In the dramatic global diffusion of recent sports, the French have also performed a major function. The first Paris–Rouen race occurred in 1869; the Tour de France was inaugurated in 1903. The big success of the latter inspired the Giro d’Italia and numerous different long-distance races. Sports, bodily contests pursued for the objectives and challenges they entail. Sports are part of each culture previous and current, but every culture has its own definition of sports. The most useful definitions are people who make clear the relationship of sports to play, video games, and contests.
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