The year is 776 BC, or at least that’s what the historians claim. The very first Olympic Games are being held in the town of Olympia in honour of the mighty Zeus. Athletes from various city-states gather at the stadium to show their strength and athletic prowess. They will be competing in six disciplines: boxing, wrestling, chariot racing, running, a combination of boxing and wrestling, called pankration, and an event that includes the skills of a long jump, throwing a disc and a javelin.  The Ancient Olympic Games ceased to exist some time around the late 4th century. But people...

The triathlon mixed relay teams consist of two men and two women. Each player has to complete a course of a 300m swim, 8km bike ride and 2km run before they tag the next team member. And the triathlon mixed relay Olympics 2024 were nothing short of adrenaline-inducing to witness.  The Seine River controversy regarding the water quality loomed over this major event as Belgium drew out of the race when one of its team members, Claire Michel, fell sick after the women’s triathlon. However, after a statement by the committee declared that the water levels had improved, the competition...

Participation in the Olympic Games is one of the biggest honours for athletes who compete in the sports that are part of the Olympic programme. Understandably, any active athlete would want to be on the team representing their nation at the Olympics. And while different sports have different ways of determining the eligible teams and qualified athletes, one thing they all have in common are the very demanding requirements.  In Great Britain, the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships is a very significant event for swimmers. Organized and held by the Aquatics GB, it is an annual championship, however every four years...