After the 1920 Games, Tug of War was removed from the Olympic Programme along with 33 other sports. During this time, the IOC decided their were too many sports and too many participants competing, so took the decision to remove a number of sports, and unfortunately, one of those wasRead More →

The following are all vegan friendly – Marzipan, 61% Nicaragua & 74% Peru. Is Ritter Sport dairy-free? This accidentally vegan variant of Ritter Sport isn’t suitable for those with a dairy allergy due to factory methods. However, for those without a lactose problem, you can enjoy this almond-y slab ofRead More →

Early on, warriors might use a variety of weapons and the bow might have been used by just about anyone. Later, with the advent of the hoplite phalanx, archers became light-armed specialists. … The archers were Greek and likely derived from the lower classes of citizens. What sports were inRead More →

Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical – performed on a stage to an audience utilizing costumes, scenic design and lighting. It can tell a story or express a thought, concept or emotion. Ballet dance can be magical, exciting, provoking orRead More →

Olympic History It was in 2008 in Beijing that BMX made its debut on the Olympic programme. The men’s event was won by Latvia’s Maris Strombergs. In the women’s event, it was France’s Anne-Caroline Chausson who took the first Olympic title in this discipline. Who is the best BMX riderRead More →

Since trampolining became an Olympic sport in 2000, many more countries have started developing programs. Is the trampoline an Olympic sport? Trampoline gymnastics is the newest of gymnastics’ three Olympic disciplines, having been added to the Olympic programme in at Sydney 2000. Since Beijing 2008, the men’s side of theRead More →

Sport (or sports) is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. What is not considered a sport? Games not Sports Games such as chess,Read More →

Paddy McGuinness (Top Gear, Take Me Out, Phoenix Nights) is the new host, becoming the fourth presenter of the series after Barker, David Vine and David Coleman. He’ll be joined by two new team captains, Olympic hockey star Sam Quek and England rugby player Ugo Monye. Who are the presentersRead More →

Top 10 Tips For Starting Out In Basketball Get in shape. Basketball is a physically challenging sport so it’s best to be in as good a condition as possible. … Practice. … Dribble with your weak hand. … Shooting. … Jumping. … Don’t dribble too hard. … Master some skills,Read More →