me the `home' I always seek when I am outstation.
PE teacher from JNV, Urdigere - brought our newest SUMPOORNA FAMILY trainees and surprise of surprise they reached the semi-finals. Congratulations to all of them.
JNV children are full of love under their silent demeanor - I should know,I am a residential school product. When I see them - so many memories come and overwhelm me.
Statistics will be put in a separate note-sheet. They are not that important. TUMKUR BASKETBALL WON - that is more important.
Mr. Suresh with his flock of Bishop Sargent basketball teams provided exemplary co-operation and as usual he is very good natured in all environments. He was always there - whenever he was needed. Conducting SARGANTINE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2009 in the last week of August would be mainly his responsibility.
I SHOULD SLOWLY WITHDRAW from institutions where other persons can take over the mantle and continue promotion of basketball. That would be my victory.
SPARSH will start basketball coaching from Monday in Bishop Sargant.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
SUMPOORNA 2009 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS TOMORROW! WANT TO SEE MAGIC?
There are no more doubts, the tournament is well on its way - preparations are done. Last minute phone calls from students for giving entries. We are accepting every one. The basketball beginners, the basketball players and the basketball GODS all will gather under the banner of SUMPOORNA.
Everyone would be a soldier of this battle of sports revolution. These players will shed their sweat to herald a unique experiment in rural sports promotion. TUMKUR will have its own share under the `basketball sun' - we are ready to take on all other districts nay other states - countries.
Three years of tireless march in SUMPOORNA campus and other campuses as ambassadors of basketball - surely we will see MAGIC on 26th and 27th.
Everyone would be a soldier of this battle of sports revolution. These players will shed their sweat to herald a unique experiment in rural sports promotion. TUMKUR will have its own share under the `basketball sun' - we are ready to take on all other districts nay other states - countries.
Three years of tireless march in SUMPOORNA campus and other campuses as ambassadors of basketball - surely we will see MAGIC on 26th and 27th.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
BASKETBALL COACHING IN VIDYARANYAPURA, BANGALORE
Vidyaranyapura is a lucky layout having the state of the art basketball court. Well managed by the VIDYARANYAPURA SPORTS CLUB - Mr. Mahajan is the tireless coach. At 56 years he is fit as a fiddle and provides joy and learning to all the children who approach him.
PREPARATIONS FOR SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2009 will definitely by the SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL YEAR. The first of the tournament is on 26th June and preparations for the same have begun in right earnest. As usual, doubts are arising of how many entries will come. Medals, cups, certificates, score sheets, scoring equipment - all should be arranged.
Though I now have a team to execute all my planning - still the fear lurks of some difficulties arising suddenly. It is at such times I feel so lonely. My army of young trainees are STILL TOO YOUNG! But as I grow older they will become stronger - this hope sustains me. What if they too disappear the way other disappeared - then that is my destiny.
Though I now have a team to execute all my planning - still the fear lurks of some difficulties arising suddenly. It is at such times I feel so lonely. My army of young trainees are STILL TOO YOUNG! But as I grow older they will become stronger - this hope sustains me. What if they too disappear the way other disappeared - then that is my destiny.
JNV URDIGERE BASKETBALL CAMP
15 of us travelled to JNV, Urdigere. Very quickly we settled down and the large number of students of 7th and 8th were given the basic dribbling skill lessons. In no time, most of them were able to control the movement of the ball. The sumpoornites from St. Mary School then showed them a demo game. AFTER THAT every one wanted to play matches.
Matches always bring about tension because beginners donot know the `playing' methods. All they want is to snatch the ball and `run' towards the ring to put the basket. After many many attempts when one of the basket ball finally enters the ring - there is a huge applause. Days two and three were full of excitement - matches - learning skills. The lush green forests of urdigere are an awesome sight.
I played in my pyjama kurta [accidentally!] but the shooting skills were still there. Magic comes naturally when you are a `freak'.
Matches always bring about tension because beginners donot know the `playing' methods. All they want is to snatch the ball and `run' towards the ring to put the basket. After many many attempts when one of the basket ball finally enters the ring - there is a huge applause. Days two and three were full of excitement - matches - learning skills. The lush green forests of urdigere are an awesome sight.
