Definitions and ExplanationsWhat is IOC? Sport has always been an important part of human life in every part of the world. Sports have been a social part of humanity and are one of the ways through which the history and development of man can be traced. As man became more advanced so did the sports that he [...]
What is Football? Football is arguably the world’s most popular and favorite sport. This particular sport is played by two teams with eleven members each. These players play in an area called a “football pitch” with the team’s net or goal on the opposite sides. Ten of the players run around to pass and kick [...]
Getting To Know Baseball: From History to the Basics We can always see this sport on TV’s, taught in schools, we even take our girlfriends to a date just only to watch this sport (although they doesn’t seem to be interested). Some names were even built by this sport like Albert Pujols, Nolan Ryan, Ozzie [...]
What is Bowling? Bowling is a sport which has been played from ancient times. The game of bowling was first played in Germany using a bowling ball. As all other games the sport of bowling has also changed over the years. It is usually played on wooden or synthetic surfaces. Among players the popular form [...]
What is Homecoming? Traditionally, institutions welcome back former member, residents or alumni. This tradition is also known as the homecoming. Family members long gone and welcomed back are also a form of homecoming. It is a common tradition to many universities and colleges, and the same goes for high schools. Homecoming sponsored by universities, colleges [...]
What is Scuba Diving? Scuba diving is a type of diving underwater with the help of a “scuba” set. A “scuba” set basically involves an oxygen tank, breathing tubes, and facemasks to help divers breathe underwater. The word “scuba” is actually an acronym for “self-contained underwater breathing apparatus”. Scuba also refers to the breathing gear [...]
What is Kayaking? Kayaking is a type of boating activity using “kayaks” that are maneuvered manually using paddles with double blades. It may be done as a recreational activity or as a competitive sport. Kayaking may be done on either salt or freshwater. Kayaks may vary in size and shape depending on the expected water [...]
What is Kung Fu? Kung Fu refers to various ancient forms of martial arts which are said to originate from China. Kung Fu was first practiced by soldiers as protection from combat. Though many historians believe that the practice of Kung Fu did not start in ancient Shaolin temples, they still acknowledge that it became [...]
What is Martial Arts? Martial arts usually refer to any type of fighting technique. Literally, it means arts of war or fighting arts. The term also refers to all training systems for combat. There are many forms, types or systems of martial arts. However, all of these martial arts systems have one purpose, which is [...]
What is Seattle Mist? The Seattle Mist is a football team playing for the Lingerie Football League. The team was part of the League’s expansion effort, in order for it to qualify to become a full-fledged football league. Created in 2009, Lingerie Football league or LFL is a 7-7 tackle played the American football way. [...]
What is Usain Bolt’s 40-yard Dash Time? People have been talking about the world’s fastest sprinter Usain Bolt in terms of his speed on a “40-YARD” track. Actually it’s the football fanatics that keep on asking on how fast Usain Bolt would cover 40 yards. 40 yards is some form of a special gauge in [...]
What is MNF? MNF refers to Monday Night Football, a live TV show by the National Football League shown every Monday night since 1970. To date, it is the longest-running primetime sports show on TV and has been a top rating show ever since it started. Monday Night Football first aired in September 21, 1970 [...]
What is Bullfighting? Bullfighting is Spain’s national sport. It dates back to 711 A.D. when the Spaniards were first amazed with this type of sport or spectacle. This sport basically involves the killing of bulls by bullfighters or matadors using swords. The matadors are also called toreros in Spain and the venue for this sport [...]
What is Kenpo? Kenpo is a Japanese type of martial arts but with Chinese origins. “Kenpo”, or sometimes “kempo”, came about as a Japanese way of pronouncing “chuan fa”, a Chinese character. Because of its Japanese and Chinese influence, the techniques involved in Kenpo are a mixture of the two cultures. Kenpo’s literal meaning is [...]
What is BMX? BMX refers to the sport of “bicycle motocross”. This particular sport involves riding on obstacle courses, stunt riding, and a lot of freestyling and biking techniques. Some people also use the term “BMX” to the bike itself, which are specifically designed and manufactured to handle the varying demands of this adventure sport. [...]
What is Jiu Jitsu? Jiu Jitsu is a type of martial art and self-defense technique that originated in Brazil but with Japanese influence. This martial art or sport is said to have evolved from other self-defense techniques and involves grappling and ground-fighting. Kodokan judo was the Japanese martial art that influenced much of Jiu Jitsu [...]
What is Muay Thai? Muay Thai is also known as the popular Thai boxing. This ancient martial art is known to use stand-up striking. The martial art also uses techniques in clinch. Muay Thai is also the national sport in Thailand. The martial art is often compared to the kickboxing styles of the Indochinese, Cambodia’s [...]
What is IKO? IKO stands for International Kiteboarding Organization and it represents the biggest such group or cooperation among kiteboarders and kiteboard instructors across the globe. The basic goal of this organization is to promote kiteboarding as a great and fun extreme sport and to improve the standards associated with performing and/or teaching the sport. [...]
What is WRC? The WRC or World Rally Championship is a series of rally racing sanctioned and organized by the International Federation of Automobiles (FIA in French). When we speak of rally racing or rallying, it simply means that it involves racing between modified vehicles on common public and private roads. In contrast, the other [...]
What is “DLF” in cricket? “DLF” or “DLF Limited” refers to the company named Delhi Land & Finance. Many cricket fans in India and other parts of the world often ask about it because “DLF” is frequently seen and posted alongside the name of the Indian Premier League. In most instances the entire cricket league [...]
