In the 1950s biathlon* became known in Russian and Swedish tracks

and quickly became popular** as well.

The first Biathlon World Championship was held in 1958 in Austria, and in 1960 the sport was finally included in the Olympic games (Wikipedia, Biathlon, 02/02/24)

It combines two sports: cross-country skiing and rifle*** shooting.

Free skiing is the most preferred technique as it is the fastest way to win.

When the athlete reaches a target, s/he has to shoot with her/his rifle.

One wins when s/he wins the skiing race and also shoots and gets all five targets.

*δίαθλο

** δημοφιλές

*** όπλο

ΤΡΙΟΛΕΤΟ

Αρχίζει η τελετή των Αγώνων

Τους Αθλητές όλοι περιμένουν

Από την αγωνία τους δεν ανασαίνουν

Αρχίζει η τελετή των αγώνων

Αγωνίζονται για τους κόπους όλων των χρόνων

Στο βάθρο όλοι ανεβαίνουν

Αρχίζει η τελετή των αγώνων

Τους Αθλητές όλοι περιμένουν

Κonstantinos, D class

The birthplace of curling is Scotland where it has been played for more than five centuries.

Curling is a team sport, similar to bowls and shuffleboard. Its is played by two teams, each one consisting of four players. In this sport, players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles.

In 2018 winter Olympic Games curling took place for the 7th  time, but it was the first time that there were mixed doubles, meaning teams consisted of both men and women.

Curling is also a sport in the Paralympic Games, called «wheelchair curling».

Jason and Bill, D class