I played in my pyjama kurta [accidentally!] but the shooting skills were still there. Magic comes naturally when you are a `freak'.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
SUMPOORNA CAMP AT JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, URDIGERE, TUMKUR DISTT
We are back to what we do best - PROMOTING BASKETBALL. On 19th June to 21st June we will be training students of JNV with the help of SUMPOORNA DEMO TEAMS. On Sunday, we will have a tournament of sorts. Are you crazy? Students would learn basketball in two days and play matches on the third day? UNBELIEVABLE?
Well, that's the way it is with us. We believe in FUN - JOY and LEARNING OF BASKETBALL. Could a car-pool bring some children of VSC on sunday?
Well, that's the way it is with us. We believe in FUN - JOY and LEARNING OF BASKETBALL. Could a car-pool bring some children of VSC on sunday?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
TO ALL SCHOOLS WHO HAVE A BASKERBALL COURT BUT DONOT HAVE A COACH
Subject : APPOINTMENT AS BASKETBALL COACH FOR YOUR INSTITUTIONS
IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS.
Respected
At the very outset I thank you for providing me an opportunity to work with the staff and children of your educational institutions who have always given me their whole hearted support and love. We have succeeded in only a limited way. The reasons are multi-dimensional and well understood by me.
In order to create a CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE in sports [specially basketball], I request you to kindly appoint me as a Basketball coach cum sports adviser. This will help me in interacting with students and their parents on a regular basis – and plan their training schedules [in campus or outside campus]. The objective is to provide opportunity for learning and exercising their talents at the highest level so that these children can become role models. This will generate enthusiasm and willingness to play in the entire school as also help parents understand the role of `play’ in education.
The UN CHARTER for fundamental rights of the children states
The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation, which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavour to promote the enjoyment of this right.
It is unfortunate that school managements under pressure from parents, educational authorities and `academic minded’ teachers is unable to protect this fundamental right. A strong and healthy child is an asset for all of us and the ENDURANCE – DISCIPLINE – JOY that sports can give must not be denied to them.
I have found all my answers to my life from `playing basketball’ – I hope to transfer this same zeal to all my students – given the opportunity.
Yours truly,
SUBHASH MAHAJAN
1 / 4, NANJAPPA LAYOUT III PHASE
VIDYARANYAPURA, BANGALORE – 560 097
9886020145 – 9980830145 – optus.blore@gmail.com - Subhash Mahajan Basketball Blog [Google]
Subject : APPOINTMENT AS BASKETBALL COACH FOR YOUR INSTITUTIONS
IN ORDER TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS.
Respected
At the very outset I thank you for providing me an opportunity to work with the staff and children of your educational institutions who have always given me their whole hearted support and love. We have succeeded in only a limited way. The reasons are multi-dimensional and well understood by me.
In order to create a CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE in sports [specially basketball], I request you to kindly appoint me as a Basketball coach cum sports adviser. This will help me in interacting with students and their parents on a regular basis – and plan their training schedules [in campus or outside campus]. The objective is to provide opportunity for learning and exercising their talents at the highest level so that these children can become role models. This will generate enthusiasm and willingness to play in the entire school as also help parents understand the role of `play’ in education.
The UN CHARTER for fundamental rights of the children states
The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation, which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavour to promote the enjoyment of this right.
It is unfortunate that school managements under pressure from parents, educational authorities and `academic minded’ teachers is unable to protect this fundamental right. A strong and healthy child is an asset for all of us and the ENDURANCE – DISCIPLINE – JOY that sports can give must not be denied to them.
I have found all my answers to my life from `playing basketball’ – I hope to transfer this same zeal to all my students – given the opportunity.
Yours truly,
SUBHASH MAHAJAN
1 / 4, NANJAPPA LAYOUT III PHASE
VIDYARANYAPURA, BANGALORE – 560 097
9886020145 – 9980830145 – optus.blore@gmail.com - Subhash Mahajan Basketball Blog [Google]
BASKETBALL CAMPS IN TUMKUR
SUMPOORNA CAMPUS will host a batch of 40 students from 1-4-09 to 10-4-09 [dates are yet to be decided]. Children from 5th and 6th standard can sign up. Others may join on invitation. Subsequent camps will be decided as per needs of the children.
