Sports history is the study of the development, evolution, and significance of sports throughout time. It encompasses the examination of various sports, their origins, cultural impacts, key events, notable figures, and changes in rules and practices across different societies. Sports history also analyzes how social, economic, and political factors have influenced sports and how sports have in turn affected social dynamics, identities, and national pride. By investigating the past of sports, historians and scholars aim to understand the broader context of physical activity and competition in human culture, highlighting themes like gender, race, and technology in the world of sports.