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No Cage Matches: Icelandic Wrestling
Wrestling is a sport universal to human beings the world over, and Iceland has a version of its own. Icelandic wrestling, called “glíma” here, has come a long way from its Viking origins. Back in the olden days, the coup de grace…
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SPORTS: Figure Skating, Reykjavík International Games 2016
Reykjavík International Games 2016 have just started. There are 23 disciplines to be played in two weeks. Whether you are an active audience or passive readers, have a fun folks! I’m gonna show you the best moments of #RIG16 from my point of view. link to the…
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PHOTOS: Fencing at Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games Fencing competition took place on January 24 & 25 at the Fencing Centre in Laugardal. This competition was hosted by the Icelandic Fencing Federation and the Nordic Sabre Centre. There are three types of fencing competitions: foil, sabre,…
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PHOTOS: Uphill Duel Cycling at Reykjavík International Games
The Uphill Duel cycling competition took place on January 23 in downtown Reykjavík. Cyclists duelled each other and the weather to compete in head-to-head cutthroat rounds on the snowy road. Interestingly, the riders could choose any style of bicycle they liked: BMX,…
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PHOTOS: Reykjavík International Games: Gymnastics
The Reykjavík International Games Gymnastics competition took place on January 25 at Laugaból. Competitors dazzled the judges with impressive displays of both apparatus and floor gymnastics. Scroll through the gallery to see. For more information, check out: www.rig.is. See Also: Reykjavík International Games…
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Photos: Reykjavík International Games: Bowling
The Reykjavík International Games Bowling competition completed on January 25 at Egilshöll. Bowling is a relatively new addition to the Reykjavík International Games–joining in 2009. Presently, bowling wouldn’t be considered Iceland’s favourite competitive sport, but it is definitely in the top 100,…
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PHOTOS: Reykjavík International Games: Archery
The Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Archery competition took place on January 17 & 18. The qualification round consisted of FITA triple 40 cm targets for Compound bows and Recurve bows. Archery has always been…
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PHOTOS: Karate at Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Karate competition took place on January 17, which included individual categories for both Kata and Kumite. Kata is a choreographed exhibition of skill, whereas Kumite is unrehearsed sparring. Emma Lucraft…
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PHOTOS: Figure Skating At Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25. This is the 7th year that figure skating has been involved in the Reykjavík International Games. There were three categories: Senior Ladies, Junior Ladies, and Advanced Novice Girls. Senior Ladies was…
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PHOTOS: Swimming at the Reykjavík International Games
The Reykjavík International Games is being held from January 16 – 25. Swimmers from around the world came to compete in the swimming competitions taking place on January 16 – 18. Luckily, we had a photographer there to give you a taste…
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Reykjavík International Games Start Tomorrow!
The Reykjavík International Games, RIG for short, will commence tomorrow and promise to be just the thing for local and visiting sports enthusiasts. Held for the eighth time, the annual event sees 500 international athletes in town to compete in over twenty…