Grand Master releases 'Sports diary' by Rama Mohan

Vijayawada, July 24 (UNI) Grand Master Koneru Humpy today released a 150-page handbook, 'Sports diary,' authored by Sports Authority of India (SAI) gymnastic coach and international gymnastic judge Y Rama Mohan, at the newly built indoor hall in Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation stadium premises here.

The book contains many interesting and useful tips for the sportspersons right from the beginners to the top class, to hone their skills.

Speaking on the occasion, Humpy said she was much delighted to release the book as she thought of maintaining a diary since long time.

She said the book would be beneficial to sportspersons in the country.

The diary included details about fitness regime, diet, nutrition and work loads.

Krishna district sports development officer B Sudhakar said the book also contained daily training schedule, weekly training schedules and annual training schedule.

Information about the performances and achievements of celebrity sportspersons of yesteryears in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and other World Championships was mentioned in the diary.

Sudhakar said the main concept of the diary was that sportspersons should maintain a regular training diary so that after reaching top levels or after completing annual training, he or she could review and correct their schedules and drawbacks.

Mohan said he would be sending copies of the book to sports associations and coaches all over the country for the benefit of the youngsters.

The copies of the diary would also be sent to schools and colleges as a strong foundation was the need of the hour for greater achievements in national and international events.

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