We intend to do a basketball camp in St.Mary's School, Gandhinagar, TUMKUR from 11-4-09 to 31-5-09 [selection will be done of those seriously interested].
We intend to do another basketball camp at KALPATURU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIPTUR - dates will be informed later on.
VOLUNTEERS willing to attend camps at Bangalore-Tumkur-Tiptur MUST SIGN UP BY 1-4-2009 AND LET US KNOW THE DATES WHEN YOU ARE AVAILABLE!
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE - STUDENTS MAY CONTACT ME ON 98860 20145.
We intend to do a basketball camp in St.Mary's School, Gandhinagar, TUMKUR from 11-4-09 to 31-5-09 [selection will be done of those seriously interested].
We intend to do another basketball camp at KALPATURU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIPTUR - dates will be informed later on.
VOLUNTEERS willing to attend camps at Bangalore-Tumkur-Tiptur MUST SIGN UP BY 1-4-2009 AND LET US KNOW THE DATES WHEN YOU ARE AVAILABLE!
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE - STUDENTS MAY CONTACT ME ON 98860 20145.
Monday, February 9, 2009
TUMKUR DEFEATS BANGALORE!
History has been made. Finally the teams from TUMKUR made it to the finals of primary school boys and won both the Gold and Silver medals. What next? Goal setting and goal achieving have to be continuous processes.
These victories should be like beacons to other schools of Tumkur. The journey that has just begun must be sustained by continuous effort. We cannot stop now.
SUMPOORNA has facilitated promotion of basketball for the last three years against tremendous odds and with shoe-string budgets
These victories should be like beacons to other schools of Tumkur. The journey that has just begun must be sustained by continuous effort. We cannot stop now.
SUMPOORNA has facilitated promotion of basketball for the last three years against tremendous odds and with shoe-string budgets
TIPTUR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ON 21st Feb & 22nd Feb, 2009
IT STANDS CANCELLED. Examinations are like predators looking out to `destroy' the joy of living of even small children. But we will think up something TIPTUR children. We will not let you down.
The basketball court at Govt. High School, Halepalya should be ready within 2-3 weeks. But the dream is to have a cement court next to the stadium. I MUST WRITE - I MUST MEET PEOPLE - I MUST EVOLVE!
The basketball court at Govt. High School, Halepalya should be ready within 2-3 weeks. But the dream is to have a cement court next to the stadium. I MUST WRITE - I MUST MEET PEOPLE - I MUST EVOLVE!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
TIPTUR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ON 21st Feb & 22nd Feb, 2009
SUMPOORNA has put its foot on the accelerator for promoting basketball - after all the year 2009 has already been declared as THE YEAR OF SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL. Now comes the news that there will be a basketball tournament in Tiptur. In Kalpaturu Institute of Technology.
Hopefully it will kickstart the grass root revolution that we are continuously striving for. LOOK OUT TIPTUR - THE HOOP MANIACS ARE COMING!
SIRA is also likely to get its shooting boards by the end of this month. Chikkanayakanahalli - any time now. Though the speed is not fast - yet change is coming.
Hopefully it will kickstart the grass root revolution that we are continuously striving for. LOOK OUT TIPTUR - THE HOOP MANIACS ARE COMING!
SIRA is also likely to get its shooting boards by the end of this month. Chikkanayakanahalli - any time now. Though the speed is not fast - yet change is coming.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
SUMPOORNA CUP 2009 - A GRAND SUCCESS!
Two days of `match' after `match' - finally it is over. I can now smile a little bit. TUMKUR is finally a basketball destination. Competition is heating up and you can see players trying to adapt to this game which is an exciting conflict between individual versus team play.
No more doubts remain - we are on the right path. THE JOY OF THE CHILD IS MUST - LET BASKETBALL BE OUR MEDIUM TO PROVIDE THEM THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Support is coming from unexpected quarters, especially when we are down and out. Permissions were a big subject - hopefully this can be taken care off in future; in a better way.
SUMPOORNA CUP 2009 - followed by `NEXT' tournament. Already the questions are coming - when is the next tournament? This blog will let you know within 3-4 days' time.
