Tag: Games

Several women wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA, SAI demanding fair Asian Games trials

[ad_1]
New Delhi: Several women wrestlers, including medal winners from Commonwealth Games and Asian Championship, on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting “fair trials” for Asian Games amidst reports that the six protesting grapplers may be given exemption.

The 24 women wrestlers from Sir Chhotu Ram Akhada in Rohtak, who also wrote to SAI Director General Sandeep Pradhan, have conveyed that they won’t accept two-stage trial or any another relaxation given to the protesting grapplers.
The IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel has announced that Asian Games trials will be held on July 22-23 but did not reveal the criteria.

The wrestlers are even preparing to hit the roads for a fresh protest and approach the judiciary if any discriminatory decision is taken by the IOA ad-hoc committee.
Panel head Bhupender Singh Bajwa had on June 16 conveyed to the six protesting wrestlers — Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Sangeeta Phogat, Satyawart Kadian and Jirender Kinha — that they will have to compete in just one final bout against the winners of the initial trials.
According to sources, the ad-hoc panel is deliberating over a criteria which will exempt current Olympic and World Championship medallists from the trials, which will benefit Bajrang, Vinesh and Ravi Dahiya.
The IOA has to submit the names of the participating wrestlers by July 23.
“Even if only three Olympians were to be given concessions, this would be wrong to the youngsters,” the wrestlers said in the letter that was also marked to Home Minister Amit Shah and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

“We feel this decision (two-stage trial) is unfair and unjust to the other emerging wrestlers of the nation as we have to fight and win approximately four to five bouts and one more qualifying bout against one of these wrestlers and in contrast they have to just fight single bout to qualify which is biased, unjustified and against the spirit of right of equality.”
The letter further read, “India is a democratic country… and under Article 14 of the Indian constitution, every citizen must be given the right to equality.
“Indian constitution is liberal but the decision taken by the committee is against the fundamental rights of an individual’s opportunity as we are not getting equal opportunity and these six wrestlers are given special concession and benefits in the trials without any proper reason and it is highly opposable and objectionable.”
“We request you to reconsider this decision while keeping the rights, appeals, hope and future of all the talented emerging wrestlers in the account (sic).”
Manisha, winner of a bronze medal in the Asian Championship (Astana) and gold at the UWW Ranking Series event (Bishkek) this year, Pooja Gehlot, winner of a bronze medal at the Birmingham CWG along, along with 22 others, have signed the letter.
The signatories also include junior world championship bronze winner Ritika, U23 World Championship bronze winner Mansi, U23 Asian Championship silver medallist Rajni.
Talking to PTI, Manisha said, “There should be just one trial. They can beat us in competition and go to Asian Games. At least we will have satisfaction that they beat us. It is difficult to maintain weight. Two-stage trials is not acceptable.”
“Lot of athletes are with us. There should be fair trials,” she said.
Sarika, winner of bronze medal at the junior Asian Championship said, “If we have to protest or go to court, we are ready for everything. Wrestlers from Jalandhar, Sonepat, Jind and Hisar have also written letters to IOA and other authorities.”
Jagdish Dhanda, a coach at Sir Chhotu Ram Akhada in Rohtak also said that they will not accept any discrimination.
“From the first day we were opposing any such move. There are several junior and sub junior wrestlers who fear that it might happen to them also, so they have also come forward and signed the letter,” he said.
It is unclear if the six protesting wrestlers, who are in different parts of the world for training and competitions, will come back to India for trials this month.
[ad_2]
#women #wrestlers #write #Modi #IOA #SAI #demanding #fair #Asian #Games #trials
( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

July 13, 2023
Pelikas Toyz Brain Booster Games for Kids, Educational Toys for Kids 5 Years, Gift for Boys Girls 5 7 Years, Learning Toys, Magnetic Toys – Tangram (1 Unit)

Price: [price_with_discount]
(as of [price_update_date] – Details)

[ad_1]
Product Description

Pelikas Toyz Brain Games for Kids
Safety and Environmental Material
[Pre-school Education Toys
Challenging & Fun
Ideal Travel Game
Perfect Gift for Kids

But tangrams aren’t just fun – they’re also a powerful learning tool! By incorporating elements of geometry and math, tangram puzzles can help kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Plus, they’re a great way to encourage communication and team participation.
And the best part? Tangrams are also a great way to tackle math anxiety. Lots of kids (and even some parents!) struggle with math, but playing with tangram puzzles can help make math more approachable and less intimidating.
If you’re looking for a travel-friendly option, be sure to check out our magnetic tangram puzzles for kids aged 5 and up. They’ll be able to create their own puzzles and play on the go!
So why wait? Give tangram puzzles a try and see how they can help your child grow and learn in exciting new ways.

