Field hockey dates back to ancient civilizations like Arabs, Greeks, and Romans. First recorded in English schools in late 19th century. Teddington club introduced modern rules in 1886. British army spread game to India and Far East
IMMAF was established in 2012 as the international governing body for amateur MMA. Located in Switzerland, it serves as a democratic hub for national MMA federations. Supports the growth of sport safety globally and aids in federation formation
Table covers Olympic Games from 1896 to 2024, including both Summer and Winter Games. 162 current and historical NOCs have earned at least one medal. Only France, Great Britain and Switzerland have 100% participation rate
Lacrosse is North America's oldest organized sport, dating back to 12th century. Indigenous communities played it as ceremonial warfare and spiritual ritual. French missionary Jean de Brébeuf introduced it to English-speaking world in 1637. William George Beers codified modern rules in 1860, reducing team size to 12
Duathlon consists of running, cycling, and running legs in triathlon format. World Triathlon governs the sport internationally. Typical distances range from 5 km run to 150 km bike
Futsal is a football-based sport played on hard courts indoors. Teams consist of five players each, with one goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions allowed during matches. No offside rule applies, unlike association football