Bobsleigh is a fascinating winter sport that originated in Switzerland and was popularised by the English towards the end of the 19th century.
At the end of the 19th century. The sport has been part of the Olympic programme since the 1924 Winter Olympics.
Olympic Winter Games in 1924 and is often referred to as the “premier class” of luge.

In 1888, an Englishman came up with the idea of attaching two sleds one behind the other under a board.
under a board, creating the first bobsleigh.
As the sport grew in popularity in the early 20th century, many specially designed natural ice rinks were built.
natural ice rinks were built. Nowadays, most competitions are held on artificial tracks,
which are between 1200 and 1600 metres long and run in a concrete channel.
A special feature is the only natural ice bobsleigh track in the world where World Cup races are held – this is in St. Moritz.

A bob can reach impressive speeds of up to 150 km/h.
In the steep bends and chicanes, riders can even experience momentary accelerations of up to 5g.
This is five times the acceleration of gravity.

Did you know that bobsleigh is the fastest sport without a motor?
Athletes reach high speeds thanks to gravity and the aerodynamic shape of the sled.

Surfing is an exciting water sport in which you stand on a board and glide over the waves.
Windsurfing, which is an Olympic discipline, uses a movable sail attached to the board to perform spectacular manoeuvres and tricks.
This sport, which originated in the USA, has become a worldwide trend and is popular everywhere.
and is now popular all over the world.

Windsurfing evolved from traditional surfing:
By harnessing the power of the wind, the strenuous paddling against the waves was no longer necessary.
against the waves. The development of windsurfing is credited to three Americans.

Surfboards normally travel across the water at speeds of 30 to 45 km/h.
However, the speed record is an impressive 100 km/h.
Windsurfing became an Olympic sport for men in Los Angeles in 1984,
The women followed suit in Barcelona in 1992.

The idea for windsurfing is said to have originated during a lazy evening on the sofa.

Boxing is one of the world’s favourite sports.
As one of the oldest forms of competition, boxing has a rich history and has been part of the Olympic Games
part of the Olympic Games since 1904.

The beginnings of modern boxing can be traced back to England in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Back then, fighters often competed with unprotected hands, which is known as bare-knuckle boxing.
In 1838, the ‘London Prize Ring Rules’ brought about significant changes,
such as the introduction of a boxing ring and the wrapping of the hands to reduce injuries.

Only punches delivered with a closed fist are permitted in the boxing ring.
Any use of any other part of the body is penalised by the referee as an infringement of the rules.
Punches below the belt are prohibited.
A fight usually lasts between 4 and 12 rounds of 3 minutes each.
If a boxer does not get up within 10 seconds after a knockdown
the fight is decided by knockout.

Did you know that boxing was already part of the Olympic Games in ancient times?
At the games in Greece, athletes fought without gloves and sometimes even to the death.

Football is a popular team sport in which two teams compete against each other to win by scoring goals.
to win by scoring goals.
A typical game lasts 90 minutes, divided into two halves of
45 minutes plus injury time and extra time.
Each team usually consists of eleven players and a goalkeeper.
The ball may be played with the feet and other parts of the body,
but not with the hands or arms.
Only the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with his hands in his own penalty area.

Football is one of the most popular and widespread sports in the world today.
The simple rules contribute to its worldwide popularity.
England is often regarded as the birthplace of modern football.
However, as early as the 2nd century BC, there was a football-like sport in China called
sport called Ts’uh-chüh, which means something like
‘kicking the ball with your foot’ and was originally used to train soldiers.

Football has been an official discipline of the Olympic Games since 1908.
A fun fact is that the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was watched by more than 3.5 billion people worldwide.
That corresponds to around half of the world’s population.

Weightlifting is a strength sport in which athletes lift a barbell over their heads using the techniques of
‘snatch’ or “clean and jerk” techniques.
In addition to the right technique, speed, strength, coordination and
coordination and agility are crucial for success in weightlifting.

The sport of weightlifting developed at the end of the 19th century
and, with a few interruptions, has been part of the Olympic Games since 1896.
At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, women’s weightlifting was included in the programme for the first time.
women’s weightlifting was included in the programme for the first time.
Athletes are weighed to the nearest 10 grams and must declare
weight they want to compete with.
Each athlete has three attempts in both disciplines.

The athletes compete in different weight classes and the athlete who lifts the highest load in their class wins.
class wins. In the event of a tie, the lower body weight decides.

Did you know that Georgian Lasha Talakhadze set the world record in the deadlift at the 2020 Olympic Games in
the world record in the clean and jerk with an impressive 267 kg?

