Sporting Traditions

Yesterday we learnt about several British sporting traditions and now I want to share some video in order to make  you better understand the essence of these sports traditions.

On Shrove Tuesday every year the ladies of Olney, Buckinghamshire compete in the world famous Pancake Race, an Olney tradition which dates back to 1445. The 2018 race will be held on Tuesday 13th February. The race starts at 11:55am. Children from Olney schools also take part in their own races.

Highland games are events held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.

The Royal Shrovetide Football Match is a "Medieval football" game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, England. 

I  hope you've enjoyed these video.

Which sport to you think is the silliest?
Which do you think is the most difficult?

Which sport would you like to try?

sources : http://olneypancakerace.org , en.wikipedia.org