cricket and football
it because of the alantic and the pacific ocean that seperated the two countries so they could have a better chance to compete with theses european countries
First of all, height is a huge advantage in swimming, and these countries generally have taller people. Also, swimming is more of a minority sport in other countries, but swimming is a growing sport in these two countries that have become a main part of these countries' summer Olympics.
Powerlifting was actually first played in two countries, which are the US and the UK. It originated in the 1950s during the Olympic weightlifting sport.
Countries have different ideologies. Political opponents might not want to play each other as arguements and fights might occur. In a football/soccer game Spain and the USSR didn't play each other as the two countries had different ideologies. However sport can be seen as friendship between politicans as the athletes compete in a friendly manner.
Generally no. But many fishing tournaments require teams of anglers (usually two) to compete together.
It's played in cricket between England and Australia.
The first two countries that claimed Latin America were France and Portugal
I know ski jumping as the only one... I feel like there is another one or two, but I'm not 100% sure...
One reason folks play sports is for physical fitness and exercise. Another reason is because sports are fun and entertaining to watch. And every two years the Olympic games are held. Countries that may not like each other will send their athletes to compete in the Olympics with each other. Hopefully, this can produce goodwill and friendship and maybe can help in getting countries to like each other.
Politicians can effect the sports if there is any sport that is held between the two countries which are not in good terms with each others than the politicians can step in and make sure that the sport is played to bring in peace between the countries.
Latvia's first Olympic competition was at the 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix. They sent two athletes to compete, speed skater Alberts Rumba and cross country skier Roberts Plūme. Rumba was the first to compete, skating in the men's 500 meters on January 26 and finishing 16th.
the first sport ever invented was rugby, in Greenland! :)