[ad_2]
#Pelikas #Toyz #Brain #Booster #Games #Kids #Educational #Toys #Kids #Years #Gift #Boys #Girls #Years #Learning #Toys #Magnetic #Toys #Tangram #Unit

April 27, 2023
Games fakers: Olympic ‘pseudo-volunteers’ plan to disrupt Paris 2024

[ad_1]
An anti-Olympics collective is aiming to disrupt next year’s Paris Games by recruiting fake volunteers. Saccage 2024, which translates as “Destruction 2024”, has already generated a buzz on social media with its “pseudo-volunteer” plan, saying they should be paid for their work.
“Volunteering is supposed to be for the common good and that is not the case for the Olympic Games – it does not have charitable aims,” said Saccage 2024 member Arthur, who declined to give his family name.
The 25-year-old, an environmental activist who lives in Saint-Denis, where the bulk of the Games will be organised, plans to withdraw at the last minute or try to disrupt the Games from within if he is selected to be a volunteer. Saccage and other critics of the Paris Olympics say the event will negatively affect the environment and benefit big businesses and elites, rather than locals.
Paris 2024 organisers did not immediately respond to a request for comment but have said in the past that they would organise “popular and spectacular Games” that will bring in millions of visitors.
Olympics organisers are looking to recruit 45,000 volunteers. They have said that volunteering – also widely used in past Games – is an opportunity to participate in the Olympics. The deadline for applications is 3 May. Paris 2024 have said they would take the time to ensure the “sincerity” of candidates and that volunteers would have a background check. Candidates are required to demonstrate their motivation and experience, and there will be interviews for some roles. Volunteers will receive uniforms, free travel and meal vouchers.
The Games are more than a year away and there is no certainty activists will be able to generate the numbers needed to disrupt events. However, the plan reflects a widespread discontent in France, with huge protests over a law increasing the pension age and hashtags linking opposition to the reform and the Olympics.
President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms have sparked unrest across France. Photograph: Stephane Lemouton-pool/SIPA/Shutterstock
Saccage could not say how many had signed up as would-be disruptors, but said it saw a rise in interest after President Emmanuel Macron rammed through the pensions law without a final vote in parliament.
Jan, a library worker in his 50s, said he came across the idea on Twitter after France’s Constitutional Council verdict gave its green light to the law. He had been striking and protesting against the pensions law, and said the fake volunteer plan was a “fun and constructive” way to continue the protests and, at the same time, oppose the Games and their impact.

This would not be the first time the Olympic Games have been used by activists to further their causes, said Jules Boykoff, a political scientist at Oregon University. “Money spent on the Olympics is not spent on basic needs such as housing, education, healthcare and pensions. The Games are a high-profile target for activist ire,” he said.
[ad_2]
#Games #fakers #Olympic #pseudovolunteers #plan #disrupt #Paris
( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

April 26, 2023
Shoot ’em up! California’s retro games arcades – in pictures

[ad_1]
Retrovolt Arcade in Calimesa. Through Bohbot’s lens, arcades open to the viewer like a tightly woven shortfilm, noire-esque even. There is a feeling of criminality within the photos, as if you’ve found your way into a speakeasy, where acts are taking place – hidden, fringe, and celebrated by those lucky few able to produce the password for the doorman. And in themidst of this are the machines themselves: grouped together in collections by those obsessed with them, tantalizing to touch, to play
[ad_2]
#Shoot #Californias #retro #games #arcades #pictures
( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

April 25, 2023
Toyzone Frog Eat Beans Game-3 Players-61021 | Eat The Beans | Hungry Frog Game for Kids | Multiplayer Games | Game for 3 Players | Board Game

