Golden Gloves — U.S. amateur boxing tournament series Golden Gloves Annual amateur boxing tournaments in the United States that crown regional and national champions. Open to non‑professional fighters, the Golden Gloves has shaped many boxers' path…
Golden State Warriors NBA franchise founded in 1946, known for seven championships, the three-point revolution led by Stephen Curry, and a history spanning Philadelphia, San Francisco and Oakland.
Golf: rules, equipment, courses, history, and competitive formats Golf Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players aim to put a ball into a series of holes in as few strokes as possible. This entry explains courses, equipment, scoring, history and…
Golf course: design, parts, history and play Golf course An overview of golf courses covering layout, key areas (tee, fairway, green, hazards), historical development, types of courses, play format and environmental considerations.
Googly (leg-spin delivery) Googly A googly is a deceptive wristed delivery in right-arm leg-spin bowling that turns opposite to a leg break; invented by Bernard Bosanquet, it is a key variation used to outwit batsm…
Górnik Zabrze: history and significance of the Silesian football club Górnik Zabrze Górnik Zabrze is a historic Polish football club from Zabrze, established in 1948. One of Poland’s most successful teams, it has a strong local identity, notable players, and a rec…
GP2 Series - F1 Feeder Championship and Single-Seater Development Series (2005–2016) GP2 Series Overview of the GP2 Series (2005–2016), a spec single-seater championship that acted as Formula One’s primary feeder series, ran as F1 support events, and was restructured into the…
Grand Rapids Griffins Professional ice hockey team in Grand Rapids, Michigan; AHL franchise and primary development affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, playing home games at Van Andel Arena with an ECHL…
Grand slam (baseball) A grand slam is a home run hit with the bases loaded, scoring four runs — the most possible on a single play. This article explains the rule, origin, impact, and notable variations…
Grand Slam (tennis) The Grand Slam tournaments are the four most prestigious annual tennis events — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open — renowned for ranking points, prize money, hist…
Grand Tour (cycling) — the three major professional stage races Grand Tour (cycling) The Grand Tours are the three longest and most prestigious multi-week professional road cycling stage races: the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, forming…
Grappling (martial arts and combat sports) Grappling Grappling covers non‑striking techniques for seizing, controlling and submitting an opponent. It underpins sports such as judo, wrestling and sumo and informs self‑defence, law enf…
Grasshopper Club Zürich Grasshopper Club Zürich is a Swiss multisports club best known for its football section; founded in the 19th century, it is the country's most decorated football club with a long l…
Grazer AK (GAK) — Austrian football club from Graz Grazer AK Grazer AK (GAK) is a historic football club founded in 1902 in Graz, Austria. Known for red-and-white colours, national honours, European matches and a dramatic revival after finan…
Great Britain at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Great Britain’s participation in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympics, covering sports entered, team composition, competition format and broadcasting.
Great Britain at the Olympics History and role of Great Britain in the modern Olympic Games, including organization, notable athletes, hosting occasions, and distinctive aspects of Team GB representation.
Great Britain Olympic football team Overview, history and structure of the Great Britain football team that competes at the Olympic Games, including selection rules, Olympic achievements and governance issues among t…
Great Western Lacrosse League Former U.S. collegiate men's lacrosse conference active from 1984 to 2009; disbanded after conference realignment when Notre Dame left for Big East lacrosse and remaining members j…
Greater Western Sydney Giants Australian rules football club based in Greater Western Sydney, founded 2009 and competing in the AFL since 2012. Known for its orange and charcoal colours, youth development and r…
Greece at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Greece was represented by one athlete, snowboarder Konstantinos Petrakis, at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympics — the nation's fifth Winter Games appearance.
Greece at the Olympics Overview of Greece’s connection to the Olympic Games: ancient origins, role in the modern revival, participation and traditions such as the torch lighting and leading the opening p…
Greece national football team Overview of the Greece national football team: history, style, major achievements including UEFA Euro 2004 victory and 2014 World Cup performance, notable figures and cultural impa…
Green Bay Packers A historic, community-owned American football franchise based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, noted for its record number of NFL championships, distinctive ownership model, Lambeau Field,…
Green jersey in road bicycle racing Green jersey The green jersey is a distinctive cycling leader's jersey used in road stage races to mark winners of subsidiary competitions—most commonly the points classification for sprinters.…
Green Monster (Fenway Park) The Green Monster is the 37‑ft 2‑in left‑field wall at Fenway Park, an iconic feature of Boston baseball known for its manual scoreboard, unique effect on play, and seats added in…
Greg Johnson (ice hockey) Gregory C. Johnson (1971–2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League. This article summarizes his role, career context, playing sty…
Grêmio Esportivo Sãocarlense Grêmio Esportivo Sãocarlense is a football club based in São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, known for competing in regional state competitions and serving as a local sporting instituti…
Grenada at the Olympics Overview of Grenada's participation in the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, notable performances and athletes, and related facts about Summer and Winter Games.
