Интересные факты о спорте на английском языке

1. Badminton is the fastest raketnyy sport: the flight speed of the shuttlecock can reach 270 km/h. 2. If you are bowling, don't try to knock down bowling pins as much as possible. Pin bowling for the fall is sufficient deviation of 7.5 degrees. 3. Boxing was legalized as a sport only in 1900. Prior to that, he was considered too violent and not suitable for the public. In the twentieth century, Boxing became the most popular sport in the movie.

4. Ancient Greek athletes-Olympians competed completely naked. All Olympic events provided the full bleakness of athletes. The name of the modern word "gymnastics" comes from the Greek "gymos", that is "naked", "Nude". Somehow athletes still tried to put on, however, this innovation did not catch on. 5. It is noteworthy that the first puck for the game of hockey was square shaped! A period played hockey round wooden washers. The modern hockey puck is made of vulcanized rubber and weighs 200 grams. Before the game, they freeze it, so it is not springy. 6. The first products of the family Dassler - founder of Adidas were Slippers. 7. The fastest man in the world - Usain Bolt (Jamaica). The triple Olympic champion of 2008 Beijing Olympics in the sprint distances of 100 and 200, he set a record, running these distances out of 9.69 and of 19.30 seconds respectively. 8. In the second match of Spanish League between "San Isidro" and "Olimpico Currante" for a few minutes before the end of the game the players of the two teams, unhappy with the refereeing, surrounded the referee to explain to him how to judge. And not only by words and gestures. In this critical situation, the judge, keep calm, got a red card and showed it to all twenty-two participants of the match.

9. Athletes jumping from a springboard on skis you can not wish a fair wind - it only hurts. Much better headwind, through which in front of the skier in flight creates a cushion of air, and it flies farther. To start jump athletes play time, during which the trainers try to choose the optimal moment to start considering the wind. A change of wind during the competition can make conditions for participants unequal: if skiers got only a fair wind, his chances to medal even with the best technology are dramatically reduced.

10. The rules of horse racing stipulate that the length of the name of the racehorse shall not exceed eighteen letters. Too long names are cumbersome to record.