No more doubts remain - we are on the right path. THE JOY OF THE CHILD IS MUST - LET BASKETBALL BE OUR MEDIUM TO PROVIDE THEM THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Support is coming from unexpected quarters, especially when we are down and out. Permissions were a big subject - hopefully this can be taken care off in future; in a better way.
SUMPOORNA CUP 2009 - followed by `NEXT' tournament. Already the questions are coming - when is the next tournament? This blog will let you know within 3-4 days' time.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
PROMOTING BASKETBALL IN KARNATAKA - FREE - REGISTER EARLY!
Having successfully conducted promotion of basketball in Tumkur Distt in the last three years - SUMPOORNA strives to provide similar facility to the whole state of Karnataka [from wherever the `call' comes].
YOU DONOT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING! You are to provide for food and accomodation of the `TRAINERS' during the training `camp' period.
The following points are to be accepted if you want us to provide for training in your instituion:
1. Camps would be conducted for TWO or THREE DAYS maximum.
2. The official letter signed by physical education teachers and counter- signed by the head of the institution requesting for `camp'.
3. The trainees must be made available from 6am to 6pm - except for food and rest breaks.
4. Selection of the `trainees' should normally be done on the basis of `interest' of students. All children selected should be below 15 years.
5. Co-education training is provided wherever co-education exists.
6. A RE-VISIT CAMP would be provided after a minimum of three months - if needed.
SUMPOORNA provides the service in the interest of the nation as a patriotic duty - so a `code of conduct' will be followed by all trainees, players, volunteers and coaches.
CALL UP MAHAJAN ON 98860 20145 - and register your institution.
YOU DONOT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING! You are to provide for food and accomodation of the `TRAINERS' during the training `camp' period.
The following points are to be accepted if you want us to provide for training in your instituion:
1. Camps would be conducted for TWO or THREE DAYS maximum.
2. The official letter signed by physical education teachers and counter- signed by the head of the institution requesting for `camp'.
3. The trainees must be made available from 6am to 6pm - except for food and rest breaks.
4. Selection of the `trainees' should normally be done on the basis of `interest' of students. All children selected should be below 15 years.
5. Co-education training is provided wherever co-education exists.
6. A RE-VISIT CAMP would be provided after a minimum of three months - if needed.
SUMPOORNA provides the service in the interest of the nation as a patriotic duty - so a `code of conduct' will be followed by all trainees, players, volunteers and coaches.
CALL UP MAHAJAN ON 98860 20145 - and register your institution.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
SUBHASH MAHAJAN - BASKETBALL - THE MAN FROM KAPURTHALA
After 56 years I suddenly understand why I am a basketball player, coach and promoter. I AM FROM KAPURTHALA - the nursery for basketball players of India - CAN ANY TOWN BOAST OF four Arjuna awardees in Basketball.
Can you believe that the first captain of Indian baskebtall team was from Kapurthala - NOW HOLD IT!
The first captain of Pakistan basketball team was ALSO FROM KAPURTHALA.
Its easy to ignore history - but it always repeats itself with a vengenance. As I lived the first nine years of my childhood [before being bundled off to
The Punjab Public School, Nabha] I think the genes of basketball were being sown in me by just being a Kapurthalaite. AND I CAPTAINED THE HOUSE TEAM when in ninth and CAPTAINED the school team when in tenth.
Now I have established SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL SCHOOL - sumpoorna [subhash mahajan son of Shri Puran Chand Gupta] - KAPURTHALA HAS REACHED BETTA SHAMBHUNAHALLI - an effort to rewrite the glorious history of basketball.
I think my new name should be SUBHASH MAHAJAN KAPURTHALIA -
do you like it?
Can you believe that the first captain of Indian baskebtall team was from Kapurthala - NOW HOLD IT!
The first captain of Pakistan basketball team was ALSO FROM KAPURTHALA.
Its easy to ignore history - but it always repeats itself with a vengenance. As I lived the first nine years of my childhood [before being bundled off to
The Punjab Public School, Nabha] I think the genes of basketball were being sown in me by just being a Kapurthalaite. AND I CAPTAINED THE HOUSE TEAM when in ninth and CAPTAINED the school team when in tenth.
