The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally.
This ancient sport originated more than 15 centuries ago in Shinto ceremonies.
Sport is an important part of British culture; numerous sports originated in the country, including the national game, football.
When the sport originated teams played with six runners.
Many other sports originated in ancient times or as variations of classic games, but stock car racing has uniquely American roots.
There are many thoughts to how this sport first originated in Finland.
The sport originated in Argentina in the early 1700s.
It is believed that the sport of mountainboarding originated here.
History has it that the sport originated from a spat between two farmers in the local pub one night.
The sport of horse pulling originated when horses were still used for daily farm work.