Sports

The concept of sports has been incepted by humans as early as 2000BC, history suggests. While martial arts were quite popular in China, javelin throw, high jump and wrestling were prevalent in ancient Greece. Jousting was a popular sport in Persia. The Olympic Games originating in Greece are probably the oldest organized sports. The world has witnessed the rise of several legendary sportsmen who have been known not only for their prowess but also the display of remarkable sportsmanship. This section is replete with life stories of such eminent sports personalities and interesting tit-bits from their world.