Amazing Sports Facts That Will Surprise You!
Sports are a source of joy, and excitement to millions worldwide. These facts about your favorite games could be just the entertainment you need after a nail-biter.http You will be hard-pressed to find someone who knew these sports facts existed.
Origin of the Olympic Games
First Olympiad took place in ancient Greece. They started in 776 BC! Events in running, long jump, shot put javelin and boxing wrestling were staged with live competitors! The competitions were held in honor of the Greek god, Zeus and they could only be contested by men. The Olympics have grown significantly and now include athletes from across the globe.
The Fastest Grown Sport
Ever Run Into Pickleball Before? This is one of the fastest sports in growth. It is a blend of tennis, badminton and ping pong! It is a game that people of all ages can enjoy. Pickle ball is so easy to learn, that many schools have courts at school and in communities. You never knew a game called pickleball would take off eh?
WIERD ORIGINS OF FOOTBALL
Soccer, which is the root of Football in some places (US), has interesting origins. It was born in China more than 2000 years ago. It was known as a game “Cuju”, that literally translates into, kicking the ball. A lot has happened since then. Most beloved sport planet wide today with billions of fans.
A Legendary Baseball Record
However, there is an MLB record. 2,632 CONSECUTIVE GAMES (Cal Ripken Jr.) That is to say, he played every game for one day over 16 years. His immaculate dedication and his adeptness are stratosphere; this milestone will be difficult to surpass.
A Very Old Sport
Wrestling is the 1st ever sport invented by human beings. Ancient Egypt circa 3000 BC. The sport is still popular today and has been included as part of the Olympic Games. This form of sport is a competition, where wrestlers show off their strength and skill.
To sum up, sports have a bunch of strange dudes within them and all this stuff is pretty fun but mostly really interesting. Every sport had its story, whether it dates back to ancient traditions or new age games. The sports world is vast, so keep navigating and you will always find something novel to explore!
