Marisha Kazaryan
A writer by profession, a storyteller by spirit, and an ardent team sport fan by affiliation, Marisha enjoys covering sport events, while also working on improving her own athletic skills. Swimming remains her all-time favourite, and she is currently trying herself in skateboarding.
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10
Oct
As usual, Sunday, 13 October is slightly less packed with events than the weekdays. Yet, it offers a variety of both flat and jump races to the race enthusiasts who are ready to immerse themselves into the cultural gathering that is a race day.
With the history of horse racing in Great Britain dating as far back as the 12th century and Henry II Plantagenet, it comes as no surprise that it isn’t only one of the world’s oldest established sports but also a significant part of the sport and economical life of the country.
Let’s take a look at the...
07
Oct
Another week at the racecourses is coming in. For some courses, the season is nearing its end, while others will continue to racegoers all year round. For the British public, horse racing has been a part of the national culture for many years. Races have long become social gatherings, with a lot of interesting activities on and off the track to keep the motley crowd entertained.
One of the longest established sports not only in Great Britain but in the history of humankind, horse racing goes far back to the ancient civilizations like Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Babylon, Egypt, and...
07
Oct
It is believed that horse races found their way to Great Britain together with the Roman invasion. While there are no direct historical records of that, some archeological findings do indicate that certain discovered racecourses date as far back as the Roman period.
Some of the first horse races that we know of were registered in the 12th century documents during the reign of Henry II Plantagenet. These documents show that both races and tournaments were a common occurrence.
Today, The Grand National, The Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup, and many others are among the worldwide known major British races. The British...
03
Oct
ICC Women's T20 World Cup kicked off on 3 October, with the match between Bangladesh and Scotland opening the tournament. Originally planned to be held in Bangladesh, this biennial international championship had to be relocated to the United Arab Emirates for political reasons. However, Bangladesh Cricket Board retained its hosting rights.
On 5 October the current champion Australia will meet Sri Lanka in the group stage. For Australia, this is the first match in the tournament. Their last game in T20 took place on 26 February, 2023 in the final against the South African team. Australia won by 19 runs.
Sri...
01
Oct
Horse racing is one of the longest established sports in Great Britain that holds a significant place in the country’s sport life but also in its overall cultural tradition. Race organizers do their best to provide an interesting event as well as a variety of off-track activities at the race: from gift shops to meeting your favourite riders.
Of all widely spread types of races, flat and jump races are the most popular in Great Britain.
Flat Racing: arguably the most common racing type, flat racing has horses race the distance between two points. Oval tracks are more typical, though...
01
Oct
The Grand National lives up to its name for a whole bunch of reasons. As it is a National Hunt type of racing, horses have to overcome a number of obstacles but in Grand National they are much larger than it is common for other similar races. The competition purse is £1 million.
But above all, the Grand National is not just a race, it is a cultural event in the life of Great Britain that attracts even those who don’t normally engage in equestrian sports.
National Hunt races, to which the Grand National belongs, are one of the most popular...