-
1 RHI
1) Медицина: Rehabilitation Hospitals Of Indiana2) Спорт: Roller Hockey International3) Техника: range-height indicator5) Фирменный знак: Royal Hall Of Industries, Rural Housing Improvement, Inc.6) СМИ: Radio Haiti Inter7) Нефть и газ: углеводородный индекс коллектора ( reservoir hydrocarbon index)8) NYSE. Robert Half International, Inc.9) Аэропорты: Rhinelander, Wisconsin USA -
2 Sports, Portuguese
Among the many sports enjoyed in Portugal, soccer ( futebol) is by far the most popular, with some observers claiming that it approaches a semireligious movement. In international competition, although Portugal's national team boasts world-class players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, and nourishes fond memories of "Eusébio" from the 1960s world cup matches, Portugal has never won a World Cup. It has garnered individual titles in the Euro soccer cup. A ferocious rivalry among professional soccer clubs continues, as fans of clubs such as Sporting and Benfica demonstrate.In recent decades, Portuguese athletes have excelled in world track and field competitions, and Olympic gold medals have been won by athletes such as Vanessa Fernandes, Rui Silva, and Naide Gomes. Portuguese teams have been highly competitive in the fast, popular sport of rink hockey, also called hardball hockey or roller hockey (quad), or, in the Portuguese language, hoquei em patins. Since the 1940s, Portugal has won 15 world titles, in hot competition with rivals Spain (13 world titles), Italy (4), and Argentina (4). Among other popular sports in Portugal is cycling, and the principal cycle competition in Portugal is the Volta a Portugal. In recent years, rugby has attained a new popularity in Portugal, and Portuguese rugby teams have been improving. In judo, Portugal has a young European champion in Telma Monteiro. Equestrianism has long been a sport of consequence, although traditionally viewed as a largely elite activity. Bull- fighting continues, but its popularity has slipped and the activity's future remains uncertain. In a country with a substantial Atlantic coast, Portugal has taken to popular water sports, such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, surfing, swimming, and kite-surfing. Motor sports, such as international car racing, also have a growing number of fans. -
3 Equestrianism
Equestrianism or Equitation has an ancient tradition in Portugal. Although today this sport of horseback riding, which is related to the art and science of horse breeding, is a peaceful activity, for centuries Portugal's use of the horse in cavalry was closely associated with war. Beginning in the 18th century, the activity became connected to bull- fighting. In war, the Portuguese used horse cavalry longer than most other European nations. While most armies gave up the horse for mechanized cavalry or tanks after World War I, Portugal was reluctant to change this tradition. Oddly, Portugal used a specialized form of cavalry in combat as late as 1969-1971, in Angola, a colony of Portugal until 1975. Portugal's army in Angola, engaged in a war with Angolan nationalist forces, employed the so-called "Dragoons," a specialized cavalry in rural areas, until 1971, a case perhaps of the last use of cavalry in modern warfare.Soccer, or futebol, is Portugal's favorite mass sport today, but equestrianism retains a special place in sports as a now democratized, if somewhat elite, sport for both Portuguese and visiting foreign riders. As of 1900, equestrianism was still the sport of royalty and aristocracy, but in the 21st century persons from all classes and groups enjoy it. The sport now features the unique Lusitano breed of horse, which evolved from earlier breeds of Iberian ponies and horses. Touring equestrianism recently has become an activity of niche tourism, and it is complemented by international competitive riding. Following the early 20th century, when the Olympics were revived, Portuguese competitors have excelled not only in sailing, field hockey on roller-skates, rowing, and marksmanship, but also in equestrianism. Notable Portuguese riders were medal winners in summer Olympics such as those of 1948 and 1988. This sport is engaged in primarily if not exclusively in regions with a history of horse breeding, riding, and cattle herding, in Ribatejo and Alentejo provinces, and has featured career military participants.Portuguese equestrianism, including the use of horses in bull-fighting, hunting, and other forms of sport, as well as in horse cavalry in war, was long associated with the lifestyles of royalty and the nobility. The use of traditional, Baroque riding gear and garb in competitive riding, instruction, and bull-fighting reflects such a tradition. Riders in bull-fighting or in exhibitions wear 18th-century male costumes that include a tricornered hat, long frock coats, breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. The Ribatejo "cowboy" or riding herder wears the regional costume of a green and red cap, red tunic, white breeches and stockings, Portuguese bridles, and chaps sometimes made of olive leaves.Although their prestigious classical riding academy remains less well known than the famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Portugal has preserved the ancient tradition of a classical riding school in its Royal School of Portuguese Equestrian Arts, at Queluz, not far from the National Palace of Queluz, a miniature Portuguese Versailles, with a hall of mirrors, tiled garden, and canal. One of the great riding masters and trainers was the late Nuno Oliveira (1925-89), whose work generated a worldwide network of students and followers and who published classic riding manuals. Oliveira's widely admired method of instruction was to bring about a perfect harmony of action between horse and rider, an inspiration to new generations of riders.
См. также в других словарях:
Roller Hockey International — Sport Inline hockey Founded 1992 Commissioner Ralph Backstrom Inaugural season 1993 … Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International — Logo der Roller Hockey International Roller Hockey International (RHI) war eine professionelle Inlinehockeyliga in den Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada. Sie bestand von 1993 bis 1999 und war die erste Profiliga im Inlinehockey. Der Sieger der Play… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International — La Roller Hockey International (également connu par l acronyme RHI) a été la première ligue professionnelle majeur de roller in line hockey. Elle fut créée en Amérique du Nord en 1993 et met fin à ses activités en 2001 après voir joué sa dernière … Wikipédia en Français
Roller Hockey International 1993 — Roller Hockey International Saison 1993 nächste ► Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International 1994 — Roller Hockey International ◄ vorherige Saison 1994 nächste ► Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International 1995 — Roller Hockey International ◄ vorherige Saison 1995 nächste ► Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International 1996 — Roller Hockey International ◄ vorherige Saison 1996 nächste ► Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International 1997 — Roller Hockey International ◄ vorherige Saison 1997 nächste ► Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
Roller Hockey International 1999 — Roller Hockey International ◄ vorherige Saison 1999 Meister … Deutsch Wikipedia
2nd Roller Hockey International All-Star Game — Infobox RHI All Star Game asg name = 2nd visitor = West home = East visitor total = 12 home total = 14 visitor per1 = 5 visitor per2 = 1 visitor per3 = 2 visitor per4 = 4 home per1 = 2 home per2 = 4 home per3 = 5 home per4 = 3 date = July 15,… … Wikipedia
Roller hockey — is a form of hockey played on a dry surface using skates with wheels. The term Roller Hockey is often used interchangeably to refer to two variant forms chiefly differentiated by the type of skate used. There is traditional Roller Hockey, played… … Wikipedia
