Kids News - Sports

Dimpled Attire May Be The Key To Winning In The 2012 Olympics

By Meera Dolasia on 05/20/2012

The speed-related events at the Olympics are so competitive that even a hundredth of a second can make a difference between the gold and silver medal. It is therefore no wonder that everything - From the food the athletes eat to the clothes and shoes they wear, are geared for optimal performance.

Video Of The Week - Garrett McNamara's Record Breaking Wave Ride

By Meera Dolasia on 05/14/2012

The morning began as one of those rare days when Hawaiian-born Garrett McNamara did not really want to go surf. It ended, being the day when the 44-year old rode a wave that would get immortalize him forever in the Guinness World Records!

Yves 'Jetman' Rossy  Soars Over Rio De Janeiro Like A Bird!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/10/2012

A year after Yves 'Jetman' Rossy stunned the world by flying over the Grand Canyon using just his wings, he has done it again - This time, with a flight over the Brazil's second largest city, Rio de Janeiro.

Need A Flying Car? Now You Have A Choice!

By Meera Dolasia on 04/04/2012

If you thought flying cars were something you would only encounter in Harry Potter movies, you are in for a pleasant surprise. That's because there are now not one, but two companies that have successfully figured out this rather tricky engineering feat.

Video Of The Week - 12-Year Old Skateboarder Lands The First-Ever 1080

By Meera Dolasia on 04/02/2012

A 12-year old Malibu youngster has achieved what even professional skateboarders like Shaun White and Mitchie Brasco have been unable to do - Land a perfect 1080. For those of you who do not understand skateboarding lingo, it means completing three full rotations in the air and landing with his board still underneath him.

Volcano Boarding Anyone?

By Meera Dolasia on 03/21/2012

While snowboarding was once considered an exciting sport practiced only by an elite few, today it is one even young kids seem to master quite easily. It is therefore no wonder that adventurers seeking an adrenilin rush are resorting to a new thrill - Volcano Boarding!

The Iditarod A.K.A 'The Last Great Race On Earth' Has Begun!

By Meera Dolasia on 03/07/2012

On Sunday, March 4th, thousands of fans gathered at Willow Lake, Anchorage, to give a rousing send-off to the 66 mushers and their crew of between 12-16 dogs competing in this year's world-renowned trail sled dog race - The Iditarod.

A Skateboard That Navigates By Reading Your Mind

By Meera Dolasia on 02/29/2012

Skateboards has come a long way since their humble beginnings in the 1950's when they were nothing but handlebar-less scooters fitted with roller-skate wheels. Over the years, they have become more aerodynamic, been fitted with various kinds of wheels to make them faster and even, attached to electric batteries for more oomph. However, none of the improvements even compare to this latest creation that takes you to your destination - By reading your mind!

Austrian Skydiver Gets Ready For The Ultimate Plunge

By Meera Dolasia on 02/13/2012

In August 2012, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt a feat that has never been done before - freefall off a specially made capsule from the edge of space - 120,000 feet (23 miles) above earth or about three times the altitude that normal airplanes fly at.

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