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The Skating

Skating is a sport where participants slide on a smooth surface using skates. It originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century when the first metal roller skates were invented. The sport grew in popularity, with the opening of the first skating rinks in London in the 1850s and Paris in the 1870s. International governing bodies for skating were established in the early 20th century, including the founding of the International Skating Union in 1924.

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The Skating

Skating is a sport where participants slide on a smooth surface using skates. It originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century when the first metal roller skates were invented. The sport grew in popularity, with the opening of the first skating rinks in London in the 1850s and Paris in the 1870s. International governing bodies for skating were established in the early 20th century, including the founding of the International Skating Union in 1924.

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the skating

Skating is a sport that consists of sliding on a regular surface using skates placed on the
feet. Whoever practices this discipline is called a "professional skater" and does so on
skating rinks, also known as "skating rinks" or "skating rinks".
In 1733 the Dutchman Hoans Brinker built the first metal roller skates, but he did not
imagine that it would have the popularity it has today.
In 1857 two skating rinks were opened in Covent Garden and Strand, two very important
areas in central London.
In 1876 the first skating center was opened in Paris as a fashionable sport.
In 1905 the Amateur Hockey Association was founded in England. In 1909 the sport began
to be played in the county of Kent.
In 1924, representatives of Switzerland, France, Germany and Great Britain met, founding
the Federation International Du Patinaje a roulette. In 1946 the Spanish Hockey and
Skating Federation was created and Spain debuted in international competitions in 1947
in Lisbon.

Name: Valerie Chingue Obando.


Grade: 8-2

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