When Did Sports Begin

When Did Sports Begin ?

When Did Sports Begin

When Did Sports Begin ?

Even our ancestors showed great interest in sports. Though they might not have used the sophisticated instruments used nowadays, they gave life to variety of games. We have now modified them to some extent to make them safe to play and enthusiastic. The beginning of sports events dates back to thousands of years. Records show that ancient Olympics were first recorded in 776 B.C.

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At the time of beginning of sports, they do not have sophisticated technologies to design hard core helmets. They used to design their helmets in a simple manner and these helmets were made from a flexible material that could be folded and kept in a pocket. In fact, many protective gear used in modern times have their origin in ancient days.

The game of tennis began 900 years back, and took birth in France. But the game was played in a different manner with the palms of the hand instead of with a racket. The word deuce used in tennis comes from French word deux which means two.

Volleyball, which has remained the same since the time of its invention, was invented by William Morgan in 1895. However, at that point it was called Mintonette. It was played just in a manner it is played today with the help of a ball and net.

Lastly, let us see the history of women’s participation in sports. It is hard to obtain exact information on woman participation in sports. But records show that a sports meet for women was organized at Monte Carlo in 1921. About five countries participated in eleven different events. Women’s found place in the prestigious Olympic games in the year 1928.

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