Louis Sport in the Soviet Union

2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4831-5591-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 154 Seiten, Web PDF

Sport in the Soviet Union, Second Revised Edition focuses on the development of sports in the Soviet Union, particularly noting the sport programs and contributions of sports organizations in the development of sports in the country. The manuscript first offers information on the historical background of sports in the Soviet Union, including contemporary organizations of Soviet sports and sports for children. The text then discusses various sports played in the country. These include soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis, table tennis, and badminton. The text also underscores the involvement of Soviets in other sports, such as badminton, skating, gymnastics, track and field, hockey, judo, and fencing. The Soviets excelled in more strenuous sports, such as weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, mountaineering, and cycling. The book also notes that Soviets are also interested in water sports, such as water polo, yachting, rowing, canoeing, swimming, and diving. The book also offers information on the medal tally of the Soviet Union in different Olympic Games. The manuscript is a vital reference for readers and sports enthusiasts wanting to explore the development of sports in the Soviet Union.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Victor

Louis, Jennifer

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Sport in the Soviet Union;3
3;Copyright Page;4
4;Table of Contents;6
5;Preface;8
6;Part I: Introduction;10
6.1;Chapter 1. Historical Background;12
6.2;Chapter 2. Sport for Children;18
6.3;Chapter 3. GTO and The Sport Ranking System;23
6.4;Chapter 4. Contemporary Organization of Soviet Sport;27
6.5;Chapter 5. Training;33
7;Part II: Sport by Sport;36
7.1;Chapter 1. Soccer;38
7.2;Chapter 2. Rugby;48
7.3;Chapter 3. Basketball;50
7.4;Chapter 4. Volleyball;53
7.5;Chapter 5. Handball;55
7.6;Chapter 6. Tennis;56
7.7;Chapter 7. Table Tennis;58
7.8;Chapter 8. Badminton;59
7.9;Chapter 9. Bandy;62
7.10;Chapter 10. Ice Hockey;63
7.11;Chapter 11. Field Hockey;69
7.12;Chapter 12. Skiing;72
7.13;Chapter 13. Skating and Figure Skating;74
7.13.1;Skating;74
7.13.2;Figure Skating;75
7.14;Chapter 14. Gymnastics;77
7.15;Chapter 15. Track and Field;80
7.16;Chapter 16. Archery;84
7.17;Chapter 17. Shooting;86
7.18;Chapter 18. Weight Lifting;94
7.19;Chapter 19. Boxing;100
7.20;Chapter 20. Wrestling;104
7.21;Chapter 21. Judo;110
7.22;Chapter 22. Fencing;113
7.23;Chapter 23. Swimming and Diving;116
7.24;Chapter 24. Water Polo;123
7.25;Chapter 25. Yachting;124
7.26;Chapter 26. Rowing;126
7.27;Chapter 27. Canoeing;130
7.28;Chapter 28. Mountaineering;132
7.29;Chapter 29. Equestrian Sports;135
7.30;Chapter 30. Cycling;141
7.31;Chapter 31. Modem Pentathlon;144
8;Appendix I: A Note on Sporting Venues in the Moscow Area;148
9;Appendix II: Soviet Olympic Results;150