Gateball
Japanese Name:
ゲートボール
Romaji Name:
geitobooru
Description
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Gateball is a team sport similar to croquet, played on a rectangular court. Players use a mallet to hit balls through a series of gates (hoops) in a specific order and try to score points by passing the balls through all the gates and hitting a goal pole. It is a fast-paced, strategic game popular especially among older adults in Japan and other countries.
History
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Gateball is a team sport similar to croquet, invented in Japan in 1947 by Suzuki Kunihiko. It was designed as an easy-to-learn game suitable for all ages, promoting social interaction and physical activity. The sport quickly spread to other countries in Asia and beyond, with formal rules established and international competitions held. Today, gateball is played worldwide, especially among older adults, for recreation, exercise, and community engagement.