Although it is competitive in nature, the origin of sport stems from the need to unite people and communities. Gladiators provided essential entertainment in ancient Greece, 3.5 billion people watch the World Cup Final and incidents such as the Christmas truce football match between English and German soldiers display the unique ability sports has to bring people together. Countries often choose sports which encapsulates the values of their people. We deep dive into national sports of countries and their origins. We look into some sports such as Kabaddi, Pato, Tejo and Camal Racing.
