The History of Sports

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ANHAYTE GUAJARDO
Staff Writer

Every country has its own traditional sports that bring pride, passion and joy to its people. Originating over three thousand years ago, sports provides nations opportunities to break cultural boundaries and allows its people to focus on what unites them.

The world of sports has changed greatly throughout the years. For example, early sports began as chariot races, sword duels and discus competitions that evolved into contemporary forms, such as basketball, baseball, swimming and other sports. There are currently 442 recognized sports in the world and, even though the numbers have continued to increase, the effects sports has on people remains the same.