Sport is considered to be, in all of its forms, a competitive physical activity through individual or group participation. Other than personal satisfaction of victory, a sport is used also for entertainment from the point of the spectator. Sports are usually governed by a set of rules or customs, which serve to ensure fair competition, and allow consistent adjudication of the winner.
There are artifacts and structures that suggest that the Chinese engaged in sporting activities as early as 2000 BC. Monuments to the Pharaohs indicate that a number of sports, including swimming and fishing, were present in ancient Egypt. Ancient Persian sports such as the traditional Iranian martial art of Zourkhaneh had a close connection to the warfare skills.
To the present day numerous sport disciplines emerged, while the rules of the existing ones have adapted according to the evolution of the given discipline. It is estimated in 2013 that the global sport industry is worth over $620 billion.
When it comes to sports, there are several aspects to consider such as amateurism, professionalism, technology and politics. All of these aspects influence and define a certain path of a sports person. Sport can be undertaken on an amateur, professional or semi-professional basis, depending on whether participants are incentivized for participation, usually through payment in a form of a wage or salary.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are concerned with various types of sport and the incredible stories of the athletes around the world.
Enter the world of Mixed Marshal Arts (MMA) and follow the story of two British women, both cage fighters, and their life beyond the cage. They are on their way to America and into the duel of their life.
We bring you the extraordinary story of Alain Robert, a man known as The Human Spider. He will attempt to climb the world`s tallest buildings such as the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai and Debis Tower in Berlin without any climbing equipment.
Discover what it takes to be a tennis superstar. The BBC brings you the story of And Murray and his efforts on the road to the top of the tennis world.
If we dedicate ourselves 100% and believe in the goal, we can achieve unthinkable things. The human body can do amazing things when you believe in it. This documentary is a very proof of that.Sh...
Formula 1 has drastically changed over the last 40 years. The most obvious difference is evolution of aerodynamics. But there have been changes under the bodywork as well.Engines have changed dr...
Kevin Durant is one of the top 3 players in the NBA right now. This summer, he might completely change the landscape of the league if he chooses to change team.But for the time being, he is a me...
When people think of bodybuilding and competition, they always think bodybuilders consume a lot of chemicals to achieve that body. And that is partly true.To be honest, it is almost impossible t...
Jose Mourinho is called “The Special One”, because of his success with championship teams. Nowadays, he is considered one of the best coaches in soccer.But it wasn’t always like that. Mour...
Cryotherapy started as a scientific method for prolonging life. People, and scientists, are always looking for a way to “cheat death” and live longer.And while using technology to cheat deat...
Shaq had one of the greatest sports career any athlete ever had. This documentary shows the story of one of the biggest superstars in basketball, Shaquille O’Neal.He was bo...
When Lebron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he vowed to bring a title to the city. He couldn’t do it in his first stint with the Cavaliers, and left the team ...
Widely regarded as one of the greatest, if not the greatest player in the history of snooker, Ronnie O’Sullivan has earned the nickname Rocket. By his fellow professionals ...
Britain’s most famous supercar, the McLaren, has been one of the most popular options among people who want extremely fast vehicles for many years.In 2015, McLaren produced...
Nowadays, Wimbledon is considered the most prestigious tennis event in the year. The Grand Slam has a long and storied tradition. Easily recognizable by the white outwear a...
Michael Jordan is widely regarded the greatest basketball player of all time. He won six titles with Chicago Bulls in the 90s, making him the greatest winner aside from the B...
Traveling around the world is a dream for many people. We, as society, have always strived to travel the world. The book “Around the world in Eighty Days” is a best s...
Shaquem Griffin, born in 1995, will be part of the 2018 NFL draft. What makes him a unique player is that he is a one handed football player. He was born with amniotic band...
AFC Bournemouth recently shocked Chelsea by winning 0-3 at Stamford Bridge. For everyone, this was as shocking as it could be. But for the fans of AFC Bournemouth, the win wa...
Kobe Bryant is one of the best basketball players of all-time. He has won almost any award there is. After numerous basketball awards, Bryant is now on a track to win an award he...
Nowadays the NBA is one of the most popular sports not just in America, but around the world. But it wasn’t always like that. There were times that the NBA was the fifth or...
The record held by Rocky Marciano for years is finally in the history books. Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor this weekend to accomplish something even the great Marciano...
Imagine crossing the ancient volcanic landscape in Iceland completely untouched by human hand on foot. That is exactly what the Fire and Ice Ultra race is. Only a handful of ...
