Panathinaiko [Panathinaic or Kallimarmaro] Stadium has a majestic feel.
If you want a mix of sport and culture, it’s hard to go past the Athens’ Panathinaiko Stadium. Cast in the middle of central Athens, right beside a road busier than rush hour on a busy motorway, it somehow retains a majestic feel.
Built from marble hauled from [...]
Swimming Pool Facts and Figures >
The history of pools begins at the “great bath” constructed at the site of Mohenjo-Daro. It was most likely dug during the 3rd millennium B.C. The pool, 12 meters by 7 meters, is lined with bricks and during its time the pool was covered with a tar-based sealant.
The Greeks [...]
Pankration has its roots in the world’s first Martial Art that was introduced to the East by the Greek Macedonian King, Alexander the Great.
Whoever believes that martial arts were born and raised in the Far East is, it seems, mistaken. As in almost every aspect of history, the Greeks got there first, this time proudly [...]
In the last few years Cyprus has taken off as the destination for cycling enthusiasts.
Cyprus was the base for Team GB, and is regularly used by top National Teams from various sports as a training ground. No wonder then that sporty holidaymakers are taking advantage of the scenery and perfect terrain for a cycling [...]
A group of lucky local motorcyclists will be getting some hints on riding their bikes from the last two Super Motard, or “Supermoto” World Champions.
The Husqvarna agent in Cyprus, Char. Pilakoutas Ltd, has brought Frenchman Adrien Chareyre, the reigning champion, and the 2007 champion, Belgian ace Gerald Delepine, to the island, and they will be on [...]
With work well underway to prepare for the 2009 Cyprus Rally, organisers have announced that a Service Park will be created, and work on the Park will be overseen by two local construction companies.
The Rally will be held between the 13 - 15 March. It will be a mixed surface event [Day 1 will be [...]
Lovingly tending to cars of a bygone era, the Paphos Classic Vehicle Club has an array of stunning vehicles among its membership.
Just about every aspect of motoring has developed beyond all recognition since our forebears first sat behind the wheel. Electric windows are now common place, along with central locking, a decent sound system, airbags, [...]
