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17 Interesting Facts about Archery

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  We as a race use bow and arrow for war, hunt and sport around 600 centuries. Here are some interesting facts about archery. 1. South Korea, so far, has the most Olympic gold medals in archery than any other country. 2. Eliza Pollock is the oldest female medalist in Olympic history. She won a gold medal and two bronze medals in archery in the 1904 Olympic Games when she was 63. 3. Archery is a national sport of Bhutan to the extent that nearly every village has its own archery range. 4. Final arrow shot in an archery competition is called an upshot. 5. Roger Ascham wrote the earliest book on archery in English. It was written in 1545 and its name is “Toxophilus.” 6. “Toxophilite” is an expert in archery. 7. William Shatner (Captain Kirk from the Star Trek) is an avid archer. 8. If, during the competition, the archer’s arrow hits the target but falls off or bounces archer holds up a flag to let the judges know what happened. Archer is scored ...

Surfing Terms Explained

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  Every sport has its own unique vocabulary, specific terms, jargon and slang. However, surfing is in a league of its own. To someone who is unfamiliar with the said sport, surf lingo can seem like an entirely different language. If you have ever had the chance or overheard two seasoned surfers talk about a swell forecast, you will know exactly what we are talking about. To be able to speak like a surfer, you need to know the language of surfing. Quite honestly, speaking like a surfer is easier than you might think. All it requires is a quick glance at the list below to grasp the basics of surfing terms and dig right into that conversation. Hereafter, you will finally be able to understand what the competitors are saying in those WSL post-heat interviews, instead of just sitting there and nodding your head. To help you get started, we have selected some common and useful surfing terms so that you fit right in at the beach next time you go for a ride on the waves. Wipeout Wipeout is...

Techniques To Get The Perfect Bowling Score

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Bowling has been one of the most beloved pastime activities in urban neighborhoods. You can easily let the steam off from a hectic day at work and compete with your friends, co-workers, and family. Aside from its obvious benefits of winding down, you can improve mental health including cognitive functions and motor skills by playing a fun game for a set period of time. Even just a recreational activity can become competitive, especially when there are many people trying their hands on the same thing. So, if you are one of them that gets to do bowling but do not come close to potential 200, or even 100 or 150, we have something really exciting for you. In the lines below, we have discussed some of the bowling techniques in detail so you can go up in the score charts of friendly matches at your bowling alley. Once you are good, you can compete at the pros! The Two Most Important Skills When it comes to bowling, there are two very important skills that you need to do work hard work on in ...
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 5 Facts About Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert is a an expert basketball player from France who is recognized for his agility, excessive tackles, protective blocks and tactical shots. These are well complemented by means of his physical features such as frame size and height, which are important elements that favour the pleasant basketball players, aside from tough work, skills and the zeal for the game. He is among the top players that stands out in the NBA. FAMILY LIFE He was born on the 26th day of June 1992 at the commune of Saint-Quentin in France. He is the only child born of the union between his mother, Corinne Gobert and his father, Rudy Bourgarel.  Thanks to being born to biracial parents in France, Rudy is a French national of mixed ethnicity with African family roots. Did you know that he grew up at his birth commune in Saint-Quentin which is north of Paris? PERSONAL LIFE What makes Rudy Gobert unique is his personal and engagements outdoor basketball courts. He's zodiac s...