Price: [price_with_discount]
(as of [price_update_date] – Details)

[ad_1]
This game is all about surprises and fun! Challenge your kids to be the fastest on the button – to collect the most beans and claim victory! No batteries required! Collect more beans to win or choose different beans of different colors.
two players are ideal for capturing kids’ imagination, attention, and enthusiasm;
bash the button to make your frog jump and eat the most peas the fastest
easy game to learn and play

[ad_2]
#Toyzone #Frog #Eat #Beans #Game3 #Players61021 #Eat #Beans #Hungry #Frog #Game #Kids #Multiplayer #Games #Game #Players #Board #Game

March 29, 2023
No formal discussions at ICC board meet on Pakistan playing World Cup games in Bangladesh

[ad_1]
New Delhi: ICC sources on Wednesday dismissed speculations about Pakistan playing their World Cup matches in Bangladesh instead of India due to the political tension between the two countries, terming it a “figment of imagination”.
The rebuttal came after reports that discussions were held during the recent ICC board meeting in Dubai about Pakistan possibly playing their league games in Bangladesh.
“No one knows if PCB chief Mr Najam Sethi has had any informal discussion with his Bangladeshi counterpart Najmul Hasan Papon but this can be said with a degree of certainty that no such discussions happened officially that Pakistan will play in Bangladesh,” an ICC board source privy to the developments told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
The source did point out that procurement of visas was an issue that was discussed and, contrary to conjectures made from the PCB’s part, the Indian cricket board has assured of all assistance.
“The BCCI has categorically said that there will be no problems with procurement of visas. One of the main points for a host country is that all participating nations will be given visas on time. From ICC’s part, Bangladesh is not even in its scheme of things as a co-host as of now,” the source said.
“Suppose Pakistan reach the semi-finals or win to play the finals, do they expect the matches to be played in Bangladesh. This is not a theatre of absurd happening,” the board member added.
The top brass in BCCI circles understands that this is a pressure put by the PCB to host the entire Asia Cup in Pakistan, which isn’t being looked upon as a feasible solution.
“We understand that this is a kind of pressure tactic applied by PCB because of the Asia Cup issue. But let me tell you, ultimately, Asia Cup will also be played in UAE or Qatar and probably Pakistan will also have to play its matches in one of these countries,” a BCCI source said.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and BCCI secretary Jay Shah has already made it clear that India is not travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup and that it will be held at a neutral venue.
“As far as Pakistan playing its Asia Cup games in Pakistan is concerned, the budget for the tournament is passed by the Asian Cricket Council. If ACC says that it’s not a commercially viable proposition to hold Asia Cup in two countries, how can Pakistan play its games at home. ACC, for all you know, might not pass the budget,” a board source said.
[ad_2]
#formal #discussions #ICC #board #meet #Pakistan #playing #World #Cup #games #Bangladesh
( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 29, 2023
Pakistan May Not Play Its 2023 ODI World Cup Games In India: Report. This Is The Likely Venue

[ad_1]
New Delhi, Mar, 29: With the confusion over where Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team over where the two sides might play in the Asia Cup, ESPN Cricinfo has reported a fresh development on the World Cup front. The ODI ICC World Cup is being held in India in October-November. According to the report, Pakistan could play its matches in Bangladesh. “The idea has been discussed at the ICC level,” the report claimed. This reported development comes as a hybrid model is coming up as an option for host venue of the Asia Cup.
Also, Wasim Khan, former CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board and the current General Manager of Cricket for the International Cricket Council (ICC) in an interview with ARY News claimed that Pakistan might also play their World Cup matches at a neutral venue.
“I don’t know if it would take place in a different country but a neutral venue is highly likely,” said Wasim on a question regarding the likely neutral venue for India’s Asia Cup fixtures.
“I don’t think that Pakistan will play their matches in India. I think their matches will also be held at a neutral venue just like India’s Asia Cup matches,” Wasim added.
Pakistan were initially announced as the Asia Cup hosts. However, in October, 2022, the Pakistan Cricket Board was caught off guard by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who stated that India would not travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup and that it would be held in a “neutral” venue. The PCB, under the then chairman Ramiz Raja, promptly responded and said that any such development might impact their plans to travelling to India for the World Cup.
Since then a stalemate has been there regarding the Asia Cup. According to report by news agency ANI, the Asia Cup 2023 is likely to be held in Pakistan, but India will play their games at a neutral venue. After a brief stalemate, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are working quickly to broker a compromise that could result in both teams playing their tournament matches against one another outside of Pakistan. India are likely to play their Asia Cup 2023 matches in either England, Oman, Sri Lanka or UAE.
“A meeting between the boards had been done a few days back and the tournament will be allowed to be held in Pakistan. India will play their matches at a neutral venue and will not travel to Pakistan, the venues where India could play their matches are likely to be Oman, UAE, England, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Though the decision will be decided later,” a source told ANI.
The foreign location is still to be determined, although the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka, and possibly England are viable candidates to host India’s matches, including at least two matches between India and Pakistan. The neutral venue is not confirmed but the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka and even England are potential contenders. If India book their place in the Asia Cup final, the summit clash will take place at a neutral venue.

