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Futsal: indoor five-a-side football — rules, history, and global influence Futsal Futsal is a fast-paced, five-a-side variant of football played on a hard indoor court. This article explains its rules, court and ball, history, major competitions, and how it shap…

Gabon at the Olympics Overview of Gabon's participation in the Olympic Games, key milestones, typical sports, notable athletes, and distinctions including its medal history and absence from Winter Games…

Gabon men's national football team: history, tournaments and Stade Omar Bongo Gabon national football team Overview of the Gabon men's national football team: history, Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, World Cup qualification efforts, notable players and coaching, and home matches at Lib…

Gaelic football Gaelic football is an Irish team sport combining kicking and handling of a round ball; played by 15-a-side teams, administered by the GAA and central to Irish sporting culture.

Gaelic games Traditional Irish team and field sports governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association, including Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, handball and rounders; central to Irish cultural l…

Gaelic handball Gaelic handball is an Irish wall game in which players use their hands to strike a ball against a wall. It exists in several court styles and is closely related to American handbal…

Gainare Tottori: Professional Football Club of Tottori Prefecture Gainare Tottori Gainare Tottori is a professional Japanese football club representing Tottori Prefecture. The article outlines its identity, development, home facilities, competitions, community r…

Galícia Esporte Clube Historic football club from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, founded by Galician immigrants. Known for regional successes, community identity, youth development and a longstanding role in…

Gallipoli Calcio (SSD Gallipoli Football 1909) Gallipoli Calcio Italian association football club from Gallipoli, Apulia, founded 1909. Known for a rapid rise through the leagues, a spell in Serie B, later financial troubles and sporting re-fou…

Gamba Osaka — Japanese professional football club Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a professional Japanese football club based in Osaka Prefecture, noted for blue-and-black colors, a strong academy, domestic cup success and continental honours incl…

Gambia at the Olympics Overview of The Gambia's participation in the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, notable patterns, and the significance of Olympic involvement for the country.

Gambia national football team The Gambia national football team, nicknamed the Scorpions, represents The Gambia in international football. Affiliated to CAF and FIFA, the team reached its first Africa Cup of Na…

Game: kinds, rules, history and social purpose Game An overview of games: definitions, main types (video, board, card, sport), components and rules, historical development, uses in culture and education, and key distinctions.

Games played (statistic) Games played Games played (G or GP) counts the matches in which an athlete takes part. This entry explains definitions, counting rules across sports, common uses, and differences from related s…

Gangwon FC: Professional Football Club of Gangwon Province Gangwon FC Gangwon FC is a professional South Korean football club from Gangwon Province, founded to represent the region in the national league system and based in Chuncheon at Chuncheon Son…

Gateshead F.C. — English association football club in Gateshead Gateshead F.C. Gateshead F.C. is a professional association football club from Gateshead in North East England. The club plays in the English non-league system and is based at Gateshead Internati…

Gatineau Olympiques — Major Junior Ice Hockey Club Gatineau Olympiques Canadian major junior ice hockey club based in Gatineau, Quebec, founded in 1969; long-time member of the QMJHL, multiple President's Cups winner and 2007 Memorial Cup champion.

Gatka: Punjabi martial art of stick, sword and ceremonial arms Gatka Gatka is a South Asian martial art originating in the Punjab, associated with Sikh martial tradition. It uses wooden sticks, swords and other weapons for sparring, ritual display a…

Geelong Football Club (The Cats) Geelong Football Club Geelong Football Club, nicknamed the Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Geelong, Victoria, with origins in 1859 and a long history in the VFA, VFL and…

Gefle IF (Swedish football club) Gefle IF Gefle IF is a historic sports club from Gävle, Sweden, best known for its football team. It has long regional roots and multiple seasons in Sweden's top division, Allsvenskan.

Geocaching — GPS-based outdoor treasure hunting Geocaching Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity that uses GPS coordinates to hide and seek containers called geocaches. It combines navigation, exploration, and community-driven cha…

Georgia at the Olympics History and overview of Georgia's participation in the Olympic Games, from Soviet-era athletes to independent competition since 1994, including national organization, sports streng…

Georgia national football team National association football team of Georgia, organized by the Georgian Football Federation; competes in UEFA and FIFA qualification, with a history since independence and a devel…

Germany at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Summary of Germany's participation in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang: team composition, sports contested, qualification outcomes, reactions to Russian participation, an…

Germany at the Olympic Games: history, organization, and notable moments Germany at the Olympics Overview of Germany's Olympic participation, organizational structure, historical milestones, sporting strengths, and notable events from 1896 to the present.

