Spikeball, showdown, tahtib… How about trying out some unusual sports during the Olympic Games? Let's take a look at some original disciplines!
We discover tahtib
Dating back to ancient Egypt, tahtib is a martial art that combines wrestling and dance. The founder of its modern version, Adel Paul Boulad, will present the distant origins of this sport. What's next? Time for action, with demonstrations and introductions to this discipline, which is practiced with a long stick.
We test the fighting rods
Canne de combat is a discipline in its own right, where technique and elegance combine harmoniously. The association Les cannes du Luco offers impressive demonstrations of technical skill and agility. En garde!
An introduction to Korean swordplay
The Land of the Morning Calm will be in the spotlight in the Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement), with initiations in Korean swordplay. Precision, concentration, endurance and breath control will be required to master the technique.
Dancing on wheels
It's going to be swinging at the Parc de Choisy (13th arrondissement)! Put on your skates and get into the swing of things with roller dance initiations. The Roller Squad Institut will be teaching the basics and guiding beginners in this sporty and fun discipline. Roll on youth!
Judging practice
What is juggling? Inspired by the film Blood of Heroes starring Rutger Hauer, released in the USA in 1989, this team sport combines combat and strategy. Players compete to score points by placing the skull in the opponent's camp. If you'd like to try your hand at this original sport, head to the Jardin de Reuilly (12e) all summer long!
We play spikeball
Two teams, a ball and a miniature trampoline: that's all you need to play spikeball! This unusual sport is played between two teams of two, and the aim is for each team to bounce the ball off the trampoline after a maximum of three touches. Each time the ball touches the ground, a point is scored. Try it out in the open air at Square Chérioux (15th arrondissement) every day!
Sharpen your senses with showdown
Born in Canada in 1970 by blind pong players who wanted to play an activity similar to table tennis, showdown is played on a special table, equipped with edges and goals. Players score points by using a racket to send a sound ball into the opponent's goal. To ensure fairness between visually impaired and sighted players, all players wear masks.
