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.
Do you know how NBA teams got their names? There are 30 teams in the National basketball Association. And each team has a story to tell.Most teams got their name thanks to a landmark or a feature of t...
Since its construction in 1925-1927, the Nordschleife has enjoyed a reputation as a terrifying and merciless route through the Eifel forests.When an English journalist visited the track during t...
The 2012-2013 Miami Heat is one of the best teams in the history of the league. They finished with 66-16 record, the best during Lebron James tenure with the Heat.The team came into the season a...
Swordsmanship or sword fighting refers to the skills of a swordsman. That is a person versed in the art of sword.Martial arts teacher say that there is no more such thing as sword fighting. Ther...
Sepp Blatter is a Swiss football administrator. He was the eight President of the FIFA from 1998 to 2015. In 2016 FIFA opened a corruption case against him.The governing body found him guilty. H...
Pete Edward Rose is one of the best baseball players. He is known by his nickname “Charlie Hustle”. He played in the Major League from 1963 to 1983, and managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1984...
The Showtime era in Los Angeles Lakers history is one of the most famous and fruitful era. Led by coach Pat Riley and point guard Magic Johnson, the Lakers run an exciting ru...
Nadia Comaneci was born in Romania. She became the first woman to score a perfect 10 in an Olympic gymnastics event. She was only 14 years old when she scored several 10s at ...
Base jumping, or parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or a cliff, is one of the most dangerous recreational activities.Base stands for four categories of fixed o...
Formula 1 is one of the most exciting sports in the world. And it is all about the speed. Since its inaugural season in 1950, the F1 championship has been one of the premier ...
Simone Biles might be the best female gymnast ever. At 22 years, she already has five Olympic medals, and she has broken several records. There are even moves named after her...
Dwayne Wade will go down in history as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. During his career, he won three titles, and was Finals MVP for the first championship.His p...
The Marathon Project is a program by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education. It is a non-profit agency founded in 1987, with a sole goal to promote prevention and ...
Overlanders are not professional athletes. Instead, they are proof that even regular people can do amazing things. With the right mindset, motivation, and determination, noth...
If you are wondering if it is actually possible to climb, stand, and even walk on a moving train like people do in the movies, yes it is.That sport is called train surfing, or...
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 v...
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.Eng...
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 ti...
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...
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 al...
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 tech...
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...
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