ROCK CLIMBING::SYNERGY BETWEEN BODY , MIND
AND INTTELIGENCE
I used to write as a hobby. Got some articles published in
Marathi news papers. But then couldn’t find good subject to write
on and my writing fell behind. My dear ones wanted me to start it
again, and thanks to their motivation I am writing this.
I was actually delaying writing ,thinking that who’s going to
read my blog and on what subject will I write. But then suddenly I
got a good subject which was always in front of me, ROCK CLIMBING. My
sport. Rock climbing is a very less known sport in world specially in
our country. Doesn’t have the glamour like cricket or tennis but in
my opinion climbing is the only sport which requires each and every
aspect of person , every sense to be strong and sharp. Climbing
actually can be described as synergy between body , mind and even
intellect. Question is ‘how so?’
For those who don’t know what rock climbing is, its not just
climbing the mountains or trekking. Rock climbing so far different
from trekking. There are specific routes on rock walls or boulders or
on artificial climbing walls which have to be climbed with limited
holds.
When we take other sports, like outdoor sports which need
improved physical strength, techniques. In indoor games like chess or
carom, one should be perfected in aim, or totally depends on
intelligence. But when it comes to Rock climbing, person is actually
dealing with his life, when he is on rock , 100fts above the ground ,
and that time only physical strength or only intelligence doesn’t
help. He has to synchronize his physical strength, breathing, will
power, mental focus, intelligence to determine moves, awareness of
surroundings and technique at the very same time. Taking a fall is
also a very essential technique in climbing. Even meditation and
visualization is practised by some climbers before climbing high
grade routes. So climbing literally includes all senses.
This is the one sport where you are on your own while
climbing. No one can help you climb or make your climb bad. So you
can’t hold someone else responsible for your success or failure.
There is no room for blame games when it comes to performing in
climbing competitions. It is an individual game.
Rock climbing also helps person to become a better human being.
In climbing one has to put his life to risk. That makes a person to
understand the preciousness of life he has got. Your attitude
towards other people changes. you start respecting people, learning
from them, start helping others who look up to you for guidance. And
you actually feel the joy in being around so many people. It makes
you a social person. You go to various places in India and abroad,
meet new cultures, make new friends. All this exploration makes you
humble in many ways and keeps you down to earth always. Climbing is a
healthy competition. Climbers climb high grades for their own
satisfaction, for their passion. When someone climbs that climbers
hardest route , he actually feels great about it, encourages the
other climbers to reach new heights. This attitude teaches you to be
happy about someone else’s success which is very hard thing to do
these days.
Huge advantage of climbing is, it takes you closer to the
nature and its creations. You actually fall in love with rocks. Even
small boulder makes you feel like you have got the treasure. Nature
makes you humble in every possible way. Now a days many girls and
even physically challenged people are finding climbing as passion.
Climbing gives them self-confidence, will power and self realization
that they are not less than anyone else , in fact they are better
than many other people in so called strong society.
People are reluctant to get in climbing because of the
risk factor of the sport but now number of climbers is increasing ,
thanks to the passionate climbers who do everything to promote this
awesome sport among the youngsters. India is a paradise for climbers.
Our country has so many types or rocks to climb on. Every mountain
range has its different type of rock formation. Funny part is foreign
climbers are more fascinated by our rocks than our own people. But
fortunately the situation is changing. Indian climbers are making
their mark on international level. Climbers from India have won
silver, bronze and also gold medals in international climbing
competitions. (Gold in Asian Youth Championship (Ankit Sharma,
Debala Devi, Neha Prakash), Gold in Para climbing World Cup ( Manikandan
Kumar).) Some best Indian climbers are increasing their grade
of climbing and they are now part of international climbing teams.
Pioneer of professional climbing in India is our own best climber
'Vaibhav Mehta’ who is inspiring young generation to get
into climbing. Club like Girivihar( Navi Mumbai) which
conducts the very first and the only International bouldering
competition in India,which is also recognized by IFSC is
example of passionate climbers who literally give their everything to
promote this sport. Now its time for other people to support these
efforts by promoting and financing these kinds of events and
sponsoring Indian climbers to train hard with advance equipments n
facilities and go climbing internationally. These efforts will help
rock climbing flourish as sport and get recognition as professional
sport too.
At the end , only thought comes to mind is CLIMBING IS
FUN. UNTAINTED JOY.
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