In May 2002, the World Wrestling Federation announced it was changing both its company name and the name of its wrestling promotion to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after the company lost a lawsuit initiated by the World Wildlife Fund over the WWF trademark.
Is WWE allowed to say WWF? The companies battled it out in court, but in 2002 the WWE were forced to change the name of their company. Read More...
Archaeological evidence found at Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia dates silat back to the eighth century. Just like most martial arts, it was designed for self-defense during war times. Silat focuses on techniques using footwork and hand movements, as well as attacks on pressure points.
What is silat based on? Silat traced its origin to the early days of Malay civilisation, and has since developed into a fine tradition of physical and spiritual training that embodies aspects of traditional Malay attire, performing art and adat. Read More...
The 15-year-old Russian figure skater at the centre of a doping scandal. Kamila Valieva was never going to have a low-key Winter Olympics. The Russian figure skater came to the Beijing Games having set world records and after a dominant 2021, including winning the Russian and European Championships.
What happened to the 15-year-old Olympic figure skater? The Russian figure skaters were already facing tight scrutiny and international backlash after the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Read More...