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- Cricket
A game known to have been played near Guildford in about 1550,
- Cycling
Probably the invention of a Scottish blacksmith in 1839,
- Athletics
The first recorded Olympics took place at Olympia, Greece in 776 BC,
- Skating
An activity possibly originating in Finland 400 yeara ago,
- Horse Racing
The sport of Kings and the king of sports,
- Rowing
A water sport derived from methods of transport and warfare,
- Rugby
A sport developed from a game long played at Rugby School,
- Soccer
Possibly originating from a game playes in Malaysia in medieval times,
- Swimming
Swimming was part of the first modern Olympic games in 1896 in Athens,
- Tennis
A modern game derived from rackets, fives and Pelota,
- Bowls
Famously played on Plymouth Hoe in 1588 bt Sir Francis Drake,
- Sailing
The first Yachts were speedy craft derived for chasing pirates,
- Hockey
A game deriving from a truly ancient sport,