If you play or even just watch tennis then you probably know that there are a few different surfaces. We want to give you an idea of what it’s like to play on the 4 main ones and the differences in speed, bounce etc. There are four main types of tennis court surface: clay courts, […]
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We all know that mountain climbing can be dangerous and every year we hear about tragic losses on Mount Everest or K2 but there are many other less familiar mountain which are far more dangerous. Based on death-to-summit ratio Everest is actually quite safe compared to most mountains on the list below. 6 of the most […]
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Most people will heard of Standup Paddleboarding or SUP by now and if not you mustn’t live too close to water! Standup Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the most versatile of all board sports. SUP’s can be used in flat water, rivers and rapids, touring, racing and […]
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Getting out and exercising is always so much easier in the sun, but depending on the temperature and the level of exercise you’re doing, there are hidden dangers. Heavy exercise in hot and humid conditions is going to leave you prone to heat exhaustion and other heat illness, such as heat stroke, heat cramps, and dehydration. We all know how hard it […]
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They say you need to experience failure before you can experience success.. Many of the greats in all sports have suffered melt downs, of course us amateur sports people experience it all the time., but imagine what it’s like to be on the world stage, millions, maybe 100’s of millions of people watching, cheering you on. […]
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The Tour de France is the major, the grand slam or holy grail of cycling. It’s an annual multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally making passes through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours – the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España, it consists of 21 stages over a little more than 3 weeks. Held every July, there are […]
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The Open Championship or known as the British Open by Americans€”has been played since the year 1860, when Willie Park Sr. won the inaugural event. Little did he, or the other seven golfers who competed, know that the tournament that year at Prestwick would grow to become golf’s oldest and arguably most prestigious major championship. 6 […]
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We look at the importance of ITF Junior events and how crowdfunding can be used to help bring in the money and sponsorship needed to host them. In June this year we got contacted by Aistis Slajus, a coach from David Lloyd Riverview in Dublin and a tournament director of an Under 18 ITF event. Like […]
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The FIFA World cup, more simply know as the World Cup is the biggest sporting spectacle in the world. It’s been held every 4 years since it’s since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The World Cup is the most prestigious […]
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Is diving in football getting worse? Are refs not meant to be penalising players for their fake dives? It happens in nearly every match, a players gets a tap on the shoulder or any body part then dive on the ground wriggling around in agony.. And it’s ruining the game of football. And it’s […]
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The grass court season maybe the shortest and least abundant when it comes to tournaments, but it does hold the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament of them all – Wimbledon. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon […]
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The grass court season maybe the shortest and least abundant when it comes to tournaments, but it does hold the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament of them all – Wimbledon. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Since the Australian Open shifted to hardcourt in 1988, Wimbledon […]
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If you’ve ever been to Spain and you play sport then you’ve probably heard of Padel tennis. It’s actually one of the fastest growing sports in the world and in Spain it’s massive! It’s estimated that padel is played by between six to 10 million Spaniards, compared to around 200,000 who actively play tennis. What a […]
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With the 2018 FIFA World Cup upon us, everyone across the globe is in full football festive spirits. The most watched sporting event will be broadcasted on our screens for the next month. Many of the world’s biggest footballing stars are on show on what promises to be an exciting World Cup in Russia. Throughout […]
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There are always new trends and ways to make exercise interesting and fun. One such trend today is obstacle course racing (OCR). The most popular OCR events among novice and intermediate athletes currently are the Tough Mudder, Spartan Sprint, and Warrior Dash. These races seek to push participants bodies to the limit while experiencing the […]
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There are few goals in life as noble as trying to raise money for those who need it. While a charity event is an excellent opportunity to help those who need it the most, they are also a chance to have some fun! Fundraising has changed a great deal in recent years, but people have […]
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Whether you believe it or not, competitive gaming is now one the fastest growing sports in the world. As video streaming is becoming more and more popular, playing video games professional is too. In 2018, top eSports players are now considered as massive stars. While pro gamers were fighting for minuscule amounts of money and peripherals […]
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Since it’s rebranding from the European Cup in 1992, the Champion League has witnessed some great players and extraordinary goalscorers. At PledgeSports, we’re listing some of the iconic names in world football past and present who lead the way in the top Champions League Goalscorers list. Check it out below – 45 Goals – Robert Lewandowski […]
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Sport is very important part of our lives, whether you love sport or hate it, you may just find a new hobby after reviewing some of these fastest growing sports! Some of these “sports” you may have never heard of before. Here’s some of the oddest and fastest growing sports in the world. The Fastest […]
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To many of you out there, you are probably asking yourself – “What is eSports?” or “How can gaming be a sport?”. To answer, e-Sports is simple a term used to describe competitive gaming. Over the last decade competitive gaming has risen to crazy new heights. They are over 400 million die-hard fans who follow […]
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With females athletes from all over the world in every sport you can think of on PledgeSports, we come across lot’s of health stories and one such is female athlete triad. It’s a syndrome in which eating disorders (or low energy availability), amenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present. Also known simply as the Triad. The female athlete triad is a […]
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