Grenada national football team The Grenada national football team represents Grenada in international association football. Managed by the Grenada Football Association, it competes in CONCACAF and regional Carib…
Grenoble Foot 38 — French football club from Grenoble Grenoble Foot 38 Grenoble Foot 38 (GF38) is a professional football club based in Grenoble, France. Known for its blue colours and regional identity, the club has competed across the French league…
Gretna F.C.: The rise and fall of a Scottish border football club Gretna F.C. Gretna F.C. was a small Scottish club that rose rapidly after joining the Scottish leagues in 2002, reached national prominence, then collapsed into administration and resigned fro…
Greyhound racing: sport, mechanics, history and welfare issues Greyhound racing Overview of greyhound racing: how the sport works, track and lure mechanics, betting role, historical development, current status, and animal welfare controversies and reforms.
GriGri — assisted‑braking belay device for rock climbing Grigri The GriGri is a widely used assisted‑braking belay device (brand name Petzl) that uses a cam to pinch the rope and reduce the effort needed to arrest a fall. It is not fully automa…
Guadeloupe national football team Representative men's football team of Guadeloupe, competing in CONCACAF and Caribbean tournaments. Not a FIFA member; players are French citizens and often play in French leagues.
Guam at the Olympics Overview of Guam's participation in the Olympic Games, the territory's National Olympic Committee, typical sports and delegations, historical milestones, and notable facts.
Guam national football team The Guam national football team represents the U.S. territory of Guam in men's international association football. It is governed by the Guam Football Association and competes in A…
Guangzhou FC (formerly Guangzhou Evergrande) Guangzhou FC Guangzhou FC is a professional football club from Guangzhou, China, known for a period of domestic dominance and continental success after major investment in the 2010s.
Guaratinguetá Futebol Guaratinguetá Futebol is a Brazilian football club based in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo. The club fields professional and youth teams and competes in state and national competitions w…
Guatemala at the Olympics Overview of Guatemala’s participation in the Olympic Games, including its first appearance in 1952, the National Olympic Committee, the IOC code change, and its first Olympic medal…
Guatemala national football team The Guatemala national football team represents Guatemala in international men's football, governed by the national federation and competing in CONCACAF and Central American tourna…
Guinea national football team (Syli Nationale) Guinea national football team The Guinea national football team, nicknamed Syli Nationale, represents Guinea in international men's football. Governed by the Guinean Football Federation, it competes mainly at t…
Guinea-Bissau national football team The Guinea-Bissau national football team represents Guinea-Bissau in international men's football. Governed by the national federation, it is a member of CAF and FIFA and debuted a…
Guyana at the Olympics Summary of Guyana's participation in the Olympic Games, including history, organization, sports contested, and notable facts about its appearances and results.
Guyana national football team The national association football team representing Guyana, known as the Golden Jaguars. Overseen by the Guyana Football Federation, it competes in CONCACAF, Caribbean and FIFA com…
Gymnasium (ancient Greece): athletic training, education, and social life Gymnasium (ancient Greece) A public institution in ancient Greece combining athletic training, informal schooling, and civic ritual — male-only, linked to nudity in sport and the later European notion of the…
Gymnastics: disciplines, apparatus, history and modern practice Gymnastics Gymnastics is a sport of strength, flexibility, balance and control. It comprises artistic, rhythmic, trampoline and acrobatic disciplines, distinct apparatus for men and women, an…
Gymnastics at the Summer Olympics An overview of Olympic gymnastics: disciplines, events, historical milestones, competition formats and notable distinctions across artistic, rhythmic and trampoline disciplines.
Haiti at the Olympics History of Haiti's participation in the Olympic Games, its administration, notable athletes and medals, typical sports, and challenges facing Haitian Olympic competition.
