WHY DON'T WE PROMOTE TENNIKOIT?
Tennikoit (or ring tennis) is an active sport where players
throw a circular rubber ring—or "koit"—over a net,
aiming to land it in the opponent's court.
Played on a badminton-sized court (12.2m x 5.5m), it can be played as singles (two players) or doubles (four players, including mixed doubles), typically scoring 21 points to win a set.
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Key Aspects of Tennikoit:
- Equipment: The "koit" is a rubber ring, and the net height is usually 1.83m (1.67m for sub-juniors).
- Gameplay: Players must catch the ring and
- immediately throw it back, usually with one hand.
- It is played both indoors and outdoors.
- Matches: Matches are typically decided by winning two out of three sets.
- Origins: Originating in the early 1900s, it is derived from deck tennis played on ships and is popular in India.
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- Players and Teams:
- Singles: One-on-one, with two players competing against each other.
- Doubles: Two-on-two, featuring men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles (one male, one female).
- Team Event: Sometimes played in a Davis Cup format involving multiple singles and doubles matches.
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PLEASE GIVE A BOOST TO THIS GAME.
MAKE IT POPULAR WITH YOUNG AND OLD.
PROMOTE IN COLONIES,APARTMENT HOUSES ALL OVER INDIA,
GET MORE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THIS SIMPLE SPORT.
OFFER FREE PLAIN TENNIKOIT RINGS AS PRESENTS AND GIFTS.
PROVIDE FREE PLAYING AND WITH REASONABLE
CHARGES THE COURTS IN THE SCHOOLS. APARTMENTS ETC.,
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- Tennikoit (ring tennis) is not highly popular in India due to limited government funding for non-Olympic games, low media visibility, and it being viewed primarily as a recreational "backyard" game rather than a prestigious sport.
- Despite being relatively popular in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, the game faces competition from mainstream sports like cricket.
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- Key Reasons for Limited Popularity:
- Lack of Support: The game lacks significant government funding, with the Tennikoit Federation of India needing to look for independent sponsorship, as funding for national championships has dwindled.
- Perceived as a Simple Pastime: Often misunderstood as merely a recreational activity for children, many people are unaware that it is a competitive, high-speed sport with state and national tournaments.
- Low Commercial Interest: Limited advertising and commercial sponsorship keep it behind sports like cricket and football.
- Declining Infrastructure: While easy to set up, interest has waned over the last five years, with fewer school and club facilities focusing on it.
- Lack of Olympic Status: Because it is not an Olympic sport, it receives less attention, although it is still played competitively
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- Despite these factors, it is considered an "all-weather" sport suitable for all ages. It remains popular in certain areas, with organizations working to promote the game further through events like the Premier Tennikoit League.
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- Tennikoit (or ring tennis) is believed to have originated in Germany in the early 20th century as a training activity for tennis players, with roots in deck tennis popular on ships.
- However, it gained significant popularity and competitive structure in India, where the Tennikoit Federation of India was later established, and is also widely played in South Africa
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- Key details regarding its origin and development include:
- Original Roots: Some sources cite German origins where it was used as a training activity.
- Direct Ancestor: It is widely considered a descendant of "deck tennis," a recreational game played with rope or rubber rings on ocean liners.
- Key Regions:While popular in Germany, South Africa, and Brazil, the game became exceptionally popular in India, with the Tennikoit Federation of India organizing the sport since 1965.
- Modern Recognition: The first official national championships were hosted in Germany (1929), followed by India and South Africa in 1960.
The sport is often listed with national federations in Germany, South Africa, and India - MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
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