Sports are a form of entertainment that is widely popular worldwide. Its commercial value has been enhanced by a number of developments. The media has increasingly focused its attention on sports events, including the Olympics. Even the august New York Times produces a large sports section. The demand for sports news in the 20th century prompted the creation of daily sports newspapers in many countries. L’Equipe, for example, traces its roots to the early 20th century.
In the late twentieth century, the sport of volleyball began to spread throughout the world. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, sports scientists and other professionals were recruited from the Soviet bloc, while athletes and coaches came from Africa and South America. These movements led to the globalization of volleyball and basketball. Today, these two sports have become popular all over the world.
Emotions are an important part of the sports experience. Many of these feelings are linked to the athlete’s self-evaluation of their performance and the way they perceive others’ evaluations. These emotions can be triggered before, during, or even after a performance. Athletes also have to follow “feeling rules” that govern the way they manage their emotions. For example, during the national anthem and post-game victory celebrations, athletes are expected to show appropriate emotion.
Sports have been around for thousands of years. Archery is one of the oldest forms of competition, and archery matches were staged with great fanfare during the middle ages. In addition to the archery itself, the lower classes were given competitions during the matches. The games also included grand feasts. As such, drunkenness was commonplace.