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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 – Thierry Dusautoir

This is a player profile of the French rugby union player Thierry Dusautoir. You will get all the important details about this player in...

Player Profile – Dylan Hartley

This is the player profile of Dylan Hartley, who is one of the most important players of the England Rugby Union Team. In this...

Victor Matfield: Springbok Legend, Lineout Master and Life After Rugby

Victor Matfield won 127 Springbok caps, was named IRB Player of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and remains the gold standard for lineout play. Here's his full story.

Player Profile – David Pocock

Basic Information about David Pocock Nick Name: Dave Full Name: David Pocock Date of Birth: 23rd April, 1988 Place of Birth: Gweru, Zimbabwe Height: 6 ft (1.84 m) Professional Information...

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...

Player Profile – Juan Martin Hernandez

Basic Information Of Juan Martin Hernandez Full Name: Juan Martin Hernandez Nick Name: El Mago (The Magician) and The Maradona of Rugby Date of Birth: 7th August...

Player Profile – Richie McCaw

Basic Information about Richie McCaw Full Name: Richard Hugh McCaw Date of Birth: 31st October 1980 Place of Birth: Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand Height: 6 ft 2...

Scottish rugby star dressed as Batman punches rival player in Barbeque Kings

An assault trial court has heard how a Scotland international rugby player was dressed as the famous caped crusader Batman when he apparently attacked...

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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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