Lacrosse was recognized as the first national sport in Canada. Lacrosse is played in Canada, USA and Russia. Lacrosse is somewhat similar to hockey only in the summer.
Lacrosse — contact sports game between two teams using a small rubber ball and a stick with a long handle called a stick.
Lacrosse is often considered a tough contact sport, but injuries in it are much less common than in American football and other contact sports. The top of the stick is braided with a loose net designed to catch and hold the ball. The goal of the game is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal, using the stick to catch, control and pass the ball. The task of the defense is to prevent the goal from being taken and get the ball with the help of a stick, contact wrestling or the right position on the field. There are four positions in the game: midfielder, attacker, defender, goalkeeper.
In order to play lacrosse, you need to have a stick, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves
The game was invented by American Indians, who used it to train warriors and peacefully resolve conflicts between tribes.
The first official lacrosse match was held in Canada in 1867.
Lacrosse was twice included in the program of the Summer Olympic Games — in 1904 and 1908, and was also a demonstration sport at the 1928, 1932 and 1948 Olympics.
The World Lacrosse Championship (WLC) is an international men's field lacrosse championship organized by World Lacrosse, which is held every four years.