Sports Archives - Make Heritage Fun!

Experience history and heritage on Go Heritage Run runcations

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

Go Heritage Runs are the best way to experience heritage and history across India. They are untimed (you can walk too), family friendly destination marathons organized at heritage sites across India. Also rated as the most scenic marathons in India by CN Traveler and Outlook magazines!

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Sports

The evolution of Yoga

January 24, 2018January 31, 2018

It is popularly believed that Yoga originated from India about 5,000 years ago. It possibly came into existence during the excavation of the Indus Valley …

Arts and Crafts, Capturing Culture, Cultural Identity, Go Heritage Runs, Sports

When running a race makes you culturally aware

November 14, 2017December 19, 2017

As a marathon runner, I try to run in as many cities or countries as I can. “Runcations” have been a huge part of my …

Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race in Alleppey, Kerala (2)

Sports, Student Program, Traditions

Kerala backwaters and the great boat race

August 4, 2017September 7, 2017

I happen to witness an excellent example where hundred minds and hundred pairs of hands harmonize towards one goal. I was simply amazed by the …

Sports

The anecdotal and rich history of Jhansi

May 15, 2017July 30, 2017

Jhansi is a gateway to the legendary Bundelkhand region known for its valor and courage. The town sharing its border with the state of Madhya …

Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, Sports, Traditions

Australia’s Pride: The Melbourne Cricket Ground

August 27, 2016October 9, 2016

The story of the MCG starts with the formation of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1838. The club moved its home ground to its current …

Heritage, Sports

Hunting Survival for the Neanderthal; Sport for the Contemporay

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016

We do not know about the pre-historic sports because of the paucity of the relevant archaeological record, but it is likely that the first athletic …

Marita Oikonomidou Yedi Kule Conquest Heritage Monuments 4

#makeheritagefun, Heritage, Sports, World Heritage Sites

Yedi Kule Conquest: the 1st Monuments Run in Thessaloniki on #makeheritagefun day!

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016

Thessaloniki, the capital of Macedonia in Greece, on 12 June was at the forefront of innovative events regarding the celebration of architectural heritage. Yedi Kule …

Sports, Student Program

1951: First Asian Games in India

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

Asian Games is the biggest multi-sport games after the Olympic games, the Asian Games is the most prestigious event organized by the Olympic Council of …