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DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS AND SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS Dr. Davender Singh Yadav Assistant Professor SCERT, Delhi ABSTRACT The origin of sports is as old as the history of mankind. Man's intense struggle for livelihood was balanced in the form of games and games. Initially these were done only for pastime, leisure and entertainment, but now they have become a way to name, fame and monetary gain and lucrative profession. Modern games are full of competitive spirit, and are played to win. Sports have become the order of the day around the world. Countries with sporting excellence are given special attention and respect by fellow nations. As a result, all nations are seriously involved to excel in the field of sport, so that they can add more feathers to their crown. Currently, sport is not just a display of muscle power, but a game of the brain. Along with a healthy body, knowledge of a rich mind is also essential. India is the second most populous country in the world. But it is lagging behind in the field of sports, and the gold medal at the Olympic Games is still a 'rare for Indian sportspersons'. After independence, a large number of physical education and sports institutes have been established in the country, some of them offer research programs in the respective field. Therefore, to enhance sports performance, new methods and techniques have to be identified by sports persons and sports scientists. Keeping in view all the above considerations, the latest information should be provided to sports persons and sports scientists in a timely, effective and efficient manner. Libraries and information centers can play an important role in this context, while developing their need based collections, they should also provide IT based information services to sports persons and sports scientists.