Tattoos remain stigmatized in Japan, where those with them are commonly banned from beaches, gyms, pools and elsewhere around Japan. No such restrictions in the Olympic bubble, though. In the pool, on the beach, at the range — the athletes are redefining what it means to have the mark of a champion.
Can Olympic athletes get tattoos? Some Olympians' tattoos are impressive, or even moving; others are confusing, or plainly regrettable. Read More...
A cricket pitch is 22 yards long because it was measured using the chain unit of measurement. At that time, British standardization was somewhat limited since they did not prefer ropes. Instead, they used chains, which was the standard imperial measurement.
What is 22 yard cricket? The pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 22 yards/20.12 m in length and 10 ft/3.05 m in width. It is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 5 ft/1. Read More...
When you feel comfortable riding around, it's time for skateboard tricks. The Ollie is the first trick you need to learn. It's the base on which almost all further skateboard tricks build on, so make sure you get this really well.
What should a beginner skateboarder do? How to skateboard for beginners – The complete guide
Put your skateboard on a patch of grass.Put your feet in the right position. Read More...