Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu Class 4 Notes EVS Chapter 10

The chapter discusses Kabaddi, focusing on the challenges faced by three sisters named Jwala, Leela, and Heera who enjoyed playing the game. It talks about what they achieved in Kabaddi and how they started a club. It also says that sports, especially the ones girls play, are important.

Introduction

• The girls are playing a game called Kabaddi. In the game, one player (Shyamala) tries to touch the centre line while the other team tries to catch her. If caught, the player is considered "out." 

• However, Shyamala managed to touch the line despite being caught by the other team. 
• There was a disagreement because some said she took a breath, but Shyamala argued against it, and eventually, she won the argument.

The Game of Kabaddi

• Kabaddi is a rough but fun game with many rules. 
• Players push, pull, shout, and fall on the ground while holding their breath. 
• It's a good workout that requires using both body and mind. 

Kabaddi

• Players must touch opponents and return to their side quickly while avoiding being caught. 
• Coordination between eyes, legs, and arms is crucial for success in Kabaddi.

A Story of Three Sisters

• The photograph shows three sisters named Jwala, Leela, and Heera who live in Mumbai. 
• They used to play Kabaddi, a rough game, when they were young, even though it wasn't common for girls to play at that time. 
• People didn't think girls should play such rough games because they thought it would make them less desirable for marriage. 
• Despite these challenges, the sisters were encouraged by their uncles and mother, who also played sports. 
• They formed a Kabaddi Club and taught other girls how to play, even though it wasn't widely accepted for girls to play back then.

Remembering Those Days!

• Leela and Heera, the two sisters, get really excited when they talk about their Kabaddi matches. 
• They remember how they won some tough matches through sheer determination. 
• Once, they had to rush back from watching a movie to make it in time for a match, and their uncle scolded them for being late. 
• Despite facing challenges, they enjoyed playing Kabaddi. 
• Heera, the youngest sister, became a Kabaddi coach and wants children to have fun playing games like Kabaddi.

Word Meanings

Important Concepts

1. Kabaddi

• Kabaddi is a popular traditional sport in India where two teams compete against each other. 
• The game involves one player, known as the "raider," trying to tag as many opponents as possible and return to their own half while chanting "Kabaddi-Kabaddi" without taking a breath. 
• The opposing team tries to stop the raider by tackling or catching them. It's a rough but exciting game that requires physical strength, agility, and strategic thinking.

2. Gender Equality in Sports

• The chapter highlights the struggles of three sisters, Jwala, Leela, and Heera, who faced discrimination because they loved playing Kabaddi. 
• Even though people thought girls shouldn't play tough sports like Kabaddi, the sisters didn't give up. 
• They started a Kabaddi club to teach others. This shows it's important for girls to have the same chances in sports and to change what people think girls can do.

3. Importance of Strong Will and Determination

• Leela and Heera's excitement about their Kabaddi matches demonstrates the significance of having a strong will and determination to overcome challenges and achieve success. 
• Despite facing difficulties, their passion for Kabaddi kept them motivated, and they even won matches against the odds.

4. Family Support and Encouragement

• The story of the sisters playing Kabaddi shows how important it is to have support from family when you're chasing your dreams. 
• Even though others didn't like it, the sisters' uncles and mom encouraged them to play Kabaddi and even helped them start a club.

5. Adaptability and Creativity

• Leela's story of hurrying from a movie to a Kabaddi match shows how it's important to be able to adjust and think on your feet when unexpected things happen. 
• Even though they were running late, the sisters figured out a solution and still made it to the match. 
• This teaches us that being flexible and thinking quickly is important not just in sports, but also in life.

Facts to Remember

Karnam Malleshwari

• Karnam Malleshwari is a weightlifter from Andhra Pradesh. Her dad works as a police constable. She began lifting weights when she was 12 and can now lift 130 kilograms. Karnam has won 29 medals in international competitions. Additionally, her four sisters also lift weights.

P.T. Usha

• P. T. Usha, another Indian athlete, is known as the "Queen of Indian track and field." In 1998, she competed in the Asian Championships in Athletics and, along with her team, set a national record of 44.43 seconds in the 4 x 100 meters relay, winning gold.