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Cricket




Boxing

Basketball

Badminton

Badminton takes its name from the Duke of Beaufort’s country home, Badminton House, where the sport was first played in the 19th century. Around 5 million people play badminton in Britain and there are over 5,000 clubs. The All England Badminton Championships, held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, is the premier tournament in the world grand prix circuit.

A mini version of the game – Short Badminton – and badminton for the disabled have been introduced in recent years.

In Britain over 3 million people participate in basketball. The English Basket Ball Association is the governing body in England, and there are similar associations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The leading clubs play in the National Basketball Leagues. Mini- basketball and micro- basketball are versions of the game which have been developed for players under the age of 13.

Wheelchair basketball is played under the same rules, with a few basic adaptations, and on the same court as the running game. Over 30 teams play in the National League.

Boxing in its modern form is based on the rules established by the Marquess of Queensberry in 1865. In Britain boxing is both amateur and professional, and in both strict medical regulations are observed.

All amateur boxing in England is controlled by the Amateur Boxing Association of England. There are separate associations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The associations organize amateur boxing championships as well as training courses for referees, coaches and others. The wearing of headguards is now compulsory in all British amateur competitions.

Professional boxing is controlled by the British Boxing Board of Control. The Board appoints inspectors, medical officers and representatives to ensure that regulations are observed and to guard against overmatching and exploitation.

The basic rules for cricket were drawn up in 1835 by the Marylebone Cricket Club, which still frames the laws of the game today. The administrative centre of the English game is based at Lord’s cricket ground in north London.

Cricket is played in schools, colleges and universities, and amateur teams play weekly games in cities, towns and villages. Throughout Britain there is a network of cricket consisting of first class, minor counties and club games with a variety of leagues.

The main competition in professional cricket is the Britannic Assurance County Championship, played by 18 first-class county teams in four-day matches.

A World Cup takes place every four years.

Women’s cricket is played at local, county and international level.




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