Nicknamed Big Daddy, Kiefer Crosbie is a professional BAMMA fighter from Ireland. His BAMMA record is 2 wins and 0 loses. The documentary, Kiefer Crosbie: Obsessed takes yo...
Running a marathon is a challenge not many of us get to cross on their bucket list. But what about running an ultra-marathon? That is next level challenge. Mohamad Ahansal...
Kevin Durant just won his first NBA title, and the Finals MVP award. When he left OKC a year ago, he faced scrutiny and criticism from everyone. But those who listened to his...
Yoga is one of the best workouts for medication, relieving stress, and relaxing your mind. We all should practice yoga. And there are different places where you can practice ...
Ubuntu is not usually a term related with dance philosophy and dance moves. In fact, Ubuntu is a term used in Africa to say “humanity”. The word is translated as “human...
There have been more than 20 years since Ayrton Senna passed away after crushing his Formula One racing car at the Imola track in Italy. 30 years ago, he won his first pole p...
In 2010, ESPN made a series of documentaries about basketball. The series was called 30 for 30, and in those documentaries, ESPN showed love to a lot of older players.Winning time ...
Haarlem is just a small city outside of Amsterdam. There was a time when the city was major North Sea trading post surrounded by a defensive wall. Nowadays, it is just a reminder...
Many young people dream of playing in the NBA. For many Americans, playing in the National Basketball Association is the dream come true. But not all make it there. Every year, 6...
Mo Farah has won four gold Olympic medals, and four World Championships gold medals. He is arguably one of the best marathon runners of all times. The years and the opponents mig...
When the Boston Celtics won the title in 2008, KG screamed “Anything is possible”. And for 21 years in the NBA, Garnett echoed those words in every single game.Garnett entere...
Arguably the greatest striker in the Premier League, Thierry Henry played eight years for Arsenal and becoming the face of the franchise. Almost 10 years after his departure from...
Michael Jordan was recently challenged by Chris Paul at his basketball camp to hit all shots, or he was about to give all campers free Jordan sneakers. Jordan accepted the challe...
Rivalries and competition is good for the public. We hear that all the time. And some of the greatest rivalries in the NBA made the sport popular. Back in the 80s, Magic and ...
Kevin Durant was the star of the 2016 offseason with his move from Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors.But the star forward was part of a different “offseason...
Can a story of basketball be told without Allen Iverson in it? What do you think? The Answer, Allen Iverson, has a clear answer “No”. Speaking after he was named as an In...
No matter what the Beiths did in the Finals of the Scottish Cup 2016, they were heroes. The team from a small city, the Juniors compete in the West of Scotland Super League. ...
It’s hard to put a description on the life of legendary boxer, athlete, and human in general like Muhammad Ali. He was not only the greatest boxer of all-time, but also arg...
Be it muscular, or skinny, most men hate the way they look. Skinny people want to have more muscles, and muscular men think they are under scrutiny about the way they look. I...
Bali is one of the best islands for divers. With the water surprisingly unheralded, coral ridges, deep drop-offs, steep banks, and rich and varied dive sites, Bali makes divi...
Mike Tyson is arguably one of the best boxers that we have seen. Ferocious, savage, and always brutal, Mike Tyson was a boxer with explosive power. His fights usually ended i...
No matter if you are in a wheelchair or not, when you are passionate about some sport, you can make it happen. That is the message of the short documentary movie Boundless made by ...
The ex-Manchester United stars known as the Class of '92 are going on a new adventure. They've bought a football club seven tiers down from the Premier League with a dream of takin...
You’ve heard the saying “Stress is killing you”. Nowadays, in our dynamic society, stress has become the No.1 killer. Not even AIDS/HIV, cholesterol and cardiovascular ...
For years, Janice and Judith Smith were respected and successful international swimming referees. Their love for swimming and refereeing dates back to their parents, and the ...
How many people remember Julius Erving dunking from the free-throw line? Not many right? But we all remember Michael Jordan dunking from the free-throw line. What is the diff...
Up until the end of the 2015-2016 season, the Chicago Bulls were remembered as the best team in the history of the NBA league. During the 1995-1995 season, the first one afte...
If I didn’t have skateboarding, I wonder where I would have been in the moments I needed the most. Would I have gone in the dark paths as my family? Or not? With these word...
You know Bethany Hamilton as the woman who was bitten by shark, lost an arm, and then returned to professional surfing. In 2004 she published a book, an autobiography titled ...
Adrenaline rush, a sudden burst of energy coming from an increased production of the hormone adrenaline. Increased blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar, metabolism, perspi...
Flamboyant, strong, determined, complex, big smile, winner, technician, self-confident, incredible and great man, all words used to describe Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The player th...
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