and/or Hidden throughout the years, and The History of Competitive Sports and some of its details have fallen victim to this as well. Contrary to Popular belief Competitive Sports did not start in Ancient Greece, it actually started in Africa many years before Greece even existed. Due to the distortion of History many people of African Descent today are under the false belief that sports such as archery, Running, rowing, javelin throwing, Swimming, Long Jumping, and Wrestling just to name a few originated in Europe. When in all actuality there is historic evidence that shows these sports were practiced in different areas throughout Africa long before the Olympics were created and popularized in Greece.



Many of the Aforementioned African Originated sports are still staples in the Olympics to this day and were just copied by Greece, but credit is not given to Africa. The ancient Martial Art of Capoeira that is popular today in Brazil due to slavery originated in Africa and not Asia. Africans Migrating and teaching these sports or them being observed during the Conquering of African lands and slavery are some of the ways this piece of History has been stolen. Their is even evidence through ancient drawings, writings, and artifacts that shows Sports involving Balls, Teams, Objects, Neutral Referees, Uniforms, Goals, Crowds, and Trophy’s have existed in Ancient Egypt, West Africa, and Central Africa long before anywhere else.



Many Competitive Sports that have now evolved have roots in Africa and many other cultures observed and copied them. Sports and its origins in Africa is just another fact from our Rich History, Heritage, and Culture. SanCopha!



Written By: @Champion_Us

