ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GYMKHANA
From Hindi gend-khānā, literally: ball house, from khāna house; influenced by gymnasium.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GYMKHANA»
The term «gymkhana» is quite widely used and occupies the
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English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GYMKHANA»
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Since their debut appearance in "Punch" over 40 years ago, Norman Thelwell's cartoons and drawings have delighted millions of people all over the world. He died in February 2004.
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The GREAT
GYMKHANA GAMBLE SHORT STIRRUP CLUB 3
Experiencing nightmares about falling off his horse, young Max Morrison is disgusted by his twin sister and their friends' enthusiam over the forthcoming Thistle Ridge Summer Gymkhana. Original.
The faint of heart need not apply for the exciting, fast-paced sport of gymkhana (
or gaming, as it's known in some parts of the United States). If you decide to
compete in gymkhana, you'll find yourself galloping at top speed across arenas, ...
Audrey Pavia, Janice Posnikoff, D.V.M., 2011
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Nainital: The Land of Trumpet and Song ; Based on J.M. ...
The Nainital Gymkhana was established in 1883 by the enthusiastic and sporting
Britishers. Hockey tournament was started in 1890 and football tournaments were
started in 1899. Colvin Cricket Club was started by Maharaja Balrampur in ...
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Corvette, 1968-1982 : Parts Interchange Manual
You should be aware that cars with the F-4l or the Gymkhana suspension options
used higher rated springs than the standard Corvette. Better handling can be had
if you use the higher rated springs. Note: Front coil springs and front and rear ...
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Thelwell's Pony Panorama: Includes Thelwell's
Gymkhana, ...
Taking a break from the familiar catastrophes of the Gymkhana and the trials of Penelope and her beloved but irascible Kipper, Norman Thelwell slips on a stetson and leaps into the saddle from the upstairs window of the Golden Nuggett ...
In this context, the bicycle gymkhana, favouring cycling decorum and propriety
over athleticism (though many of the events of the gymkhana required significant
bicycle-handling skill), may have been a cycling event but it was also a bourgeois
...
Dr Peter Cox, Dr Dave Horton, Dr Paul Rosen, 2012
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The South African Dictionary of Sport
Strict rules are applied to gymkhana, particularly as it is a hard, fast sport,
requiring a high degree of skill on the part of both horse and rider. The use of
spurs and whips is strictly forbidden. dismounting getting down off a horse gallop
top speed ...
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Miss
Gymkhana, R.G. Menzies and Me: Small Town Life in the ...
Autobiography set in the 1950s of a young girl who lived in the Victorian seaside town of Sorrento. The author later became a teacher of English and History in various government schools.
Jayan Munakkakadavu, the secretary of the Gymkhana Arts and Sports Club, met
, for the first time, Parinju Chakramakkal, the retired headmaster, on the verandah
of the collector's office. They were sitting on the same bench. The youthfulness ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GYMKHANA»
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gymkhana is used in the context of the following news items.
Donaldson saddles up as equine ambassador
Meanwhile, as equine ambassador for the county, Donaldson will be headed to the State Gymkhana Sept. 12-13 and the Wisconsin State Expo ... «Daily Union, Jul 15»
Coaches, teammates stand by 'humble', 'hardworking' Hiken Shah
I realised he was talented and asked him to come over to the PJ Hindu Gymkhana nets. He did not have money to buy a kit so I bought him one. «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
Mollel Tops Sterling Golf Tourney
Arusha — The monthly Sterling competition for professional golfers ran again at the Arusha Gymkhana Club (AGC) with all-time champion Nuru ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Curtorim Gymkhana emerge champions
MARGAO: Curtorim Gymkhana registered a comfortable 2-0 victory over Navelim Sporting Club to lift the 30th Strikers Trophy football ... «Oherald, Jul 15»
DGC to host Tango tennis tourney
THE Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC) has organised the Tango Open Juniors Tennis Tournament to be held at the club's courts from July ... «Daily News, Jul 15»
Eid Mela at Gymkhana grounds? No, say Hindu groups | Meerut …
MEERUT: After word spread that the district administration had granted permission for the Eid Mela at Gymkhana, members of the the Hindu ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
Curtorim Gymkhana storm into final
MARGAO: Curtorim Gymkhana blanked St Anthony Sports Club, Colva 2-0 to move into the final of Young Strikers All-Goa football tournament ... «Oherald, Jul 15»
Git-Along Horse Club hosts summer gymkhana
"A gymkhana is basically games on horses," said Harris, who's also the vice president of the club. "Families and friends get together and we just ... «CJDC, Jul 15»
Gymkhana founders reveal plans for Soho restaurant serving Tamil …
The family behind Trishna, Gymkhana, Bubbledogs, and other London restaurants that are among the most successful of recent years including ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
'Drags and Gymkhana' Car Festival 2015
Drags and Gymkhana 2015 was hosted by Club TT Motorsports over the weekend at the Kenya Motor Sport Club in South C, Nairobi. It is an ... «The Star, Jul 15»