[ad_2]
#Pakistan #Play #ODI #World #Cup #Games #India #Report #Venue
( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 29, 2023
Funskool Games – Chain Letters, Educational game, The letter sharing word game, Kids, adults & family game, 2 – 4 players, 8 & above

Price: [price_with_discount]
(as of [price_update_date] – Details)

[ad_1]
This Chain Letter Set is a letter-sharing word game that can be played by 2 to 4 players. Points are gained during the formation of a word against your opponent. The game offers a fun way to learn new words and it helps in improving the verbal skills of children.
Two to four players game
For ages 8 years and above

[ad_2]
#Funskool #Games #Chain #Letters #Educational #game #letter #sharing #word #game #Kids #adults #family #game #players

March 27, 2023
Monopoly Deal Card Game English (New), Toys for Families and Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 8 and Up, Fast Gameplay with Cards, Card Games, Games & Puzzles, Games

Price: [price_with_discount]
(as of [price_update_date] – Details)

[ad_1]
The Monopoly Brand Deal Card Game is all the fun of the Monopoly game in a quick-playing card game. It comes with 110 cards including Property Cards, Rent Cards, House and Hotel Cards, and Wild Property Cards. Action Cards let players do things such as charge rent and make tricky deals. House and Hotel Cards raise rent values. Wild Property Cards help players build Property sets. And, players pay their debts with Money Cards. Be the first player to collect 3 complete Property Card sets in different colors to win. This card game is a great way to play the Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game in as little as 15 minutes! The Hasbro Gaming, Parker Brothers, and Monopoly names and logos, the distinctive design of the gameboard, the four corner squares, the Mr. Monopoly name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro for its property trading game and game equipment.
Get a quick game in; it only takes about 15 minutes to play
Use Action Cards to charge rent and make tricky deals
Collect 3 Property Card sets to win

[ad_2]
#Monopoly #Deal #Card #Game #English #Toys #Families #Kids #Boys #Girls #Ages #Fast #Gameplay #Cards #Card #Games #Games #Puzzles #Games

March 23, 2023
Google Play Games on PC expanding to more regions

[ad_1]
San Francisco: Tech giant Google has announced that it is expanding its multi-platform gaming experience Play Games on PC to more regions.
“Google Play Games on PC is expanding to more regions and including more games loved by billions of users worldwide,” the tech giant said in an Android Developers blogpost on Tuesday.
The programme will be expanding to Japan and countries in Europe in the upcoming months with several new games including Garena Free Fire, Ludo King, and MapleStory M.
“With a catalogue of top-tier games and over 10 billion monthly sessions on mobile, our users have met this product with enthusiasm for its high-quality, high-performance emulation and cross-screen gameplay,” it added.
The company further said that it will roll out “Next Generation Player IDs” this year which will keep the users’ Player ID consistent across surfaces for any given game, while also enabling them to be unique across different games.
“With over 2 billion gamer profiles, Play Games Services stands at the core of ensuring seamless continuity across devices for Google Play Games,” Arjun Dayal, Director at Google Play Game, mentioned.
Subscribe us on

[ad_2]
#Google #Play #Games #expanding #regions
( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 16, 2023