Sports

Cultures around the globe come together through sport. The images and stories in this collection shed some light on how the human spirit has always had a special sweet spot for all things sporty.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Arsenal Bowl

This vintage bowling alley in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania takes its name from the main supplier of munitions during the American Civil War.

Vienna, Austria

Jörgerbad

This is the oldest indoor pool in Vienna and was the first to largely abolish gender segregation.

Geylang, Singapore

Singapore Badminton Hall

Adorned in saturated colors, this Singapore Badminton Hall is an indoor sports hall for national and international competitive badminton.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Thunderbird Stadium

This sports stadium at the University of British Columbia hosted the Lollapalooza music festival when it toured in 1992.

Oslo, Norway

Bislett Stadium

This arena in Oslo, Norway has seen dozens of records shattered in its history.

Bishan, Singapore

Bishan Stadium

The professional football pitch in the Singaporean city of Bishan is open to the public when it is not being used for any exclusive sporting events.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Campo Argentino del Polo

This stadium hosts the largest international polo tournament in the world. The Argentinian Army rents it out to the Argentine Polo Association for use in matches.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

The Woods

Located on the charming Island of Mackinac, this restaurant is home to the oldest operating Duckpin bowling lane in the United States.

Sydney, Australia

Vaucluse Yacht Club

The members of this Australian yacht club came together to design and build their own racing skiff.

Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States

Asbury Park Convention Hall

Designed by the architects of Grand Central Terminal, this National Historic Place is still in use.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Olympic Stadium

This stadium in Amsterdam won a gold medal in the 1928 Olympics (for an architecture competition).

Arcadia, California, United States

Santa Anita Park

These seats belong to a Californian horse racing track that is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.

Margate, United Kingdom

Walpole Bay Hotel

This family-owned hotel in England doubles as a museum, showcasing objects collected from visitors and owners alike throughout its century-long history.

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