Chapter 8: The Lagori Champions
Chapter Introduction
“The Lagori Champions” is an exciting story about a group of children who play a traditional Indian game called Lagori. The story begins with Ravi introducing his cousin Prakash to his friends in the park. The children are preparing for an important Lagori match between their team, the Sundarpur Tigers, and the Green Warriors from a nearby village.
Through this story, we learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, and the joy of playing traditional games. The chapter shows how outdoor games bring people together and create happiness in the community. It also teaches that winning is important, but playing fairly and appreciating others is even more important.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
The story begins with Ravi and his cousin Prakash going to the park. Ravi’s friends are excited because there is a Lagori match the next day. They want Prakash to join their team because he is a good runner.
Prakash does not know about Lagori. Nidhi and Imran explain that Lagori is a game played with seven flat stones stacked one over the other. One team throws a ball to knock down the stack. The other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding being hit by the ball.
Prakash tells them that in Rajasthan, this game is called Satoliya. The children are happy to learn that their favourite game has another name in a different state.
Their team is called the Sundarpur Tigers, and Deepa is the captain. They are playing against the Green Warriors. The field has a boundary, and players must not cross it.
The next day, the match begins. The referee blows the whistle, and Deepa throws the first shot. The stones scatter. The Sundarpur Tigers try to rebuild the stack while the Green Warriors throw the ball to stop them.
The game becomes exciting. Ravi, Nidhi, Deepa, and others work together. Finally, Prakash places the seventh stone just before the final whistle blows.
The referee announces that the Sundarpur Tigers have won the match. Both teams shake hands and appreciate each other. The villagers clap and cheer for both teams. The match brings everyone together and reminds them of the joy of teamwork and traditional games.
Message of the Story:
Teamwork helps us succeed.
Traditional games are fun and meaningful.
We should respect our opponents.
Winning is joyful, but sportsmanship is more important.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Match | A game or competition |
| Stacked | Placed one on top of another |
| Opponent | A person or team you compete against |
| Boundary | The line that marks the limit |
| Referee | A person who controls the game |
| Dodged | Moved quickly to avoid something |
| Teamwork | Working together as a team |
| Warriors | Brave fighters |
Question & Answers
1. Who introduced Prakash to his friends?
Ravi introduced his cousin Prakash to his friends in the park.2. What is Lagori?
Lagori is a traditional game played with seven flat stones stacked one over the other and a ball used to knock them down.3. What is Lagori called in Rajasthan?
In Rajasthan, Lagori is called Satoliya.4. What is the name of Deepa’s team?
Deepa’s team is called the Sundarpur Tigers.5. Who is the captain of the Sundarpur Tigers?
Deepa is the captain of the team.6. What is the name of the opponent team?
The opponent team is called the Green Warriors.7. Who blew the whistle to start the match?
The referee blew the whistle to start the match.8. Who took the first shot in the match?
Deepa took the first shot and knocked down the stones.9. What did the Sundarpur Tigers try to do during the match?
They tried to rebuild the stack of stones while avoiding the ball thrown by the Green Warriors.10. What did Prakash do before the final whistle?
Prakash placed the seventh stone on top of the stack just before the final whistle blew.11. Who won the Lagori match?
The Sundarpur Tigers won the match.12. What did the players do after the match ended?
The players from both teams shook hands and appreciated each other for a good game.13. How did the villagers react after the match?
The villagers clapped, cheered, and celebrated the match happily.14. What lesson do we learn about teamwork from this story?
We learn that working together helps in winning games and achieving goals.15. Why are traditional games important?
Traditional games bring people together, keep us active, and teach us teamwork and sportsmanship.