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Inuit Games
Arctic sports or Inuit games (Iñupiaq language, Iñupiaq: ''anaktaqtuat'') refer to a number of sports disciplines popularly practiced in the Arctic, primarily by the indigenous peoples of the region, such as the Inuit. Arctic sports often refer to the sports of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Yamal, Alaska, Greenland and parts of Canada, while sports of the First Nations in Canada, First Nations are referred to as Dene games. Traditional Greenlandic sports are referred to as Kalaallit Pinnguaataat. Many of the sports and disciplines are largely Sport of athletics, athletic in nature, while others lean more towards martial arts or gymnastics. Arctic sports are practiced on a semi-professional level locally around the Arctic, as well as in the Arctic Winter Games, World Eskimo Indian Olympics, and Native Youth Olympics (Alaska). History Most sports originating from the Arctic have their roots in the hunting and fishing traditions of the indigenous peoples of the region. Hunting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two-foot High Kick
The high kick is a traditional Inuit event performed at the Arctic Winter Games, the World Eskimo Indian Olympics and other traditional events. One foot high kick The Inuit one-foot high kick is a traditional competition that is similar to the two foot high kick. In this competition the competitor stands on one foot, jumps in the air and hits a ball or piece of seal such as a ringed seal, which is suspended from a gallows and then lands on the same foot. The one foot high kick tests the strength and agility of a hunter. It was also used to signal a successful hunt in some communities. A short film made by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver shows Arctic Winter Games champion Johnny Issaluk performing a one foot high kick. Two foot high kick The two-foot high kick (''akratcheak'') is a traditional Inuit jumping event that occurs at many Arctic sports competitions. In the two-foot high kick, athletes must jump using two feet, touch a hanging target w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
