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History of Rowing

Rowing involves propelling a boat using oars fixed to the vessel. It differs from other disciplines in that rowers sit with their backs to the direction of movement, therefore crossing the finish line backwards.

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A brief History of Wrestling

The first real traces of the development of wrestling date back to the times of the Sumerians, 5000 years ago.

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IOC postpones decision on sports programme for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that a decision on the sports programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will be made at a later date.

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Wrestling Federation of India suspended; Indian wrestlers to compete as neutral athletes at World Championships 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India was provisionally suspended by UWW, the international governing body for wrestling, after failure to hold elections on time.

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ATP to trial minimum wage initiative from 2024

The ATP will guarantee its players a minimum wage for the first time as part of a three-year trial to be launched in 2024, the governing body of men's tennis said.

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Cricket in Olympics: Great Britain stumps France for gold at Paris 1900

Two fifties and two five-wicket hauls marked the one and only cricket match played at the Olympics in 1900.

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Pre-Olympics swimming test competition in Seine cancelled due to pollution

The pre-Olympics swimming test competition due to take place Sunday in the Seine in Paris has been cancelled due to pollution of the river, the international swimming federation said after analysis of the latest water samples.

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Premier League referees to add on time lost for goal celebrations this season

Exact time will also be measured for penalties and red cards

The exact time lost during goal celebrations will be measured by referees in the coming season, as part of a move to clamp down on dark arts and time-wasting.

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Vingegaard's team considering legal action against fan who caused Tour crash

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard’s Jumbo-Visma team are considering pressing charges against the spectator who caused a massive crash in Sunday’s 15th stage of the Tour de France, the Dutch outfit said on Monday.

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Skateboarding: Tracing the sport’s journey from streets to the Olympics

After grabbing eyeballs in Tokyo 2020, skateboarding will feature at the next two Olympics, Paris 2024 and LA 2028.

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History of Synchronized Swimming

Synchronized Swimming Has a History That Dates Back to Ancient Rome

Most people think of synchronized swimming, which gained Olympic status in 1984, as a newcomer sport that dates back only as far as Esther Williams' midcentury movies. But the aquatic precursors of synchronized swimming are nearly as old as the Olympics themselves.

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The History Of Fencing

The History of Fencing is a long and storied one, and while sword-fighting has been around for thousands of years, the sport of fencing has ancient origins and is believed to have developed from the similar techniques of swordplay, wrestling, and boxing.

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These are the new Olympic sports of 2024

The number of Olympic Games sports has grown from nine at the first Olympic Games in 1896, to 33 contested at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, with more sports always keen to get onto this exclusive list. Here's the list of new sports which will be included in 2024 Paris Olympics.

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History of volleyball: From humble beginnings to a global sport

Originally called mintonette, the origin of volleyball can be traced back to 1895 in Massachusetts, USA. It was created by American William G. Morgan.

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The first fully digital federation

Maxim Gritchenko is the official representative of the DTF - the first fully Digital Taekwondo Federation.

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LIONEL MESSI, IGA SWIATEK, KYLIAN MBAPPE AND MIKAELA SHIFFRIN NAMED IN TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE FOR 2023

Lionel Messi, Iga Swiatek, Kylian Mbappe, Mikaela Shiffrin, Brittney Griner and Patrick Mahomes have been confirmed in Time’s 100 most influential people for 2023. The list includes actors, politicians, singers – people from industries from around the world. Usually, few sports stars are among the 100 nominees, with the first list being published in 1999.

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Sports

08.04.2023

A Brief History of Basketball

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, almost on par with the NFL. However, basketball has one thing that the NFL doesn’t. While the NFL is something that only America has, basketball is a sport that has its claws in the whole world.

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Sports Industry

31.03.2023

Why being a sports fan and rooting for your team is good for you

Sports fans have higher self-esteem and are more satisfied with their lives (whether their teams win or lose)

For many sports fans, the Covid-19 pandemic has created quite a void. After months of cancellations due to the virus, teams are finally resuming play, albeit with very different conditions.

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Sports

24.03.2023

World Athletics bans transgender athletes, reinstates Russia but retains ban

The World Athletics Council has today banned transgender athletes from women's competition, altered DSD athlete regulations, reinstated the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) following seven years of suspension - and retained the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials.

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Olympic Games

18.03.2023

IOC want Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics, USOPC chairman claims

Salt Lake City is wanted to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, it has been claimed by United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) chairman Gene Sykes.

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The 2023 World Figure Skating Championships Conclude in a Blaze of Glory for Japan

This Championship was pretty amazing! And it showed that without Russians it didn’t become less interesting. The public doesn’t need quads by 15 year olds to enjoy the competition

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Elena Anikina: "We hope, especially considering the position and strategy which IOC has now, that very soon the situation will be changed"

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