Tag: Team sport
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Brisbane Tug of War: Strength and Strategy Keep an Ancient Sport Alive
Bringing an ancient sport into the modern era Every Sunday morning behind a Sikh temple in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, a group of athletes gathers not for a casual workout, but to revive an ancient tradition. The Brisbane Bulldogs tug of war team trains with a clear mission: to honor a sport steeped in history while…
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Brisbane Tug of War: Strength, Strategy, and Heritage Preserved
Bringing an Ancient Sport to a Modern Morning In the northern suburbs of Brisbane, behind the quiet gates of a Sikh temple, a small but determined group is rewriting the story of an ancient sport. The Brisbane Bulldogs tug of war team trains under the watchful eye of coach Graham Egan, who believes that strength…
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Curling as a Lifeline: Nova Scotia’s Olympic Hopeful Jennifer Baxter Finds Escape on Ice
Introduction: A Cold Escape, A Warm Resolve For Jennifer Baxter, the ice is more than a rink or a surface to slide stones across. It’s a sanctuary where the noise of daily life fades, and focus settles in. At 38, Baxter is part of the Christina Black team, a group chasing the dream of Olympic…