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The
earliest mention of Mallakhamb can be traced back to the 12th
Century where it is mentioned in the classic “MANASOLHAS”
(1135 A.D.).For about seven centuries after that, the art form
remained dormant until it was given a new lease of life by BALAMBHATTADADA
DEODHAR, the renowned teacher of PESHWA BAJIRAO-II during the
first half of the 19th century.
However, competitive Mallakhamb at the National level first made
its appearance at the National Gymnastics Championships held at
the Pahadganj Stadium, Delhi, in the year 1958. It was here that
the Gymnastic Federation of India proposed to recognize the game
and include it in subsequent National Gymnastics Championships. |
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PURPOSE
AND GOAL OF
CODE OF POINTS |
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To guarantee an objective and uniform evaluation of exercises
in competitive Mallakhamb. |
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To
provide a basis by which evaluation of Mallakhamb competition
at the National Championships or Selection Trials and other recognized
Invitational Competitions can be standardized, since it is recommended
that this Code of Point be utilized at all National, State, District
Level Championships and Selection Trials.
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To
act as a guideline for competitors and coaches in preparing for
the competitions. |
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To
act as a technical guideline for organising Mallakhamb Competitions. |
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POLE
MALLAKHAMB |
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HANGING
MALLAKHAMB |
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ROPE
MALLAKHAMB |
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In
this type a vertical wooden pole of Teak wood or Sheesam is fixed
in the ground. The pole is smeared with castor oil, which helps
to minimize excessive friction as the body comes in contact with
the pole. |
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This
type of Mallakhamb is similar to the Pole Mallakhamb, but as the
name indicates, a wooden pole shoter in length than the standard
Pole Mallakhamb is hung with the aid of hooks and a chain, leaving
a gap between the ground and the bottom of the Mallakhamb. |
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Rope
Mallakhamb was previously performed on a cane but nowadays, due
to unavailability of good cane, a cotton rope is used. Performers
are expected to perform various exercises without knotting the rope
in anyway. |
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