Experimental Senior High School of Patras ENGLISH COURSE 2016-2017 Top 5 Most Popular Sports in The World ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΓΑΛΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΕΚΤΟΡΑΣ ΤΣΟΡΜΠΑΤΖΟΓΛΟΥ Zorbing Zorbing is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden, or metal ramps. Due to the buoyant nature of the orbs, Zorbing can also be carried out on water, provided the orb is inflated properly and sealed once the rider is inside. "Water walking" using such orbs has become popular in theme parks across the UK.[1][not in citation given] There are two types of orbs, harnessed and non- harnessed. Non-harness orbs carry up to three riders, while the harness orbs are constructed for one to two riders. Double-harness spheres have different slope requirements, and must only be operated in specific locations. The longer runs are approximately half a mile. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by David and Andrew Akers Extreme ironing Extreme ironing (also called EI) is an extreme sport in which people take ironing boards to remote locations and iron items of clothing. According to the Extreme Ironing Bureau, extreme ironing is "the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt."Part of the attraction and interest the media has shown towards extreme ironing seems to center on the issue of whether it is really a sport or not. It is widely considered to be tongue-in-cheek.Some locations where such performances have taken place include a mountainside of a difficult climb; a forest; in a canoe; while skiing or snowboarding; on top of large bronze statues; in the middle of a street; underwater; in the middle of the M1 motorway ;during a keirin race;whilst parachuting;and under the ice cover of a lake. The performances have been conducted solo or by groups. Bossaball Bossaball is a team sport that originated in Spain and was conceptualised by Belgian Filip Eyckmans in 2005. Bossaball is a ball game between two teams, combining elements of volleyball, football and gymnastics with music into a sport. It is played on an inflatable court featuring a trampoline on each side of the net. The trampolines allow the players to bounce high enough to spike the ball over the net and score direct points. The word "bossa", which is sometimes translated as style, flair or attitude in Brazilian Portuguese, is commonly associated with Bossa Nova, a samba influenced type of Brazilian music. The name Bossaball, therefore, expresses the aim to combine sports, music and positive vibrations. Some other countries where Bossaball has been introduced include: Brazil,Argentina,[Mexico, Turkey, Netherlands,Spain,Germany,France, Switzerland, Portugal,Greece, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait,Singapore,Chile, Ecuador,Venezuela and Paragua Buzkashi Buzkashi (literally "goat grabbing" in Persian), also known as kokpar, kupkari and ulak tartysh. It is the national sport of Afghanistan, although it was banned under the Taliban regime. Traditionally, games could last for several days, but in its more regulated tournament version, it has a limited match time.To win the game, all you have to do is seize a medium-size decapitated animal (usually a calf, sheep or goat) on horseback, ride around a couple of obstacles and deposit it in a circle. Sounds easy, right? Well, consider playing this with a hundred other guys who are also trying to do the same thing, and it might not sound so easy. Street Luge Street luge combines the safety concerns of luge with the gentleness of pavement. It involves participants lying on what is basically an enlarged skateboard designed to hold the human body and riding it down a paved course or road. Gravity does the rest of the work. Street luge is also known as land luge or road luge.Like skateboarding, street luge is often done for sport and for recreation.Other than the supine riding position and very high speeds (70–102 mph / 64–164 km/h), street luge has little relation to its winter namesake (luge). Thank you for your time! .