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[[wikipedia:Cricket|Cricket]] is Gruenberg's [[national sport]], and enjoys a massive following, attracting vast live and television audiences, as well as considerable corporate sponsorship interest. A range of other ball sports such as [[wikipedia:Association football|football]], [[wikipedia:field hockey|hockey]], tennis, [[Mentil]] and golf are also widely played, as well as athletics, swimming and cycling. [[wikipedia:auto racing|Motor sports]] are increasing in popularity, in particular with the development of a new [[wikipedia:Formula One|Formula One]] track at [[Moroschwegen]]. Despite the national passion for sport, however, Gruenberg has had very little international exposure, let alone success, in sporting matters, and many of its players, hailed as heroes at home, are unheard of abroad. There are signs this is changing, however, such as the relative success of the national football team in qualifying for [[World Cup 26]], the introduction of the [[Capra Cup]] and [[Tour de Gruenberg]], and the formation of the [[Gruenberger Sports Council#Gruenberger Olympic Association|Gruenberger Olympic Association]] to lobby for participation in the [[Olympic Games]]. Further to this, the [[Gruenberger Sports Council#Gruenberger Cricket Board|Gruenberger Cricket Board]] have announced their intent to renew international interest in a [[wikipedia:Test cricket|Test cricket]] season, as well as an [[wikipedia:One-day International|ODI]] world cup. Sport in Gruenberg is organized and regulated by the [[Gruenberger Sports Council]]. | [[wikipedia:Cricket|Cricket]] is Gruenberg's [[national sport]], and enjoys a massive following, attracting vast live and television audiences, as well as considerable corporate sponsorship interest. A range of other ball sports such as [[wikipedia:Association football|football]], [[wikipedia:field hockey|hockey]], tennis, [[Mentil]] and golf are also widely played, as well as athletics, swimming and cycling. [[wikipedia:auto racing|Motor sports]] are increasing in popularity, in particular with the development of a new [[wikipedia:Formula One|Formula One]] track at [[Moroschwegen]]. Despite the national passion for sport, however, Gruenberg has had very little international exposure, let alone success, in sporting matters, and many of its players, hailed as heroes at home, are unheard of abroad. There are signs this is changing, however, such as the relative success of the national football team in qualifying for [[World Cup 26]], the introduction of the [[Capra Cup]] and [[Tour de Gruenberg]], and the formation of the [[Gruenberger Sports Council#Gruenberger Olympic Association|Gruenberger Olympic Association]] to lobby for participation in the [[Olympic Games]]. Further to this, the [[Gruenberger Sports Council#Gruenberger Cricket Board|Gruenberger Cricket Board]] have announced their intent to renew international interest in a [[wikipedia:Test cricket|Test cricket]] season, as well as an [[wikipedia:One-day International|ODI]] world cup. Sport in Gruenberg is organized and regulated by the [[Gruenberger Sports Council]]. | ||
| − | + | == Chess == | |
| + | [[wikipedia:Chess|Chess]] is very popular in Gruenberg. Many public parks have chess boards, and the country has a long history of producing notable chess players and theorists. The major national tournament is the Gruenberger National Chess Championship, which [[Iffne Hevan]] is the current defendant of. | ||
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[[Category:Sports roleplaying]] | [[Category:Sports roleplaying]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:42, 11 November 2006
Cricket is Gruenberg's national sport, and enjoys a massive following, attracting vast live and television audiences, as well as considerable corporate sponsorship interest. A range of other ball sports such as football, hockey, tennis, Mentil and golf are also widely played, as well as athletics, swimming and cycling. Motor sports are increasing in popularity, in particular with the development of a new Formula One track at Moroschwegen. Despite the national passion for sport, however, Gruenberg has had very little international exposure, let alone success, in sporting matters, and many of its players, hailed as heroes at home, are unheard of abroad. There are signs this is changing, however, such as the relative success of the national football team in qualifying for World Cup 26, the introduction of the Capra Cup and Tour de Gruenberg, and the formation of the Gruenberger Olympic Association to lobby for participation in the Olympic Games. Further to this, the Gruenberger Cricket Board have announced their intent to renew international interest in a Test cricket season, as well as an ODI world cup. Sport in Gruenberg is organized and regulated by the Gruenberger Sports Council.
Chess
Chess is very popular in Gruenberg. Many public parks have chess boards, and the country has a long history of producing notable chess players and theorists. The major national tournament is the Gruenberger National Chess Championship, which Iffne Hevan is the current defendant of.
