Boxing is an ancient sport. The first images of fist fights were captured in a Sumerian cave as early as 3000 B.C. Antique fist fightsAn Egyptian relief from 2000 B.C. shows not only two men engaged in a fist fight, but also spectators. Boxing became very popular in Greece. In 688 BC fist fights were included in the program of the ancient Olympic Games. The rules of the time, it was forbidden to hit the torso, it was only possible to hit in the head. In ancient boxing there were no rounds, the fight took place until one of the fighters was unconscious or refused to continue. Boxing of the ancient world had nothing to do with technique and speed, preference was given to the force of the blow. Often boxing fights of that time ended with the death of the fighter. There were no gloves, and leather pads with metal inserts were worn on the bare hands. One of the most famous fighters was Diagoras

Modern boxing appeared in England in the 18th century. The first mention of fist fights appeared in 1681, and since 1689 fights began to be carried out regularly. The outfit initially did not include gloves, they were used only for training. Fists fought on a special arena, surrounded by ropes. For the victory of the fighter received a reward. Judges were present, if one of the boxers missed a punch and fell, the judge gave 30 seconds to recover, after that the fighter had to return to the ring on his own. If the boxer could not recover from the knockdown, victory was automatically awarded to the other.

At that time the fights were pretty tough, the bout took place until one of the fighters was completely incapacitated. But despite this, there were rules that could lead to the disqualification of a boxer. Punches below the belt were forbidden, it was impossible to hit if the opponent was on his knees, it was forbidden to make grapples and hold-downs. Fighting without gloves, although popular in England, but the authorities were against such competitions. A bare-knuckle fight would not infrequently end in severe injury to the fighters, and rowdy fans could put up a fight among themselves. The official fight required permission from the local authorities. In cases where permission was not obtained, the contest was held in quiet and deserted places. This was a severe offense that could lead to imprisonment.

In 1719, two of Britain’s strongest fighters, Figg and Sutton, met in the ring. The fight was for the title of champion and James Figg won. Figg was not only a boxer, but also a good swordsman and rapier fencer. He tried as much as possible to popularize boxing, to bring it to every corner of England and not only. Figg’s Boxing Academy was founded in 1722. The school taught the art of boxing, as well as fencing. A low fee was charged for the classes.
In 1743, English fighter Jack Broughton, a follower of James Figg, compiled a list of rules that formed the basis of boxing.
Ned Hend, the famous English boxer, Broughton’s disciple, introduced weight categories and also enriched boxing technique with new movements.

n 1867 a major change took place. Marquis Queensberry, together with the journalist John Chambers, developed a set of new rules, consisting of 12 points. Rounds began to last 3 minutes with a minute break between them, boxing gloves of both athletes had to have the same weight, stiff shoes were removed. Also, the well-known rule of counting 10 seconds was introduced, after the fall of one of the boxers.
The professional sport of boxing was established in 1892. That year, John Corbett and John Sullivan met in the ring. The last bare-knuckle champion of the world, Sullivan, lost by knockout in the 21st round.
Boxing became an Olympic sport in 1904 and has been a regular participant in the Olympics since 1920.

Greatest Boxers.

This list is controversial, it could be expanded to 50 boxers or reduced to two, three.

• American boxer Joe Louis is world heavyweight champion. He has 72 wins with 3 losses.
• Rocky Marciano is an undefeated boxer, world heavyweight champion.
• Another American, Sugar Ray Robinson is World Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion. He has 173 wins and only 19 losses.
• Probably the most famous boxer of all time is Cassius Clay or Mohamed Ali – world heavyweight champion. In his credit he has 56 wins and 5 defeats
• Mike Tyson is the heavyweight champion of the world. He was noted for his tremendous power and speed. Mike had the fastest fight in the history of boxing, the result was listed in the
• Guinness Book of Records.

 

 

Cybersport is a sport based on competitive activities using video games. It may also be referred to as computer or electronic sports.

The beginnings of the history of cybersports

In the 1970s, Stanford University hosts the first competition on the computer game Spacewar. This event took place in one of the university’s computer labs, and the first participants and spectators were lured there by free beer. In 1980, about ten thousand gamers from the United States competed in the Space Invaders championship.

