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Capoeira: Brazil’s Martial Art That Was Hidden as a Dance

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art created by enslaved Africans and disguised as dance to survive colonial bans. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2014. Here is the full history.

Chilean Rodeo: Chile’s National Sport and How It Works

Chilean rodeo is Chile's national sport since 1962. Two huaso riders guide a calf against a padded wall in a half-moon arena. Judged on precision, not speed. Here is the full guide.

Charreria: Mexico’s National Sport and UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Charreria is Mexico's national sport since 1933 and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016. Nine equestrian events, the escaramuza women's competition, and a deep cultural tradition.

Player Profile – Simona Halep

Basic Information about Simona Halep Full Name: Simona Halep Date of Birth: 27th September, 1991 Place of Birth: Constanta, Romania Height: 5ft 6 in (1.68 m) Playing Style: Right...

Player Profile – Thomas Muller

Player Profile of Thomas Muller, who plays for Germany internationally and Bayern Munich in Bundesliga, Germany’s premier football league. Take a look at all...

Player Profile – Rory Mcilroy

Brief Information about Rory Mcilroy Full Name: Rory Mcilroy Nickname: ‘Rors’ or ‘Wee-Mac’Date of Birth: 4th May 1989Place of Birth: Holywood, County Down, Northern IrelandHeight: 5ft...

Player Profile – Gemma Flynn

Basic Info: Full Name: Gemma Flynn Nick Name: Gem Date of Birth: 2nd May 1990 Place of Birth: Tauranga, New Zealand Height: 5 ft 6 inches (1.68 m) Playing Position:...

Player Profile – Andy Murray

Basic Information about Andy Murray Full Name: Andrew Barron Murray Date of Birth: 15th May 1987 Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Nationality: Great Britain Height: 6 ft...

Neymar Player Profile: Basic, Personal & Professional Life, Records

Basic Information about Neymar Jr. Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Date of Birth: 5th February 1992 Place of Birth: Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil Height: 1.75 meters...

Player Profile – Bubba Watson

Basic Info Full Name: Gerry Lester Watson, Jr. Nick Name: Bubba Watson Date of Birth: 5th November, 1978 Place of Birth: Bagdad, Florida Height: 6 ft 3 in (1....

Player Profile – Dan Carter

Basic Info Full Name: Daniel William Carter Date of Birth: 5th March 1982 Place of Birth: Southbridge, Canterbury, New Zealand Height: 5 ft 10 in Position: Fly-half – InsideCenter Current...

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Capoeira: Brazil’s Martial Art That Was Hidden as a Dance

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art created by enslaved Africans and disguised as dance to survive colonial bans. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2014. Here is the full history.

Chilean Rodeo: Chile’s National Sport and How It Works

Chilean rodeo is Chile's national sport since 1962. Two huaso riders guide a calf against a padded wall in a half-moon arena. Judged on precision, not speed. Here is the full guide.

Charreria: Mexico’s National Sport and UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Charreria is Mexico's national sport since 1933 and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2016. Nine equestrian events, the escaramuza women's competition, and a deep cultural tradition.

Dandi Biyo: Nepal’s National Sport Explained

Dandi Biyo is Nepal's traditional national sport, played with a long stick and small wooden peg. Learn how the game works, why Nepal adopted it, and how it survives today.

Arnis: The Philippines’ National Martial Art and Sport Explained

Arnis is the Philippines' national martial art and sport, designated by law in 2009. A stick-and-blade system with pre-colonial origins. Here is how it works and why it matters.
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