10 Surprising Sports Once Featured in the Olympics
9. Basque Pelota (1900, 1924, 1968, 1992)
Basque Pelota, a fast-paced court game originating from the Basque region, has made sporadic appearances in the Olympics. The sport involves players using a hand, racket, wooden bat, or basket to hit a ball against a wall. It was featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics and later as a demonstration sport in 1924, 1968, and 1992. Its inclusion reflects the cultural richness and variety of sports enjoyed around the world.
Basque Pelota, a fast-paced court game originating from the Basque region, has made sporadic appearances in the Olympics. The sport involves players using a hand, racket, wooden bat, or basket to hit a ball against a wall. It was featured in the 1900 Paris Olympics and later as a demonstration sport in 1924, 1968, and 1992. Its inclusion reflects the cultural richness and variety of sports enjoyed around the world.
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