The history of sports dates back to the late 17th century in England. In the Restoration era, the idea of a sports record began to emerge. Puritans had pushed traditional pastimes underground, but organized games began to emerge. The Marylebone Cricket Club, founded in 1787, helped to develop cricket and rationalized competition.
Whether the activity is informal or formal, sports help us to develop our mental health and physical fitness. We can also develop relationships with other people through this type of activity. And while many people are concerned about the mental aspect, participation in sport helps to develop positive body language. It also helps us understand the importance of a winning mentality, and that we should never be overly bothered by the consequences.
In the past, sports have facilitated the advancement of nationalism. While wealthy nations such as the United States and Canada are the dominant competitors in many sports, a country can be outmatched in a specific sport by a less developed nation. However, even if a nation is not physically dominant, it can compete at the global level in sports, especially if the sport is widely regarded as a symbol of national pride.
The scientific and technological development of sports continued to advance, as athletes sought to perfect their equipment and physical limits. As a result, new games were invented that were more scientifically based. In the late 17th century, sports began to take on a more quantitative element. For example, the concept of the sports record was born.