In the 1980s, eSports was mainly based on the newly emerging gaming consoles. Since the release of Nintendo and Sega Genesis, many companies began to invest solidly in the cause of introducing people to video games.

A major breakthrough in the spread of computer games in the 90’s, the emergence of the Internet has given a major boost in the development of video games. Participants were able to hold competitions with each other in Quake or Warcraft.

Rapid development of eSports

In 90s, a whole series of tournaments took place, professional leagues such as Cyberathlete Professional League, Professional Gamers League appeared. Their goal is to spread eSports around the world, regularly holding competitions on the most popular games Counter-Strike and Quake.

In South Korea in the early 2000s there was a real boom in cybersports. Students, schoolchildren and the entire young population are choosing Internet cafes as their favorite place to relax. South Korea is one of the first countries to systematize eSports on a legislative level.

International level competition

Every year there are eSports competitions held in many countries around the world. Games are broadcast directly through the Internet, thus attracting a huge audience. The Olympic Games in eSports is considered to be the World Cyber Games tournament, which is held annually since 2000. Prestigious competitions are considered to be held by game manufacturers – The International on Dota 2 or the World Championship on League of legends.
In 2016, the World Cyber Sport Association was created.
It is expected that by 2020 the annual turnover of cybersports will exceed 5 billion dollars, which is more than in hockey or basketball.
These days, cybersport brings in a huge amount of money and spectator interest continues to grow. The largest prize pool in cybersports history was won by the Chinese team Wings Gaming in 2016 with $9.1 million, and the largest prize pool for Dota 2 was over $20 million.

A new kind of tennis, karting on ice and other ideas on how to remember to work out before summer.

If you think you’ve already tried all the activities, there are four more disciplines that are available even during the cold season.

Spikeball

This is an activity you can afford at home or on vacation, the main thing is to have the equipment. Spikeball is a mixture of the street square game and beach volleyball. It is a game that uses a small net trampoline stretched 20 centimeters above the ground, and a small ball, similar in appearance to a volleyball.

The rules are simple: two teams of two stand on four sides of the trampoline and try to ricochet the ball from the net to the opponent in three touches. A point is scored if the opponent cannot ricochet the ball away from the net. You can play on the court too, but dress warmly – time flies quickly while playing this game.

Ice Karting

Such races are held on frozen surface of reservoirs or on a special track that is covered with a layer of ice. Turns, drifts and slides on kart tracks guaranteed.

However, this type of karting is considered less dangerous, because it is difficult to gain a really high speed on an ice track – and therefore it is impossible and dangerous to fly out or have a nasty collision with the fence.

Padel

One of the fastest growing sports in the last few years. It is a racquet game that includes elements of tennis, squash, table tennis and badminton. Padel is very simple and clear, and you can start playing in about 20 minutes after learning the rules.

In the classic Padel played two on two. From tennis it borrowed the layout of the court and the rules of the game. From squash – the transparent four-meter walls around the perimeter, which are involved in the game. We got the “bottom” serve and rackets from ping-pong.

Flying in the aerotube

Aero tub is an inexpensive and safe way to feel the high free-flying speed of 250-300 km / h. Such a flight gives the feeling of a parachute jump. The temperature and flow speed are controlled in the tube. Changes in air force make you dive down, soar up. You will certainly be accompanied by an instructor who will help you cope with the air currents.

This experience is very hard exercise for the whole body, so 3 to 5 minutes for the first time will be enough.

 

 

 

The “progenitors” of the projectile are considered to be leather bags filled with something heavy and securely attached to sturdy tree branches. In ancient Japan and China, warriors used such bags to hone their skills, practicing punches, fists and kicks. Later similar equipment appeared in Ancient Greece. Here leather bags filled with sand, flour served as an excellent training tool for ancient heroes who performed in fist fights. The new history of punching bags as a tool for training boxers began only in the middle of the 19th century. It is believed that it was then that boxing was officially recognized in England as a separate sport.

