The origins of tennis: a brief history of an ancient sport The long history of tennis begins in the Middle Ages. At that time in France a game called 'jeu de paume’ was popular. The name, lit. 'game of palm (of the hand)’, refers to the fact that the players, according to the rules, could hit the ball only with the palm of the hand protected by a glove. In fact, ...
Read MoreWhen was boxing created? Boxing is one of the oldest combat sports. In Italy we call it pugilato, from the Latin pugilatus and pugil, which refers to the athlete who fights with the pugnus, the fist. But we also call it with the French term boxe. Thanks to the Sumerian, Assyrian-Babylonian and Hittite bas-reliefs found by archaeologists during excavations in the Middle East we know that the first boxing matches date back ...
Read MoreNetball: the story of a sport for women Popular in Australia, New Zealand and the Commonwealth, netball is a sport similar to basketball, played by two teams of seven players each and practised mainly on a female level. The origin of this famous team sport in Anglo-Saxon countries is linked to the history of basketball: netball was invented two days after basketball, in 1891, when the colleagues of James Naismith, teacher and ...
Read MorePadel: Why is it good for the body and mind? Fun, friendly and casual, Padel, also called Tennis Padel, is an exciting and dynamic sport that people of different ages, gender, technical and physical conditions can play. Somewhat tennis, squash and a little alike racquetball, Padel is played with a racket and a ball on a field of 10 meters wide by 20 meters long with a net in the middle and ...
Read MoreCoastal rowing: a new way of understanding rowing Coastal rowing is a relatively recent and rapidly growing sport that has quickly spread all over the world, also winning its debut at the next Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. This extreme version of rowing, which focuses on the relationship between rowers and nature, takes place in the sea or on large lakes characterised by wind and wave motion. It is very different ...
Read MoreRugby: history of one of the most popular team sports Altruism, commitment, respect for the opponent and loyalty are the main characteristics of rugby or rugby football, this team sport par excellence is also considered a full-contact sport (the physical confrontation between players is constant) and of situation ( quick changes at any time). The word "rugby" indicates two different types of team sports born in the United Kingdom at the end ...
Read MoreTeqball: a sport halfway between football and table tennis A revolutionary sports equipment, a field similar to ping pong but curved, a football and a challenge to the last drop: Teqball is the new sport spreading in Italy and abroad. Teqball is a simple and fun sport that combines elements of football with table tennis and, in addition to several world-class players, is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur fans. The ...
Read MoreBike Experience: the sporting legend Fabian Cancellara at Forte Village Resort Marc Augé, anthropologist, ethnologist, writer and French philosopher, known for introducing the neologism non-lieu (ninth or no place) said that the "Miracle of cycling makes the city return to a land of adventure or, at least, travel". A journey that in Sardinia starts again from the Bike Academy of Forte Village, the award-winning resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, in the ...
Read MoreIRONMAN® 70.3 Sardinia: a great event in a wonderful location Holidays and surprises at Forte Village, an award-winning resort surrounded by the beautiful Sardinian sea, never seem to end: in fact, the resort will host the 2021 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Sardinia. The famous brand IRONMAN®, the most famous triathlon race in the world, has chosen precisely Forte Village that will mark the starting and finishing point of the competition scheduled ...
Read MoreWater gym: a brief history of water gymnastics Holidays are the ideal time to focus on your well-being, restore your mental and physical balance and discover the benefits of gymnastics in water, or water aerobics. Water gym, also called water fitness, is a form of gymnastics done in water and allows you to work on different muscle groups, including abdominal muscles, buttocks, thighs, arms and shoulders. This discipline is suitable for all ...
Read MoreMarvin’s Magic Academy: a brief history of magic In a land of centuries-old history like Sardinia, a place full of charm, ancient legends and mystery, one could not expect less than a real school of magic: the Marvin’s Magic Academy of Forte Village, the award-winning resort of Santa Margherita di Pula in the province of Cagliari. What is magic tho? According to the definition provided by Wikipedia, magic is a "technique ...
Read MoreDance Academy: the story of mankind through dance Holidays are the perfect time to dedicate yourself to your passions, learn a new sport or improve your skills in dance, to which the Forte Village, an award-winning resort surrounded by the beautiful Sardinian sea, dedicates one of its academies: the Dance Academy. Dance is an ancient art documented since prehistoric times, along with theatre and vocal and instrumental music, it is also a ...
Read MoreClimbing Academy: learn about climbing Holidays are the best time to try a new sport, and at Forte Village, an award-winning resort surrounded by the beautiful sea of Sardinia, the wide offer at the Sports Academy Center now has a new proposal: the Climbing Academy, where you can discover all the secrets of climbing. Climbing is a sport that consists of climbing a rocky wall in a natural environment or an artificial ...
Read MoreBike and Hike: discovering nature on foot and by bike The South of Sardinia is the ideal destination for lovers of unspoilt nature and the bike and hike combination, a form of hiking that provides a walking route plus a stretch on a mountain bike. This corner of the ancient island of Ichnusa has some of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, and the striking contrast between them with the surrounding wild ...
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