Now I have established SUMPOORNA BASKETBALL SCHOOL - sumpoorna [subhash mahajan son of Shri Puran Chand Gupta] - KAPURTHALA HAS REACHED BETTA SHAMBHUNAHALLI - an effort to rewrite the glorious history of basketball.
I think my new name should be SUBHASH MAHAJAN KAPURTHALIA -
do you like it?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
TUMKUR BASKETBALL - SUMPOORNA CUP 2009!
Promoting the game of basketball is no more a difficult job. The hoop manaics are growing in number every day.
ANNOUNCE A TOURNAMENT AND EVERYONE PRETENDS TO BE THE N.B.A. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER!
But when 4th standard students call you up late in the night to inform that they also have a BASKETBALL TEAM - the promoter in me is delirious with delight. What next ? 3rd and 2nd standard students---we too want a tournament.
In all my years of teaching basketball I have strived to get younger and younger players to start off playing. The stirring of my soul speaks - A CHILD AT PLAY IS GOD AT WORK.
I hear small `negatives' - tests are there; ground permission is difficult; some promises have been belied - YET TUMKUR WILL HAVE ITS' TRYST WITH BASKETBALL - SUMPOORNA CUP 2009 is the answer to all those doubting thomases. When the going gets tough - the tough get going, whoever said this - had envisaged the paradox of person promoting sports in India.
TUMKUR SHALL HAVE ONE DAY A N.B.A.PLAYER! IS IT YOU?
ANNOUNCE A TOURNAMENT AND EVERYONE PRETENDS TO BE THE N.B.A. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER!
But when 4th standard students call you up late in the night to inform that they also have a BASKETBALL TEAM - the promoter in me is delirious with delight. What next ? 3rd and 2nd standard students---we too want a tournament.
In all my years of teaching basketball I have strived to get younger and younger players to start off playing. The stirring of my soul speaks - A CHILD AT PLAY IS GOD AT WORK.
I hear small `negatives' - tests are there; ground permission is difficult; some promises have been belied - YET TUMKUR WILL HAVE ITS' TRYST WITH BASKETBALL - SUMPOORNA CUP 2009 is the answer to all those doubting thomases. When the going gets tough - the tough get going, whoever said this - had envisaged the paradox of person promoting sports in India.
TUMKUR SHALL HAVE ONE DAY A N.B.A.PLAYER! IS IT YOU?
Friday, January 9, 2009
SUMPOORNA - THE PILLOW - OUTSIDE WORLD - BED OF COBBLESTONES
What is it about SUMPOORNA that you brag about it so much? Friends ask me and I too wonder what is it ?
A poor man asked a rich man `what is so special' about soft mattresses, rich food, costly musical systems - why can't you find comfort in sleeping on floors - simple food and an ordinary radio.
The predicament is simple - SUMPOORNA is a dream actualised where wishes have become horses and WE CAN RIDE THEM! I realise this - the children who come here realise it - the `others' not only donot realise it - they cannot even imagine it.
I WISH AND I AM GRANTED THAT WISH - that is SUMPOORNA for me and the other sumpoornites. Sumpoorna is a place without care, where I can dare to dream, where peace and tranquility persist, where the bouncing basketball exhorts me to FOCUS - inspires me to a greatness that is within me. It alows me to REST AND RECHARGE myself for the unreasonable environment that I must return to.
SUMPOORNA is the pillow on which I rest my head as I try to sleep on the bed of cobblestones of the outside world.
A poor man asked a rich man `what is so special' about soft mattresses, rich food, costly musical systems - why can't you find comfort in sleeping on floors - simple food and an ordinary radio.
The predicament is simple - SUMPOORNA is a dream actualised where wishes have become horses and WE CAN RIDE THEM! I realise this - the children who come here realise it - the `others' not only donot realise it - they cannot even imagine it.
I WISH AND I AM GRANTED THAT WISH - that is SUMPOORNA for me and the other sumpoornites. Sumpoorna is a place without care, where I can dare to dream, where peace and tranquility persist, where the bouncing basketball exhorts me to FOCUS - inspires me to a greatness that is within me. It alows me to REST AND RECHARGE myself for the unreasonable environment that I must return to.
SUMPOORNA is the pillow on which I rest my head as I try to sleep on the bed of cobblestones of the outside world.
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