SPORTS & GAMES

Olympic History: The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, featuring 13 countries and 43 events.
Soccer Popularity: Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with over 4 billion fans and more than 270 million players globally.
The Super Bowl: The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events in the U.S., with around 100 million viewers tuning in each year.
Video Gaming Growth: The global video game industry is projected to surpass $200 billion by 2023, driven by mobile gaming and esports.
Basketball Invention: Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, who wanted to create an indoor sport to keep his students active during winter.
First Video Game: The first video game, “Tennis for Two,” was created in 1958 by physicist William Higinbotham, simulating a tennis match on an oscilloscope.
Baseball’s All-Time Home Run Leader: Barry Bonds holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history, with 762 home runs.
Women in Sports: Women’s participation in sports has increased significantly since Title IX was enacted in 1972, promoting gender equality in education and athletics.