If youre getting bored with everyday life and want to find something that will fulfil your need for thrill then look no further. There are loads of activities you are probably yet to try and some extraordinary locations which you can do so. This blog will give you a range of ideas of Europe’s unknown […]
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There will come a point in your life where you should set yourself a goal so high and off the beaten track that it will testify your physical and psychological limit to the extreme. (While not trying to lill yourself!) Something that might give you a new perspective of the world and prove just what youre capable of. “Only those who will risk going […]
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Different sports are played all over the world as hobbies, careers or as a part of fitness regimes. Some sports have grown to be more popular than others, attracting billions of fans, so we compiled this list based on participation, TV viewership and rights, prominence in the media, global spread, and salaries at the top […]
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Trail Running is not just only about racing, nowadays trail running has become more and more popular amongst athletes of all ages. People who love running enjoy the authentic, off-the-beaten-track travel experiences and learning about new cultures from countries all across the globe. They also seek out the most epic runs, the best sights and the […]
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Hiking in the great outdoors might just be about the healthiest of things you can do both physically and mentally. People love hiking (we included!) as it gives you just more than just a breath of fresh air and great exercise, that physical open space can have a peaceful and refreshing effect for any hiker, it […]
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Rafting is an awesome sport, surrounded by both danger and beauty in some of the planets most stunning locations. It’s a great idea for a holiday for those who want that x factor! We’re extremely lucky to have so many options in countries all around the world with exceptionally good whitewater rafting facilities on offer. If you […]
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Cycling is one of the most efficient and easiest ways for you to explore the world. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or not, it is easily one of the best forms of travel while on an exploration. From two wheels you can take in the beauty that the Earth has to offer and breathe in […]
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Names like Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer are among the super-elite of athletic ability and are the kind of athletes that come along very rarely. Tiger Woods is, undoubtedly, a member of this club and is an athlete that changed the sport of golf incredibly. We at PledgeSports feel it necessary to analyze what exactly has […]
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Let the great debate begin! It is much harder than you think to squeeze every “Great” athlete into a top 10 list. But we think our ten are all most worthy of their places. To even begin arguing about who makes the list of the greatest athletes of all time, we needed to consider the […]
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Are you a little confused by all the different belts in boxing? Well certainly we were, and so decided to investigate! With lots of different bely names being bandied around for all the different weight classes sometimes can be unclear just what the title a boxer is fighting for. Is it important? Is it prestigious? […]
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As all our readers know, we love to promote health and fitness. So we where shocked to learn just yesterday, that 76% of sport sponsorship in the US is tied to junk food. The recent study, published in the journal Pediatrics , reveals that 76% of food products shown in ads promoting a sports organisation sponsorship are […]
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Unfortunately injuries are a common thing when it comes to playing sports, whether it is at professional level or amateur it is very hard to avoid some kind of injury. More importantly if you have ever tweaked a muscle or fractured a bone you may not know the exact way to treat or prevent it […]
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Launched in 2014 we have now helped people in 45 countries around the world raise millions, and are experts at what we do. But with increasing competition out there, we thought we’d throw out a reminder about why we are the best crowdfunding platform in the world for sports! Dedicated to sport Unlike some of […]
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The first major of the year is soon to be upon us. The Masters Tournament will be scheduled for the first week of April, 2018. As the Augusta National gets ready for the most anticipated tournament of the year, we at PledgeSports take a trip down “Magnolia” lane and analyse the past champions over the […]
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PledgeSports are here to answer the question that’s been much publicised lately, “Are footballers overpaid?” The last 10 years in world football has seen the biggest transfers ever to be made. More and more rich owners are taking over clubs and we are seeing more and more disloyalty among clubs and players. It seems players do not […]
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Doubtful that a vegan diet will provide sufficient nutrients, protein and energy to sustain a professional athlete? This list may just make you think again! All these athletes mentioned below are all supporting the vegan lifestyle and in doing so are performing better than ever. A plant based diet offering such benefits as reduced inflammation, better recovery times […]
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The wait is almost over for the opening men’s major of the year, the 2018 Masters tournament will take place between Apr 5€“8 at Augusta National. Unlike any other major in golf, the tournament is always held at at the same golf course of Augusta National. Since 1949, a green jacket has been awarded to the […]
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For many, sports careers are the stuff of dreams, with countless kids and adults alike aspiring to a career as a professional athlete. Though the physical demands of professional athleticism are intense, so too are the rewards, with players in many disciplines averaging extremely high salaries. Some may argue that many sporting professionals are incredible over-paid […]
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By definition the world “skill” means showing expertise or doing something very well, when it comes to sports there is always a big debate on determining what are the most skilful sports to play. We take a look at the most brutal and unforgiving sports out there as well as sports that require huge amounts […]
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The eternal quest for fitness and weight loss in an ever changing environment can be tough to decipher. And of course the two don’t necessarily go hand in hand. However if you are exercising or doing sport with the aim of loosing weight then naturally you are going to increase your fitness. Below is plenty […]
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In an ever more health conscious world, injuries like concussion are being talked about and diagnosed a lot more that they were 10 years ago and thankfully so. We want to look at concussion in sport and which sports are the biggest concussion risk. Lets look at an official definition of Concussion below – Concussion, also known […]
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