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🏛️ The Most Historic Sports in the World

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 Games have never been the only aspect of sports. These are tales of individuals, societies, and eras. Sports have a long history that parallels human history, from ancient warriors preparing for combat to communities coming together to play. As they developed through various civilizations and shaped the athletic traditions we enjoy today, some of the most popular sports today have their origins thousands of years ago. Let's travel back in time and examine the world's oldest sports and how they are still popular today. 🤼1. Wrestling: The First Combat Sport in Human History Wrestling is regarded by many as the oldest sport in human history. French cave paintings dating back more than 15,000 years show figures grappling in traditional wrestling stances. From the Sumerians to the Egyptians, wrestling was both a sport and a military art. The sport became highly organized in ancient Greece and was one of the main events at the first Olympic Games in 708 BCE. Unlike the ostentatiou...