Sports | GK Olympiad for Class 2 PDF Download

Introduction

• Sports and games are activities we play to have fun, stay fit, and make friends. They help us run, jump, think, and have fun with friends. Whether it’s kicking a ball, hitting a shuttlecock, or hiding from a seeker, every game is an adventure.
•  Some games are played outside in open places like parks, and we call them Outdoor Games. 
• Others are played inside a room or building, and we call them Indoor Games. 
• Let's explore some Outdoor and Indoor Games. 

Outdoor Games 

These games are played outside in big spaces like fields or playgrounds.
Some famous outdoor games are as follows,

1. Cricket

Cricket is a fun game with a bat and a ball. Two teams play, and each team has 11 players. One team hits the ball (batting), and the other tries to catch it or stop it (fielding).

• Bat: A flat stick used to hit the ball.

• Ball: A small, hard round object.

• Wicket: Three sticks in the ground with two small pieces on top.

• Run: When players run between wickets to score points. 

• Fun Fact: Sachin Tendulkar is a famous Indian cricket player.

2. Football

Football is a game where players kick a ball to score goals. Each team has 11 players. In some places, like the USA, it’s called soccer.

• Ball: A round object you kick.

• Goal: A net where you kick the ball to score.

• Kick: Using your foot to hit the ball. 

• Fun Fact: Sunil Chhetri is a famous Indian football player.

3. Hockey

Hockey is played with a stick and a small ball. Each team has 11 players, and they try to hit the ball into a goal.

• Stick: A long tool to hit the ball.

• Goal: A net where the ball goes to score.

• Pass: Hitting the ball to a teammate.

4. Basketball

Basketball is a game where 5 players on each team throw a ball into a high basket to score.

• Basket: A hoop where the ball goes.

• Dribble: Bouncing the ball while moving.

• Shoot: Throwing the ball to the basket.

5. Badminton

Badminton is a game where players hit a shuttlecock over a net with a racket. 

• Shuttlecock: A feathered object you hit.

• Racket: A tool to hit the shuttlecock.

• Net: A barrier the shuttlecock goes over.

• Fun Fact: Saina Nehwal is a famous Indian player of badminton.

Indoor Games

These games are played inside a room or building. 
Some famous indoor games are as follows,

1. Chess

Chess is a thinking game played on a checkered board with 2 players. Each player has pieces like pawns and a king.

• Board: A square with black and white boxes.

• Pawn: A small piece that moves forward.

• Checkmate: When the king can’t escape.

• Fun Fact: D Gukesh, a Grandmaster from India, is the current World Chess Champion. 

2. Carrom

Carrom is a fun table game where players flick a striker to hit small pieces into pockets.

• Striker: A big piece you flick.

• Pocket: Holes at the corners of the board.

• Pieces: Small round objects to hit.

3. Ludo

Ludo is a board game where players roll a dice to move their pieces to the center.

• Dice: A cube with numbers you roll.

• Piece: Small objects you move on the board.

• Board: A colorful square with a path.

4. Hide-and-Seek

Hide-and-Seek is a game where one player closes their eyes, and others hide!

• Hide: Finding a secret spot.

• Seek: Looking for hidden players.

• Base: A safe spot to run to

Why Play Games?

Before knowing about outdoor and Indoor Games , Let us see why it is necessary to play games.

• Exercise: Running, jumping, and throwing make your body strong.

• Thinking: Games like chess or Ludo make you plan and solve problems faster than before.

• Friends: Playing with others helps you share and make new buddies.

• Fun: Games make you laugh and feel happy!

• Fun Fact: Games like kabaddi and kho-kho are traditional and connect us to our culture!

Staying Safe While Playing

Games are fun, but we need to stay safe. Here are some tips:

• Listen to Adults: Follow your teacher or coach’s rules to avoid getting hurt.

• Warm Up: Stretch or jump a little before playing to keep your body ready.

• Be Careful: Don’t push or run too fast in crowded places.

• Drink Water: Stay hydrated, especially when playing outside in the sun.

• Fun Fact: Wearing a helmet in polo or shin guards in football keeps you safe and ready to play!