What Is The Oldest Sport?

[niyati]

I’ve been curious about the history of sports and was wondering—what is the oldest sport in the world? Are there any ancient records or evidence that support this? Would love to know the origins and how it evolved over time.

 

[gordanfreeman]

The oldest known sport is wrestling. It dates back to ancient times—over 15,000 years—seen in cave paintings and mentioned in early texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh and ancient Egyptian records.

 

[Brooknok]

The sport that is believed to be the oldest in the world is wrestling. The history of wrestling can be traced back to more than 15,000 years in form of cave paintings. It was also one of the main events in the Ancient Greek Olympics Games.

 

[alinajoseph]

Wrestling is considered the oldest sport in the world, with origins dating back to ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt. It was featured in the ancient Olympic Games in 708 BC. Cave drawings and artifacts suggest humans practiced wrestling thousands of years ago, making it a foundational form of physical competition.

 

[robertwilliam]

Wrestling is widely considered the oldest sport, with evidence of its practice found in ancient civilizations. Depictions of wrestling have been discovered in cave paintings dating back over 15,000 years.

 

[Lucky]

Wrestling is considered the oldest sport in the world, with origins tracing back to prehistoric times. Ancient cave paintings in France, dating over 15,000 years, depict wrestling scenes. It was also a key event in the ancient Olympic Games of Greece. This sport’s history reflects humanity’s long-standing fascination with competition, skill, and physical strength.