Water skiing is a surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a boat or a cable ski installation over a body of water, skimming the surface on two skis or one ski. The sport requires sufficient area on a stretch of water, one or two skis, a tow boat with tow rope, two or three people (depending on local boating laws), and a personal flotation device. In addition, the skier must have adequate upper and lower body strength, muscular endurance, and good balance.
Shot Put is a track and field event in which athletes compete by throwing a heavy spherical object, known as a "shot," as far as possible. The sport requires a combination of strength, technique, and explosive power. Competitors must stay within a marked circular area while executing the throw, using either the "glide" or "spin" technique to gain momentum. Shot put is included in the Olympic Games and is popular in high school, college, and professional athletics worldwide. The goal is to achieve maximum distance with each throw, with the farthest throw determining the winner.
Caving, or speleology, is the study and visit of caves, which combines scientific research, sporting challenges and adventure. It can include both easy walks through large underground cavities, and complex expeditions with overcoming narrow passages, descents on ropes and exploration of underground rivers. Speleology requires special equipment: protective helmets, lanterns, ropes and protective clothing. This is an exciting, but dangerous type of activity that requires strict adherence to safety rules. Caves are diverse - limestone, lava, ice, each of which has unique features and attracts adventurers and scientists.
Surfing
Surfing is an extreme sport where a surfer rides the waves on a surfboard. There are such styles as long-boarding (the board is 3-3,5 meters long) and short-boarding (the board is 2-2,5 meters long). Surfers usually attach their legs to their boards with a leash. They also often wear a wetsuit which helps them to stay longer in cold water.
Surfing is popular in countries that have access to the ocean, such as the USA, Bali, Australia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and France. There are a lot of competitions of surfers when competitors ride sets of waves and judges determine who has the best score based on a number of factors.
Zorbing
Zorbing was invented in New Zealand in 1994 by Andrew Akers and Dwane van der Sluis. It has become popular in many countries around the world, including England, Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States.Zorbing is actually pretty simple: Climb inside a big inflated ball and roll down a hill. If it sounds strange, you're right. If it sounds like fun, you're definitely right. Zorbing is a very popular sport in the coastal areas of India. It is played on both water surface and plane surface. A zorb ball is filled with a supply of oxygen inside the core. It is ideal for players who do not have issues with carbon dioxide inhalation. On September 8, 2019, James Duggan did the fastest 100 meters zorbing in just 23.21 seconds. He held the fastest 100 meters in the Maguire Harvest Festival that was held in Ireland.
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