Today there is a wide range of punching bags for productive training not only for professionals but also for beginners on the courts of gyms and at home. Some of the shells are fastened to the ceiling, others are mounted on straps. They may differ in weight, size, quality of upholstery material and filler. Most often as a filler are special rubber granules, and upholstery material – natural leather and various synthetic materials. Among the great variety – drop pear, speed pear. The floor pear, according to the name, is attached to a rod mounted on the floor. It allows you to develop the speed and accuracy of blows. To improve hard and powerful punches, a wall cushion is used – a structure made of a wooden frame and a shell with a felt filler and foam rubber, which is attached to the wall. For training at home there is quite a handy compact device in the form of a tabletop punching bag, attached to the table with a heavy-duty attachment. For practicing blow technique and quick reaction to the opponent’s blow professionals prefer pneumatic blowers.
Boxing bags are very often used in gyms for training which differ from bags in their size and shape. As a rule, shells weighing 32 kg are used. To improve the movements of the hands, feet use a cylindrical bag (25-45 kg). Bag on a stand can be in the form of a punching bag or dummy. The bag is placed on the floor and filled with sand or water. For the improvement of work with kicks from the bottom and undercuts use a 90-kilogram bag banana; kicks to the head and uppercuts – a bag-cone. The round bag is used for all types of punches.

Progress in the field of punching bags continues. They are being perfected with invariable persistence and new original specimens appear. Only its purpose remains unchanged. The punching bag, as well as hundreds of years ago, is used to practice power and speed kicks, allows you to improve the skill, reaction time, accuracy of movements and punches.

The word bodybuilding is translated from French as “body culture. The sport has another name, more popular today – bodybuilding, that is, “body building”. Whatever the name of the sport, its essence is the same – a person is engaged in bodybuilding to build muscle mass and bring your body to a certain ideal. Creating an ideal body happens through intensive physical training and a special diet that provides the body with the right amount of energy. In order for muscles to develop, bodybuilders’ menus always include large amounts of protein.

A person who is into this sport is called either a bodybuilder or a bodybuilder. It can be either an amateur who comes to the gym to maintain his physical fitness, or a professional who takes part in competitions and constantly raises the level and intensity of the load.
A special theme is competitive bodybuilding, where a professional jury evaluates the musculature and external physical data of the athlete. Proportion, symmetry and the development of all the muscles are evaluated. The bodybuilder who, according to the jury, comes closest to the ideal wins.

 

History of the development of bodybuilding

It is considered that bodybuilding as we know it today began with E.Sandov, who was the first to demonstrate his developed muscles in plays, during wrestling scenes. Demonstrating a beautiful body and physical strength, Sandov not only entertained the audience, but also instilled in them a love for a beautiful, properly built body. In 1936 he even made a musical film about the origin of bodybuilding as a sport. Eugene SandovIn this film, Eugene Sandov was played by Nat Pendleton.

Although, Sandov himself was easily successful without the help of cinematography. Thanks to his performances, he found such popularity that he opened several businesses. By the way, one of Sandov’s businesses produced and sold products for bodybuilders. He is credited with the invention of the first training machines, which also served to train and develop muscles. Sandov seemed to know how to profit from his talents, even his own image he sold to Cabinet Cards.

On 9/14/1901 he organized the first ever bodybuilding competition, called “The Great Competition.” It was not held anywhere, but at London’s well-known Albert Hall. Not surprisingly, the competition was a wild success. The first bodybuilding contest in history was won by William L. Murray, a resident of the British town of Nottingham. The prize in the competition was a statuette of Evgeny Sandov, the founding father of bodybuilding. This bronze miniature of a strongman was created by Frederick Pomeroy. Today the same statuettes are given to the winners of the Mr. and Miss Olympia contests.

Bodybuilding in America

Oddly enough, but in America, bodybuilding came later. The main man who promoted bodybuilding here was Alois R. Svoboda. The first large-scale bodybuilding competition in the United States was held only in 1904. It took place on January 16 in New York City in Madison Square Garden. The winner of this competition was Al Treloar. Unlike the British competition, the winner was given a more practical prize than a bronze statuette. Treloar received $1,000, which was a huge amount for the early twentieth century. In addition to the cash prize, the winner received the title of “the most perfectly evolved man in the world.

 

Golf is a men’s sport where the task of the players is to get a small ball into a hole by hitting it with a club. The one who gets the ball into the hole in the least amount of strokes wins..,

Where did such an unusual game come from?

