Sports? Olympics?

[Manofevil]

As I sit here watching the Olympics, it occurs to me to wonder- Ate there any actual sports in Ravenloft, outside of jousting or gladiatorial combat, perhaps?

[Strahdsbuddy]

Hide and seek in Verbrek

[Rock of the Fraternity]

Cross-country runs in Vorostokov.

[IanFordam]

Downhill fleeing.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

Barovian all-wooden javelin toss.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

I imagine Nova Vaasa would be big on equestrian sports: polo, jousting, races. Darkon might have the cultural setup for jousting, but with Azalin disinterested in it, people might feel awkward about making it a national pastime.

Gladitorial combat might flourish in places like Kalidnay and Al Kathos.

[IanFordam]

The Lady Fordam suggests boxing and fencing. The former strikes me as an Individian sport, while I can see the latter as a gentleman's sport in the western Core.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

The Lady Fordam suggests boxing and fencing. The former strikes me as an Individian sport, while I can see the latter as a gentleman's sport in the western Core.

I could see boxing being a favourite in Paridon.

[IanFordam]

The Lady Fordam suggests boxing and fencing. The former strikes me as an Individian sport, while I can see the latter as a gentleman's sport in the western Core.

I could see boxing being a favourite in Paridon.

Oo. Yes.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

The Lady Fordam suggests boxing and fencing. The former strikes me as an Individian sport, while I can see the latter as a gentleman's sport in the western Core.

I could see boxing being a favourite in Paridon.

Oo. Yes.

Bare-knuckle boxing in the rougher parts of town, "Marquis of Queensbury"-rules in the fancier areas. The Celebrants of Humanity might sponsor some tournaments as displays of physical fitness and skill. Betting would be frowned upon, but will be a booming industry in the shadows.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

The Lady Fordam suggests boxing and fencing. The former strikes me as an Individian sport, while I can see the latter as a gentleman's sport in the western Core.

I'd imagine that Dementlieu, especially, would have a fencing culture.
And possibly also Lamordia; even Mordenheim was required to learn fencing as part of a "gentleman"'s education. Lamordia's schools could hold the equivalent of Heidelberg fencing.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

Regrettably, I could easily see Falkovnia holding contests "hunting the most dangerous game". =_= Big brutes in armour hunting down some poor schlub who's been sold out for "not working hard enough", or just because they're known to be a strong runner.

[Rock of the Fraternity]

As for genuine Olympics, as in contests between the various domains in the field of sports...
The more I think about it, the more I like the idea.

Fencing contests would certainly be a popular event. Nova Vaasa, Borca, Dementlieu, Mordent, Lamordia, even Darkon would likely take part in such a thing. Maybe even Barovia, if Strahd felt like he could gain something from it.
Equestrianism would be a good candidate as well.
Various forms of martial arts - boxing, wrestling, even a little light wuxia - could be a real crowd pleaser.
The only problem would be establishing an accord between the various domains to establish safe conduct and rules for judging.

[Mistmaster]

The Mist Games happens every four years, and we had three edictions until now. Pont-a-Lucine in Dementlieu, Luddendorf in Lamordia, and Mordent in Mordentshire. Lekar is to be the next organizing city.

[Mistmaster]

In the way of sports, of course you have Soccer, in Zherisia, whichi is getting popular in therest of the world.