Class 9 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 11: The Modern Olympic Games
"The Modern Olympic Games" is a chapter of about eight pages that closes the unit. Students are likely to learn how the Games were revived in the nineteenth century, how they have grown, India's participation and notable achievements, and the Olympic symbols and ceremonies. It builds on the previous two chapters and links with the English chapter on a Paralympic athlete. Researching an Indian Olympian and presenting their story makes it engaging.
This is chapter 11 of 23 in Khel Praveen, the Class 9 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in the Olympism section, and begins on page 88 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "The Ancient Olympic Games" and is followed by "Sports and Inclusivity".
Participation and reflection matter more than performance in "The Modern Olympic Games". Students are encouraged to link what they read with their own routines, to research and present, and to set realistic personal goals. Assessment follows the book's guidance and looks at effort, understanding and attitude as well as skill.
Families can support "The Modern Olympic Games" by encouraging regular activity, talking about what the student read and finding stories of athletes or traditions in your own community. Avoid focusing only on winning.
Understanding and activity go together in "The Modern Olympic Games". The book asks students to appreciate the history, ethics and science behind the games they play as well as to practise them, and to discuss, research and reflect. Safe practice, inclusion and fair play are stressed. The chapter works well with short projects, discussion, demonstration and a connection to the student's own activity.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.