Surprisingly, no one knows the exact date of origin of golf. There have been many disputes and dilemmas about it. It is assumed that this sport has its roots in Scotland, the history of golf, where, during the Middle Ages, shepherds found a peculiar entertainment: drive the staff of stones in the holes of rabbits. However, the fact that golf originated in Scotland is refuted quite often. Instead of this hypothesis, another assumption is that golf originated in Rome, where the game was played with a ball stuffed with feathers and bent sticks. Although this method of play was difficult and impractical, it had its place to become recognized. There has also been a theory that golf originated in China when the Ming dynasty ruled. However, these are all assumptions that we should not be guided by when talking about the game.
Speaking of the history of golf, it is worth noting one event: even in Holland in 1297 there was information about the game, which was similar to golf. In it the Dutch used a club and a leather ball. The rules were the same: drive the ball into the hole. The winner was the one who hit the target with the ball in the smallest number of strokes. As a rule, the distance from the ball to the target was several hundred meters.

No matter how you slice it, but the modern game of golf emerged in Scotland in the 15th century. Along with this came golf clubs, where players could hone their skills. Some played for fun, for some it meant much more than just fun. Either way, golf opened up a new direction in the sport, forcing many people to give themselves to their favorite pastime.

When golf came to Scotland, residents often got so involved in the game that they forgot about their duties, devoting themselves entirely to it. These lessons were not in vain, for soon tournaments began to be held between the Scottish cities, where the masters gave all their strength to win.

At the end of the nineteenth century, golf became internationally popular, the passion for the game spreading first to England and then around the world.

Golf courses.

It is generally accepted that the golf course should have 18 holes. But this was not always the case and not in all countries. In one area the number of holes could be 15, on the other – 11, etc.. It all depended on the terrain, where the field was. Now the standard version of the course is considered to be 18 holes.

Devices for golf.

Constantly improving and accessories for golf. Clubs were originally made of wood, but closer to the 19 th century they were made of metal, in order to strengthen the construction of the object.
The first golf balls are considered to be wooden balls made from hardwood trees. In the XVII century there were leather balls, stuffed with goose feathers. And only in the XX century appeared, the so-called “hard” balls, which were made using synthetic resins, they are used now.

In conclusion it is worth saying that golf is popular and relevant to the present day. People from different countries spend a lot of free time on this kind of entertainment. For some it is a way to relax, rest and get a storm of emotions, for others it is a professional sport. One way or another, golf, does not lose its position, constantly gaining the love of new people who have played this wonderful game for the first time.

 

Modern tennis traces its history back to the second half of the XIX century, its predecessors: real tennis, court tennis (the game of the palm). There are two versions about the time and place of the game’s birth: the first – in Ancient Egypt, the second – in France in XI-XII centuries. The first tennis players were French monks. They played g-de-pom, a game reminiscent of modern tennis, in which up to 12 people could participate simultaneously.

In the Middle Ages, tennis was at the peak of popularity. It was played by kings, princes, peers and other nobles, not for nothing it is called “royal”. Universities had halls, open courts in the streets. In 1604 in France there were twice as many tennis halls as churches.

The birth and development of modern tennis

The date of birth of professional tennis is considered 1872, due to the foundation of the first tennis club. The first competitions were held on a small grass field. Walter Wingfield invented and patented the rules in 1873, assuming he would profit commercially from the new game. He did not make much money, but managed to attract attention to the new game not only in Britain, but also beyond its borders.

 

In 1875 a major change took place: the Marylebone Cricket Club developed a set of new rules.
The first tennis tournament was held at Wimbledon in July 1877. Women’s, as part of the same Wimbledon, in 1884. In 1913 mixed doubles competitions were held.
In 1888, the Tennis Association was registered and 43 rules were established, most of which are still in force today.
Grand tennis began to conquer the world. Lancet tennis clubs were established in India, Brazil, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, Finland, Germany and other countries.
The Davis Cup, a world-renowned annual tournament, appeared in 1899. Students at Harvard University proposed the idea of holding the tournament among national teams. One of them, Dwight Davis, came up with the scheme for the contest and bought the prize with his own money – a silver cup.
Since the 1920s, professional tennis players began to earn good money by participating in competitions and exhibition matches. After a while, attendance at competitions became a fee.
For 40 years, amateur and professional tennis were separated. In 1968 the Wimbledon tournament was held, where for the first time both professionals and amateurs competed together. This was the beginning of a new era of modern tennis, when every player could take part in tournaments of this level.

