The upcoming Olympic Games 2016 will be held in Rio De Janeiro where we will get to see gold medalists, top athletes and new personalities shine in sporting events. There are several sports that have been enjoyed throughout the years by spectators and viewers. Yet the Olympics haveincluded some unusual sporting events and those that have been the least popular Olympic sports.
This particular event falls into the category of the most unpopular Olympic sports and has failed to capture general interest. The movement looks more like speed walking,and there is rule that one foot must appear in contact with the ground at all times which results in an unusual method of walking. This event was first introduced to the Summer Olympics in 1912 and had been skipped over a few years in the past, but will be taking place at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
One of the many strange Olympic sports included Tug of War - the game played during outdoor events and at schools actually had its place in the Summer Olympics from 1900 to 1920. The game consisted of a team of eight people tugging on a rope. However, this event has been discontinued and will not be taking place at the Rio Olympics 2016.
This event has its roots in ancient Greece and was considered to be very prestigious.Modern dressage is different where the horses have been skillfully trained.The horse is directed by the rider to skillfully perform airs, pirouettes,canters and other acts together.There are both team and single events where there is around called the Grand Prix. Equestrian events have been a part of the Olympics since 1912 and will be taking place at the Rio Olympics 2016from 17th to 19th August.
Thisevent was considered asone of the least popular Olympic sports. Hot air ballooning was introduced at the 1900 Olympics in Paris and was later discontinued. The contestants were judged on distance, duration and elevation.While it does sound like fun, this event was quite chaoticand will not be making a comeback.
Club swinging was definitely one of the strange Olympic sports that appeared at the 1904 and 1932 Olympics, but has been discontinued since. This event consisted of a participant holding large clubs that resemble bowling pinstwirling them around, similar to juggling movements. Club swinging was seen as the sport that created the foundation for rhythmic gymnastics that will be performed at Rio Olympics 2016.
Prayer facilities at Rio Olympics 2016
Mosques in Rio Janeiro include the Sociedade Beneficente Muçulmana which is a mosque and a community centre, as well as The Mesquita da Luz. A multi-faith centre in the athletes’ village can be used by Muslims travelers, which also has separate prayer rooms for men and women.
Halal food at Rio Olympics 2016
It can be hard to find Halal restaurants in Rio even though Brazil is a top exporter of Halal meat.Muslim travelers shouldask restaurant staff they serve Halal food or food that does not contain pork or alcohol.Vegetarian or seafood items on the menu can be ordered instead just to be safe. Muslims traveling to the Rio Olympicscan get more information from the SociedadeBeneficenteMuçulmanaor the mosque as well.
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