The Olympic torch relay is an integral part of the opening ceremony of the modern Olympic Games
and was first held at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin;
However, the tradition of the Olympic flame dates back to ancient times,
where it was lit in honour of the goddess Hestia.

Today, the Olympic flame is lit a few months before the games in ancient Olympia
in Greece, with actresses acting as priestesses lighting the fire with a parabolic
the fire with a parabolic mirror in front of the remains of the Temple of Hera.
Once lit, the fire is carried in a clay pot to the ancient stadium,
where the ‘high priestess’ hands the flame to the first runner.
The first stage leads to the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, and from there the torch is carried
is carried by runners in relays and, on longer distances, also by other means of transport.

The participants in the torch relay are not only celebrities, but also many people without
publicity. The highlight of the torch relay is the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games;
A fun fact is that in the run-up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the fire was even launched into space and travelled to the International Space Station ISS before returning to earth.

Dressage is an equestrian discipline in which the horse’s natural abilities are developed and refined through special gymnastic exercises.
The aim of dressage riding is to train a horse to perform precise tasks in response to the smallest of signals.
to perform precise tasks.

At competitions, riders and horses are tested in various dressage tests
with marks ranging from 0 (not shown) to 10 (excellent).
The tests take place in a standardised arena measuring 20 x 60 metres.
The dressage tasks consist of a series of exercises,
which can be performed in a freestyle in any order.
The horse moves in the basic gaits walk, trot and canter as well as in special
in special figures such as piaffe, passage, pirouette and flying changes.

The sport of dressage riding developed at the end of the 19th century from competitions
from competitions between officers and was initially reserved exclusively for them.
Today, women dominate the sport of dressage worldwide.

Did you know that dressage riding is often referred to as ‘ballet on horseback’?
Because the horses’ movements require a special grace and precision.

Formula 1 is the highest class of motorsport and consists of international races, the Grand Prix.
These take place on special race tracks and occasionally on city circuits.
As one of the most popular sports in the world, Formula 1 attracts millions of spectators and is known for its
and is known for its technologically advanced cars driven by the best drivers.

The history of Formula 1 began in 1950 with the first world championship.
Since then, the sport has constantly evolved and the racing cars
are now masterpieces of engineering and aerodynamics.
The teams compete with two drivers who collect points in the drivers’ and
points in the drivers‘ and constructors’ championships.
The season usually comprises 20 to 23 races on five continents.
The ten best-placed drivers receive points, with the winner receiving 25 points.

Technological innovations play a central role in Formula 1:
Developments in the areas of aerodynamics, hybrid drives and real-time data analysis
improve the racing cars and influence the automotive industry.

Did you know that the fastest speed ever achieved in a race was 378 km/h?
It was achieved by Valtteri Bottas in Mexico in 2016.

The Eiffel Tower, the iconic landmark of Paris, will play a central role in the 2024 Olympic Games. 50 days before the opening ceremony, the five Olympic rings were installed on the tower, an impressive symbol of the upcoming Games. These rings, made from recycled steel, are 29 metres wide and 13 metres high and were lifted into place with the help of four cranes and around 30 people. They are located between the first and second floors of the 324 metre high monument and are clearly visible to all visitors.

During the Olympic Games, the Eiffel Tower will not only serve as a backdrop, but will also be actively involved in the events. A temporary stadium will be erected on the Champ de Mars, the large park at the foot of the tower, which will serve as the venue for the beach volleyball matches and the football tournament for the blind. After the games, the stadium is dismantled and the Champ de Mars remains a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.

Fun fact: the Eiffel Tower will not only experience sporting highlights during the Olympic Games, but will also benefit economically. Shortly before the start of the Games, admission prices were increased by around 20 per cent to compensate for the financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic and to cover the high maintenance costs, including extensive repainting.

Basketball, a dynamic and globally popular sport, was created in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, a Canadian physician and educator.
Originally, Naismith was looking for a way to provide his students in Springfield, Massachusetts, with a safe and exciting indoor sport that would keep them active during the cold winter months. The first games were played with a football and peach baskets as targets, giving the sport its unique character.

Today, basketball is a global phenomenon, with the NBA being the most recognised league, attracting talent from all over the world. Players such as Dirk Nowitzki from Germany and Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece have helped to popularise the sport internationally.
One notable detail is that the term ‘slam dunk’ was popularised in the 1970s,
when players like Julius Erving and Michael Jordan revolutionised the sport.

A basketball court measures exactly 28 metres in length and 15 metres in width,
with the baskets placed at a height of 3.05 metres, which is roughly the height of an average house.

A fascinating fact is the record set by Wilt Chamberlain,
who scored an incredible 100 points in a single NBA game in 1962, a record
that remains unbroken to this day.