3 Reasons People Like Sports

Though mascots are most often used in sports teams in the USA, internationally mascots are used especially for big tournaments like the Olympics or FIFA World Cup.

Mascots are important to sports teams because they (hint: more than 3)

A group of musicians who play instruments while marching, typically in a parade or at a sports event.

In 1962 FHS Marching Band was in the Rose Bowl Parade.

Instruments that are traditionally used in a marching band are (hint select 3)

Marching bands involve physical exertion, skill and competition which meets the definition of a sport.

Marching bands originated from religious organizations.

An Anthem is a song of praise, devotion or patriotisms.

What qualifies as a sports anthem? (hint: select 3)

Anthems were originally religious, then patriotic before becoming popular at sporting events.

Which of the following are examples of sports anthems. (hint: select 3)

The Tradition of the National Anthem being sung at sporting events began in 1918 at the Baseball World Series and became even more popular during World War II and had spread to other sports.

Athletes are always rewarded for their activism.

Activism is the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Activism has happened for many years at various sporting events (Olympics, tennis, track & field, running, baseball, boxing, football...).

The passing of "Title IX" in 1976 has not benefited woman's sports.

An individual athlete can be drawn into political protest by it's country. An example of this is when President Jimmy Carter boycotted the Moscow Olympics and US athletes were not allowed to complete.

Sports can be a way for uniting a country by giving them something in common to support.

New England has the best sports teams in the country.

Wrestling is recognized as one of the world's oldest competitive sports.

I think the medals at the Olympics are pretty.

Golf is the only sport to be played on the moon.

Nelson Mandela believed he could unite his country with the sport of Rugby.