Презентация на тему Highland games

in Scotland and other countries as a way of

celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands.

recorded history. An example of a possible early games

venue is at Fetteresso, although that location is technically a few miles south of the Scottish Highlands.

log is stood upright and hoisted by the competitor

who balances it vertically holding the smaller end in his hands (see photo). Then the competitor runs forward attempting to toss it in such a way that it turns end over end with the upper (larger) end striking the ground first.

modern-day shot put as seen in the Olympic Games.

Instead of a steel shot, a large stone of variable weight is often used.

the hammer throw as seen in modern-day track and

field competitions, though with some differences. In the Scottish event, a round metal ball (weighing 16 or 22 lb for men or 12 or 16 lb for women) is attached to the end of a shaft about 4 feet in length and made out of wood, bamboo, rattan, or plastic.

distance event. There are actually two separate events, one

using a light (28 lb for men and 14 lb for women) and the other a heavy (56 lb for men, 42 lb for masters men, and 28 lb for women) weight.

for height. The athletes attempt to toss a 56

pound (4 stone) weight with an attached handle over a horizontal bar using only one hand.

event originally contested at country fairs. A pitchfork is

used to hurl a burlap bag stuffed with straw over a horizontal bar above the competitor's head.