According to research, learning a new sport is beneficial for your brain. Trying a new sport motivates you to keep pushing yourself and taking on new challenges because it enhances cognitive function and help prevent age-related cognitive decline.
Generally, learning is thought to help keep your mind sharp. So how about learning something that keeps your mind active, your body healthy, and enhances your mood.
Here are a few sports that you can try and will definitely enjoy:
Archery
Archery went from an essential weapon in warcraft to an aristocratic fashionable game to an Olympic sport.This sport is known for shooting arrows with a bow.
How to play?
There are ten concentric circles that stand in for various tracts. The arrows are fired from a bow at a fixed target, and the goal is to shoot an arrow at the target. The area of the circle that the arrow strikes determines the scores.
Where?
There are several academies in Cairo, where you can try and play this sport. The following are a few places:
- Golden Arrow Academy, Nasr City
- Archers Academy has three branches: Sheraton, Nasr City– Cairo-Stadium, ElDokki
- Brilliant Archery Academy: registered with the Egyptian Federation for the Bow and Arrow, this academy is a reputable place has six branches in Heliopolis, Al-Maadi, A-Moatam, Al-Aagoza, and Al-Oboour, as well as one branch scheduled to open in 6th of October.
Equestrian
Horseback riding is known as the royal sport.
This sport calls for stamina, agility, skill, and balance. However, there are times when riding a horse is leisurely, relaxing, and taking in the scenery, especially in Egypt whether by the pyramids, the lakes in Fayoum, or by the red sea.
A few schools where you can learn equestrian in Cairo are:
- Royal Academy, Nasr City
- GSC Horseback-riding Gate, Gezira Sporting Club– Zamalek
- Cairo Horse Riding School, Giza
Parkour
Are you into cool flips and tricks? Do outdoor sports interest you a lot? Then parkour is just for you!
Check out these cool places in Cairo that give parkour lessons:
- Cairo Parkour Academy, Ahram Gardens
- Whether you’re a professional and just want to practice on your own, you can check out Fight & Parkour in Nasr City. But you can also take lessons as a beginner
Badminton
Did you know that badminton is the second most popular sport in the world? And did you know that it is more intense than tennis!?
Badminton is basically a total body workout! It requires speed, quick reactions, muscular strength, and endurance challenges.
It is also surely very fun to play!
Here are some academies in Cairo that you should check out:
- Black Ball Sporting Club, New Cairo. This academy offers a wide range of activities and sports.
Kite surfing
Egypt is known as one of the top destinations for kitesurfing! Its consistent winds and smooth waters help give you the best kitesurfing experience! It’s also not as difficult as you think it is!
You can learn it best by the Red Sea in Gouna, Hurghada, Ras Sudr, and Dahab
Frisbee
Fencing
Fencing is one of the few sports that demands a mental competence that is equal to the physical skill necessary, so it is good for the mind and body. Fencing enhances powers of observation, attention, and concentration. Additionally, it fosters self-confidence and discipline.
- Target Fencing Academy, is Egypt’s first recognised, privately owned fencing academy. By fencers and fencing professionals.