Germany national football team Overview, history, achievements and notable facts about the Germany men's national football team, including origins, major titles, key matches, rivalries and organizational backgro…

Germany national football team results (2010–present) Germany national football team results Year-by-year account and context for the Germany national football team’s matches since 2010: major tournaments, notable results, managerial phases, and how to interpret the compil…

Germany women's national football team The Germany women's national football team is one of the world's most successful sides, governed by the DFB, twice World Cup winners and eight-time European champions with a long t…

Ghana at the Olympics Overview of Ghana's participation in the Olympic Games, its organization, notable sports and performances, historical background, and the country's IOC designation (GHA).

Ghana national football team (Black Stars) Ghana national football team The Ghana national football team, known as the Black Stars, is governed by the Ghana Football Association and is one of Africa's most successful sides, noted for continental titles…

Gibraltar national football team The national association football team of Gibraltar, a UEFA and FIFA member since the 2010s. Overview of history, governance, stadium, competition record, and notable facts about t…

Gila River Arena (Glendale, Arizona) Gila River Arena Multipurpose indoor arena in Glendale, Arizona, opened in 2003. Known for hosting NHL hockey, concerts and other events, and for several changes in naming-rights partners since ope…

Gilli-danda: traditional South Asian stick-and-ball game Gilli-danda Gilli-danda is a traditional South Asian street game played with two sticks — a long bat (danda) and a short tapered stick (gilli). It is simple, widely varied, and culturally sign…

Giravanz Kitakyushu — Japanese professional football club Giravanz Kitakyushu Giravanz Kitakyushu is a professional football club based in Yahatanishi ward, Kitakyushu (Kyushu). The team competes in Japan's league system and serves as a regional sporting and…

Giro d'Italia: Italy’s Grand Tour bicycle race Giro d'Italia The Giro d'Italia is an annual multi-stage cycling race in Italy, founded in 1909. A three‑week 'Grand Tour', it is renowned for its mountain stages, distinctive jerseys and long h…

Girth (tack): function, types, fit, and care Girth (tack) A girth is the strap that secures an English saddle to a horse. This article explains its parts, materials, fitting, common types, care, and differences from Western cinches.

Gladiators of Ancient Rome Gladiator Professional fighters of ancient Rome who battled opponents, animals and criminals in public spectacles; trained in schools and varied by fighting style, social origin, and histori…

Glamorgan County Cricket Club Glamorgan County Cricket Club is the only Welsh first-class county, based at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The club competes in England and Wales domestic competitions and has a long…

Glossop North End A.F.C. An English football club from Glossop, known for its late‑19th century origins and rare achievement of reaching the Football League from a small market town; now a non‑league commu…

Gloucester Rugby Club Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby, nicknamed the Cherry and Whites, is a professional English rugby union club based at Kingsholm in Gloucester. Known for a passionate fanbase and intense West Coun…

Glove (ice hockey) Protective handwear used in ice hockey: types, construction, goalie differences, history, rules, and buying and care considerations.

Goal (ice hockey) Explanation of what a goal is in ice hockey, how it is judged, the parts of a goal, historical notes, common rules and exceptions, and its significance in play and scoring.

Goal kick (association football restart) Goal kick A goal kick restarts play when the attacking team last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line without scoring. Laws cover where it is taken, opponents' position, when the…

Goalkeeper (sports position) Goalkeeper A goalkeeper is a specialist player in goal-based sports whose primary duty is to stop the opponent from scoring and to organize the team's defence and distribution.

Goals Against Average (GAA) Goals against average Goals against average (GAA) is the mean number of goals a goalkeeper or goaltender concedes per standard unit of play; used in hockey, soccer, lacrosse and water polo to summarise…

Goaltender (ice hockey) Goaltender The goaltender, or goalie, is the specialized ice hockey player who defends the team's net. Covers role, equipment, common techniques, history, tactics, and notable rules and disti…

Goaltender mask Protective headgear worn by ice hockey goalies; history, construction, safety standards, customization, and differences from other goalie helmets.

Gold Coast Titans Australian professional rugby league club based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Founded in 2007, the Titans compete in the NRL and are a focal point for regional development and com…