During the development of tennis stroke technique changed, the racket was modified, electronic apparatus appeared and consequently the quality of refereeing improved, tennis fashion, rules, playing time, scoring system, the draws changed.
In the beginning the ball was kicked with hands, later bats and gloves were used, and only in the 16th century a racket and a net came into play. The first balls were made from the wool of sheep, filled with wool, sawdust and sand. Then balls made of cloth are a thing of the past, they were replaced by rubber, then covered with flannel. Later balls became hollow and started to be inflated with gas. The International Federation in 1972 introduced a yellow ball, and already since 1986 they are used everywhere. The yellow color is explained very simply, they are best seen on television screens.

In 1896, during the first Olympics Greater Tennis was included in the program of the Games. However, after that followed a huge break and only in 1988, it was back on the Olympics.
Numerous competitions are held in the world each year. Let’s list only the most prestigious of them – the Grand Slam, Davis Cup, the final tournament ATP.

 

The history of badminton is centuries old. In the V century BC in China was a popular game “ti jian zi”. The aim of the game was to keep the “shuttlecock” as long as possible in the air. Played with feet, as rackets at that time did not yet exist. Similar games existed in Japan and ancient Greece. What did not beat off the first shuttlecocks. Were used both hands and feet. In Japan, for example, was a popular game “oybane. Rackets were made of feathers, and instead of a shuttlecock used cherry stones. It is thanks to Japan in the 14th century and appeared the first racket. In the 17th century, the game of shuttlecock became popular in England, France, Sweden and a number of other European countries, badminton became a game of the upper classes.

Modern badminton appeared in England. Duke Charles Somerset, coming from India, brought with him rackets and shuttlecock. In 1873 in the old manor Badminton House he built a badminton court, there were the first competitions. The game quickly became popular with the privileged classes of society. In 1887 was created Badminton Club, soon such clubs were opened throughout England. In 1893 the Badminton Association of England appeared, the first set of rules of the game was developed and approved.

Development and spread of badminton

In 1934 the Badminton World Federation was formed. Representatives of nine countries stood at the origins of its foundation: Scotland, France, Canada, New Zealand, England, the Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland. Its president, Sir George Alan Thomas, who won the English championships more than twenty times, played a huge role in the development of badminton, both in Great Britain and abroad. In subsequent years, the number of countries only increased. Today the federation numbers 150 countries.
Since 1947 the largest team competition for men has been the Thomas Cup, and since 1955 the Uber Cup has been the women’s competition.

In 1992 badminton was included in the program of the Summer Olympics.

 

There are two reasons a person can start a sport: either he or she wants to start exercising or circumstances force him or her to do so, such as health problems. Very often, doctors recommend that a person engage in sports or physical activity when he or she has various health complications.

Everyone who wants to start practicing any kind of sport should pay attention to swimming. And there are at least three reasons for that. By the way, doctors recommend swimming because it is available to many people.

Physical accessibility.

When it comes to physical accessibility, swimming will suit almost everyone. Many people will not be able to afford to do other sports due to their specifics. For example, a person has too much weight and cannot do running because of the high impact load on the joints.

Impact on health

Surely anyone who has ever watched a swimming competition has noticed how well-rounded the athlete’s body is. A big plus and feature of swimming is the fact that during the class all the muscles of the body are involved.

Swimming has a positive effect on the physical preparation of both adults and children. From a young age, a child develops proper posture, a strong immune system, coordination of movements, endurance, and logical thinking.

Swimming is considered one of the best sports for the development of the lungs and cardiovascular system. While an average person’s lung volume is 3.5-5 liters, swimmers usually have more than 6 liters. Swimming is a cyclic sport, which means the body gets aerobic load during exercise. This type of exercise has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. In addition, it is known that people engaged in cyclic sports, even at amateur level, have a lower predisposition to various cardiovascular diseases.

Also, due to regular training in the pool can be a good way to lose excess fat. And all because of the fact that in the process of training involved the whole body. If you go to the pool just to swim, not swim, you can burn about 400-500 calories for every half hour of training, depending on the complexity and intensity of the exercise.

