Summary: The Lagori Champions

Introduction

Hello, little friends!
Today, we are going to read a super exciting story about a group of cheerful children who love to play together. Meet Ravi, Prakash, Deepa, Guneet, Nidhi, and Imran - they are all getting ready for a thrilling Lagori match in their village.

Let's join the Sundarpur Tigers and their opponents, the Green Warriors, to see who wins the big match and discover how teamwork, friendship, and traditional games bring everyone together.

Summary of the Story

The story is divided into two parts and follows a group of children in Sundar Nagar as they get ready for and participate in a Lagori match.

Part I

• The story begins with two cousins, Ravi and Prakash, who visit a children's park to play together.
• Ravi introduces Prakash to his friends: Guneet, Deepa, Nidhi, and Imran.
• While talking, they discuss an upcoming Lagori match.
• Prakash, hailing from Rajasthan, shares that he knows Lagori as Satoliya in his state, surprising and exciting the other children.
• Imran explains the rules of Lagori: seven flat stones are stacked in the centre of a field.
• One team throws a ball to knock down the stones, while the other team tries to rebuild them.
• The team throwing the ball attempts to hit players rebuilding the stack to stop them.
• Players must stay within the field's boundary.
• The friends decide to include Prakash in their team, called the Sundarpur Tigers, recognising his speed.
• Deepa is chosen as the team's captain.
• They will compete against the Green Warriors, a team from a nearby village.
• The children are enthusiastic and ready for the match.

Part II

• The following day, the match commences. The referee signals the start, and Deepa throws the ball to knock down the pile of stones.
  
• The players begin to rebuild the stack while evading the ball thrown by the others.
• Ravi, Deepa, Nidhi, and Prakash collaborate to stack the stones one by one.
• The players make every effort to hit them with the ball, but the Tigers are swift.

Game Progress

• Ravi stacks two stones and ducks to avoid the ball.
• Deepa adds another stone, and Nidhi places the fourth and fifth stones.
• With only one stone left, Ravi places the sixth stone.
• Finally, Prakash sets the seventh stone on top just before the players can hit him.
• The referee blows the final whistle, and the Tigers win the match.
• After the game, players from both teams shake hands and thank each other for a good game.
• The villagers clap and cheer for both teams.
• The referee raises the hands of both captains, showing respect for everyone.
• The children feel happy and say that playing Lagori is more enjoyable than video games.
• The match brings the whole village together, teaching everyone the importance of teamwork and the joy of playing traditional games.

Moral of the Story

​The story "The Lagori Champions" teaches us that working together helps us win and have fun. It shows that friendship, teamwork, and fair play are important in every game. It also reminds us that playing outdoor games like Lagori keeps us active, happy, and brings everyone together.

Difficult Words

• Match: A game or competition played between two teams.
• Stacked: Arranged one on top of another in a specific way for the game.
• Opponent: The team or person you play against in a game.
• Boundary: A line that marks the edge of the playing area.
• Referee: A person who ensures the game is played fairly.
• Dodged: Moved quickly to avoid being hit.
• Teamwork: Working together with others to achieve a goal.
• Warriors: Brave fighters or players in a game.