Jagran correspondent, Moradabad. In the digital era, where children are becoming limited to mobiles, tablets and TV screens, parents are now making new efforts to keep them away from internet media and long screenings. In this sequence, the horse riding competition organized at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Police Academy emerged as a positive initiative for children and parents.
The presence of a large number of children to watch the competition proved that if given the right environment and opportunity, they take equal interest in outdoor activities. At around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, many children like Vedika, Bhoomi, Pari, Aaradhya, Shiva, Priyanshu, Radhika, Aarohi, Divyanshi, Tanya and Manya had reached the field. These children, dressed in colorful clothes, looked very excited about the horse riding competition.
As soon as the horsemen entered the field with their horses, the children's eyes would sparkle. He kept cheering the players by clapping and watching every stunt carefully. During the conversation, the children told that they had come specifically to watch the horse riding competition. He said that his parents do not allow him to look at his mobile phone for long.
Watching TV is allowed only for one hour a day. Emphasis is laid on spending the rest of the time in studies, sports and other creative activities. The children also said that by coming here they are getting a chance to learn about outdoor games and sports. It's great to see riders building coordination with their horses and overcoming obstacles.
Parent Ramesh said that addiction to internet media and mobile is having a negative impact on the physical and mental development of children. Watching the screen for a long time causes problems like eye problems, irritability and lack of concentration. For this reason they are trying to involve children in outdoor activities.
Events like horse riding competitions not only provide entertainment to children but also increase discipline, patience and self-confidence in them. While watching the horse riding, many children also asked questions about the horses. They were curious to know how the horses are trained, how long the riders practice and what things are kept in mind to win the competition.
Some children even said that they want to learn horse riding when they grow up. The horse riding competition organized at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Police Academy is an inspiring experience not only for the players but also for the children and parents. Such events will increase enthusiasm for sports in children and they will take steps towards a healthy lifestyle.
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