How are the winners of a sport decided? Click here to find out.
The winner of a sport is decided based on a scoring system. It helps measure the performance of the participants in a particular sport, thus helping decide who performed better.
Types of scoring systems
There are different types of scoring parameters:
Distance: The height or length achieved by a player through jumps or throws. The person with the longest distance is declared the winner.
Duration: The amount of time taken to complete a certain event – run/ cycle/ swim a certain distance. Usually, the person with the shortest duration is the winner.
Goals: The number of times a ball/ puck is hit inside a goal.
Points: In various sports, various actions attract various points. For example: In basketball, the position from which a player throws the ball into the hoo decides the points. In bowling, the number of pins a player hits adds to his/her points in each round.
Runs: In sports like cricket, the batsmen score runs by hitting the ball and then running between the wickets.
Touches: In fencing, the number of times you use your weapon to touch your opponent, determines the winner. The first fencer to reach 15 points is the winner.
Game on
Based on your reading of the article, can you guess the scoring systems used for each of the following sports?
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Hello friends! It’s me, Bug Boy, signing in to say hello after… has it been six days? Six months? Six light years? Who can say when there’s a pandemic on. Anyway, I thought I’d drop in to vent about the most annoying thing in the world, which happened me to recently.
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Did you know that the world is divided into different time zones? Here are some intriguing contrasts
Did you know that the world is divided into different time zones, with the east being ahead of the west? When you are waking up and getting ready for school, children in another part of the world are just going to bed!
Here are some examples of contrasting time zones around the world! Move the slider between these images to see the differences.
1. It’s 9.00 am in New York City, and people are getting ready to head to schools and offices. At the same time, it’s 10.00 pm in Tokyo and the day is drawing to a close. Japan is 13 hours ahead of the U.S.
2. Russia is the largest country in the world. No wonder then that there are 11 time zones within the country itself! When Moscow (which is in Western Russia) is engulfed in darkness as it is the middle of the night there, it is morning in Vladivostok (a city in Eastern Russia)! The time difference between the two cities is seven hours.
3. In December, Brazil (which is situated in the Southern Hemisphere) experiences spring, and temperatures are fairly warm. At the same time, Belgium (which is situated in the Northern Hemisphere) enjoys winter, and is enveloped in a blanket of snow.
4. During the months of September, October, and November, people in Southern India enjoy the monsoon season. At the same time, the leaves turn orange in the U.S., signalling the season of autumn.
5. India is truly a country of diversity. From December to February, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh witnesses temperatures as low as -2 degrees Celsius, while Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu basks in moderate temperatures.
Colourful rocking horses, rattlers, and more greet you in this small town. watch this video to know more.
Artisans across the country weave exquisite masterpieces that are unique to the region. Find out more with this interactive map.
Every fabric that is woven and every piece of art that has an artisan labouring over it is a masterpiece in its own right. Each has a story of its own to tell the world. India is rich in such fascinating arts and crafts. Explore the below map to learn about some such textiles.
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The “Heaven on Earth” is home to some stunning crafts that are intrinsic to the region’s economy and culture. Let’s take a look…
It’s crossword time. This week, get to know all about India’s handicrafts.
With National Tourism Day (January 25) just past, explore the country’s art and craft with this activity.
There are many ways to test one’s fitness levels right at home. Take a look at a few popular methods.
It is not possible to get a full-body check-up done every day or week. But there are ways to test our fitness levels at home.
The main indicator of good health is our resting heart rate. It will become lower as our fitness level increases.
Some ways to measure specific fitness parameters are through specially designed tests that are easy to do at home. Here are a few. (If you plan to attempt any of them, do them only under adult supervision.)
A set of six questions that will help you brush up your knowledge of the country’s handicrafts…
Kalamkari, Coir products, and more… how much do you know about the various handicrafts that India is fampous for? Try your hand at this quiz to find out.
