The Paralympic Games or the Paralympics is an international multi-sporting event. Here, athletes with various types of disabilities come together from all around the globe and compete in different sports. Like the Olympics, the Paralympic Games also have two editions; … Continue reading A Brief Overview and History of the Paralympic Games
Sports and games have always been a part of human history. Complex and coordinated movements, along with important skills such as agility, strength and alertness were initially used by hunters and gatherers to defend themselves in the wild. With time, … Continue reading Indigenous Games that Both Kids and Adults Love Playing in India
In the southwestern part of Europe lies a renowned country named Spain. Surrounded by a predominantly mountainous region with the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. Many inhabitants are left with a variety of activities to explore and pursue. When it comes … Continue reading Anthropology in Sports: Magnetism of Tennis Culture in Spain
Sports, and sports watching, are integral parts of American society and are deeply ingrained in American culture. Sports are important ways for people to bond and form strong communal connections with each other, regardless of background. Because of this, athletes … Continue reading Linguistic Anthropology: Examining Language-Based Racism in American Sports
The first few times I saw sumo wrestling on television was either in Takeshi’s Castle or movies. In the movies, the hero would stumble into the sumo ring while being chased or chasing someone. What followed was that the hero … Continue reading Anthropology: The World of Sumo Wrestling in Japan and Its Significance
Nestled up in the Patterson Heights neighborhood of Calgary lies an old, large mansion. Surrounded by other luxury homes, the brick mansion provides an amazing view of the city’s skyline. This house was built in 1902, making it one of … Continue reading The Rich Wrestling History of Calgary’s Hart House
Competitive sports events are attractive throughout generations, especially if it’s patriotic in nature, it becomes even more exciting. Subsequently, the modern Olympic games have gained immense popularity. However, there is a drawback for sports enthusiasts. You have a gap to … Continue reading Anthropology: Modern Olympic Games in Relation to the Past, Present, And Future
Cricket is a strategic team sport played primarily using a bat and a ball. It is played worldwide, but it is most popular in the commonwealth countries. India, a commonwealth country, is known for being obsessed with the sport. So … Continue reading Cricket: India’s Favorite Sport and Cultural Backbone
Sports play an important role in our daily life today. Sport has a big impact on anyone’s life be it physically, mentally or spiritually. It has become the major part of people’s leisure time and also for staying fit and … Continue reading Sports as a Social Phenomenon