Sports Essays

Followers of the Olympics have probably noticed that many of the event categories are divided into subcategories with no crossover between them. For example, skiing has alpine and cross-country events, with both being clearly different from one another in some big ways, and snowboarding similarly has no crossover between the trick-focused halfpipe events and the […]

The pentathlon is a contest which is an amalgamation of five different events. The name has been derived from Greek language – ‘pente’ which means five and ‘athlon’ which means competition. Pentathlon is a contest where multiple athletic events such as target shooting, fencing, equestrian skills, swimming and cross country running are played. These events […]

Fencing is a very exciting game which can be traced 100’s of years back and is played with the help of a sword. It is a very popular Olympic sport and requires a lot of expertise. Apart from physical strength, it also requires perfect mind and body coordination as the lack of it can lead […]

Fencing is an ancient sport which requires great physical strength and mental alertness. The rules of this game are laid by the FIE (Federation Internationale d’Escrime) and all the international fencing competitions are conducted according to these rules. There are many different kinds of fencing like Classical fencing, theatrical fencing and sport fencing, the sport […]

Fencing requires significant expertise and preparation, as gripping the sword too firmly can lead to a range of challenges. This may include muscle tension, particularly in the hamstring muscles, which can have physical consequences for the athlete. To be successful in fencing, a combination of flexibility and accuracy is necessary, along with the synchronization of […]

Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, declined media interviews following a 3-0 loss to Liverpool. The defeat was partially attributed to Dirk Kuyt’s classic hat trick. Sources reveal that Ferguson even instructed other Manchester United stakeholders to avoid commenting in the media, including the club-owned MUTV, which was reportedly denied an interview opportunity. The English […]

Indoor Rowing is typically stimulated by machines called indoor rowers or indoor rowing machines. Contemporary indoor rowing machines are commonly referred to as Ergometers. These machines mimic the motion of rowing and are used to train individuals interested in the sport on land, particularly when waterbased training is not possible. Ergometers can also be used […]

There’s nothing more thrilling than big-game fishing on a river, lake, or the open water. When you hook something big, it quickly turns into an epic battle against a giant sea monster. Your adrenaline kicks in, time seems to slow, and it’s just you, your crew, and that fish. Any wrong move can cause you […]

The financial difficulties that drag racing has experienced recently are well-known among fans of the sport, and this has raised questions about the future of NHRA in its current form. Despite potential exaggerations, it is undeniable that drag racing is undergoing significant changes. The NHRA and its racers are faced with the challenge of attracting […]

The term “handball” refers to more than just the illegal use of one’s hand in soccer. It’s also a sport in its own right—or, to be exact, handball is several sports, taking several different forms that have vastly different origins. If you’re not sure how to differentiate between the different types of handball, here’s a […]

One of the required elements in the sport of figure skating in all the four disciplines of Olympics is the step sequences. These step sequences are possible in several patterns such as circular, straight line or serpentine. A combination of the different steps, edge changes, hops and turns may be described as a step sequence. […]

Biathlon is the sport that combines cross country skiing and rifle shooting. The literally means two sports, from the Greek words bi that is used to show a double presence and athlos that means sport. The word athlete comes from there as well. So the term can be used for any two sports that are […]

The shooting periods that are used in a biathlon competition are important. A biathlete must be accurate when shooting at the targets in a match. This is so the biathlete can keep going and not have to worry about being penalized for missing anything. To get an idea of how this works, it helps to […]

There are a number of different biathlon events to see. These events are ones that work with a variety of different disciplines and standards. Here is a look at the many types of biathlon events. The individual biathlon event is the most common type of event. This is one that lasts 20 km for men […]

Recently it made the news that Spanish bicycle racer Alberto Contador was planning to take legal action against the unnamed sources accusing him of being a drug cheat. Currently under suspension pending investigation into his positive test for the banned substance clenbuterol at this year’s Tour de France, the racer clearly either had very bad […]

After his groundbreaking triumph in the Tour de France, Cadel Evans seized the chance to pay tribute to his coach Aldo Sassi. Sassi passed away from brain cancer last December, but Evans attributes his victory to Sassi’s unwavering faith in him. This accomplishment established Evans as the inaugural Australian cyclist to accomplish this monumental feat. […]

After a long period of suspense for Australian lawn bowls fan, national team coach Rex Johnston has finally set his roster for the 2010 Commonwealth Games set to take place this October in Delhi. His decisions bring few surprises, but having the players set means fans can finally start getting excited for this year’s games. […]

Originated in Scotland in approximately the late medieval time, curling is a winter sport played on a length of ice by two teams of four members each. The players are supposed to slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It has proximity with bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Each team by turn […]

Curling is a game that requires strategy, skill, and tactics. The team’s skill, the opponent’s skill, ice conditions, the game score, number of remaining ends and the hammer are all factors that determine the strategy used. The hammer is the advantage of the last stone held by the scoring team. There are two types of […]

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway shows its commitment to hold on to the MotoGP races on the schedule by announcing the repaving of the MotoGP infield section. This is in advance planning for the Indianapolis MotoGP race by Red Bull set the 26th to the 28th of August. This repaving will cover 1-1/2 miles of the […]

Recreational sport enthusiasts have been sailing for centuries and find it captivating. Sailing involves the use of a boat fitted with a sail or fiber foil to control its trajectory. Sailing has had various purposes throughout history such as exploration, invasions, and fishing in Asian and African nations. However, nowadays, it is predominantly a leisure […]

Originating in Scotland during the later medieval period, curling involves two teams with four members each, and is a winter sport that bears similarity to bowls. On an ice sheet, two tees are placed 38 yards apart and have circles with a 6 feet radius around them. The objective of the sport is to position […]