Speaking about the impact of swimming on the health of the body, it should be noted that swimming itself is almost incapable of harming a person. Swimming does not imply any health risks, unlike many other sports. By training in the pool, you need to “try very hard” to tear a muscle or damage your joints. In swimming there is no impact load like in running for example, all the load received is stretching the muscles and body, which is very good for overall development.

Monetary Costs

Swimming can be called a financially affordable sport. For such a hobby you do not need to spend a lot of money. From the sports equipment you only need swimming trunks or swimming suit, goggles and flip-flops. All this costs a little. If you do swimming seriously, then later you can think about buying special equipment for training. Of course, you cannot do without a season ticket to the swimming pool. Passes to the pool are no less than gym membership, and sometimes even more. But even so, the costs are not very high. And in general, in terms of financial investment, most other sports will be less affordable than swimming.

To summarize, if a person has a goal to become more enduring and slender, to improve health, then the choice in favor of swimming will be quite justified.

South Africa is the first African country to ever host the world cup. That year that South Africa hosted the world cup will forever be in the history of the country.

If you know the country very well you will know how much the citizens of SA cherish and love football. Even prior to hosting the world cup the people of South Africa are known for their passion and strong love for the game of soccer.

The online betting sites in South Africa that are based on football are almost uncountable.

Source: Online Betting Sites In South Africa

Long before the famous 2010 world cup, the Mzansi people loved it, and they have been playing the game. In this article, we will look at the brief history of soccer as it is famously called in the region.

Early Days Of Soccer In South Africa

The early days of soccer in Mzansi are dated back to days of colonization, The South Africans were once colonized by the British. From history, it is known that soccer was introduced to the people of South Africa by the white colonizers. We all know how much the Europeans love football, especially the British, and they introduced the game to the citizens of SA around the 19th century.

Numerous soccer associations were created back then. Though most of the soccer associations that were created were based on the color of their skin. Regardless of segregation back then the beautiful people of South Africa still find a way to participate in the game of football.

Years later, the South African Football Association was formed, and this association was the first soccer association formed in South Africa that wasn’t based on the color of skin. This body has been overseeing the football activities in the country and a lot of progress has been made from where the South African started to where they are now. They have indeed earned everything they have achieved through football. Obviously, it is no coincidence that this famous country later became the first black nation in Africa to host a world cup tournament.

During the World Cup Tournament, the whole world was able to see the passion and love that the Mzansi people have for the game.

Football Leagues In South Africa

Just Like the European leagues, South Africa also has their football league divisions. Since the game is very much liked and popular in the country, to the extent that almost all states have football pitches and fans are so passionate about the game, they don’t mind filling up the stadiums every weekend to watch their favorite team play.

The league system is just like the normal league system where the top 3 teams with the most points in the Premier League will compete in the continental Champions League with other top teams from the other African countries, The bottom 3 teams will be relegated to a lower division to play the following season. The continental competition of the Africans is known as CAF.

The South African league is one of the mainstream leagues in South Africa, and they have popular teams like Kaizer Chiefs. Kaizer Chiefs is arguably one of the most supported teams in South Africa. The teams in South Africa also purchase professional players from all over to play in their league.

Aside from the clubs, the main national team which is called the Bafana Bafana of Africa has featured some big names, and they have been quite successful in national competitions like the African cup of nations. The men’s team is the Bafana Bafana of Africa while the women’s team is Called Bayana Bayana of Africa.

The 2010 World Cup In South Africa

This tournament is an unforgettable one for South Africa and the whole of Africa as a continent. That was the first time the country hosted, and the entire continent hosted the tournament. The passionate fans of South Africa did not disappoint; they hit the stadiums with their vuvuzela and supported their country, Africa, and football itself.

Yes, South Africa didn’t win the cup, but they made memories. Right from the moment that it was announced by FIFA that the country will host the tournament. The preparation for it has been fantastic.

The tournament helped the country’s sports development as more scouts now search for talents in South Africa and more betting companies are opening branches in the country.

Conclusion

The sport was introduced by the British colonizers, and British troops would play it while they were not on duty.

Numerous people believe football to be the most popular sport in South Africa nowadays. More than 2 million people play soccer, and both Bafana Bafana and the Premier Soccer League can draw big audiences and are national symbols. Despite the fact that it was a victim of discrimination for almost a century.