Keimah Tluangpuia Blawk

Community Space/Activity Observed: Pickup Basketball Game at MZU Court Date & Time: 22nd April 2025, 4:40 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Mizoram University Basketball Court Objective of Observation: To observe informal communication, social behavior, and community dynamics during a casual sporting activity—specifically, a pickup basketball game involving students, locals, and staff. Descriptive Observation: On 22nd April, I participated in and observed a regular pickup basketball session at the MZU basketball court. There were 15 players present that day—slightly fewer than usual. The group included students from various semesters and departments, a few Tanhril local residents, and even one MZU non-teaching staff who frequently join the games. The first 10–12 players to arrive usually form the first two teams, and the rest wait on the side as challengers. In our regular system, the losing team steps out, and the challengers who’ve been sitting come in to face the winner. When there are mor...

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