The Oldest Sport!

             There is much room for debate about what sport is the oldest. Wrestling is most commonly known as the oldest sport, however so is running. Both sports come in a variety of styles and are still common in modern day sports. Evidence for both wrestling and running being among the oldest sports have been found in cave paintings in Lascaux, France. These paintings on the walls date back to almost 15,300 years ago, therefore it is hard to pinpoint exactly when running and wrestling developed as sports. 


            Running is the most accessible sport because it requires no equipment. This is also a reason that some believe running to be the first sport. A foot race was the first ever event to take place in the first ever Olympics in 776 BCE. Running has evolved into different sports, such as: Javelin thrown, polo, hockey, etc. Running is still popular in modern day sports, especially in track and field.

            Wrestling is very popular because it has been practiced worldwide. Just like running, wrestling also occurs in several different styles. Wrestling may also be considered a pretty accessible sport depending on the style of wrestling. Wrestling may come in three basic styles: belt-and-jacket, catch-hold and loose styles. Belt-and-jacket wrestling is practiced in the Swiss, Icelanders and Japanese. This would include sumo wrestling. Catch-hold wrestling was practiced in Babylonia and Egypt, and loose style wrestling was practiced in India and is still practiced today in the United States. 


           With both origins of the sports being very hard to pinpoint, it is not safe to assume wrestling to be the oldest sport around. Wrestling and running go hand in hand with the being the oldest recognized sport. Both sports had their events in the early Olympics, and both are still very popular today. Just like running has evolved, so has wrestling. The history behind the sports are nearly the same, just as their impact on modern day entertainment. 








Sources Consulted:


“8 Oldest Sports in the World.” Oldest.Org, 30 Oct. 2017, http://www.oldest.org/sports/sports/.


“The 5 Oldest Sports in the World.” Catawiki, https://www.catawiki.com/stories/4865-the-5-oldest-sports-in-the-world. Accessed 28 Jan. 2020.


“Wrestling | History, Styles, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/sports/wrestling. Accessed 28 Jan. 2020.

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