How Have I Never Attended or Watched a Game of Jai Alai?
- gregorymaness
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 23, 2024
Jai alai is reputed by some to be the "fastest sport in the world." It is recognized for the agility, athleticism, and fearlessness of its competitors and the sport has an unquestioned element of danger. Ever been hit by a speeding baseball or softball? If so, you can probably understand why fatalities are not an unknown occurrence in jai alai.
How have I managed not to attend or even watch one game of jai alai? Sure, I have never lived in an area where it is played. But I haven't been to Australia and I have watched multiple games of Australian rules football (I was offered admission to a graduate school program in Australia, but I sadly had to decline the opportunity). I have watched curling (but not hurling). I have watched and enjoyed Canadian rules football. I have watched a number of sporting events that involve canine or equine competitors. I guess that I am just surprised that I haven't gotten around to attending or watching a single game of jai alai. Perhaps I will at least get around to watching it online. I expect that there has to be some games streaming online.
If you are curious about this particular sport or you are traveling to a location where it is played, check out the article and short video via the links below.
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