many sides from around the UK to play mixed, men's and ladies' hockey at all levels of ability. Acting on behalf of the Isle of Man Government, the entire event is covered by professional photographer, John Coxon. Shooting Target shooting has a long and successful tradition on the Isle of Man. Ranges and clubs exist for rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines and the various elements come together under the umbrella organisation, the Isle of Man Target Shooting Federation. Shooting has won more medals for the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games than any other sport. The Islands shooters include World medalists, British National Champions as well as Island Games Champions where collectively shooting is one of the most active sports. Athletics Athletics is also well supported on the Isle of Man. One of the highlights of the race calendar is the Easter Athletics Festival, a great social and athletic weekend, now in its 46th year. Manx Harriers is the main athletics club on the Island, and it is successful in the UK when teams of athletes go to compete. (2008). Cammag The sport of cammag originated on the Isle of Man. It is similar to the Scottish game of shinty, and Irish hurling. Once the most popular sport on the island, it ceased to be played by the start of the 20th century. It has more recently been revived with an annual match at St John's. Taekwondo Taekwondo is a martial art sport that is growing in popularity. The Isle of Man Taekwondo Association was admitted as an associate member of the World Taekwondo in 2006 and the Isle of Man can compete as a country in WTF competitions. Other sports Basketball is also played in the Isle of Man. The Monarch Assurance International Chess tournament was held in Port Erin every September–October from 1992 to 2007. The PokerStars Isle of Man International Chess Tournament took place in 2014 and 2015 in Douglas. In 2016 Chess.com became the new sponsor of the event, which was renamed to Chess.com Isle of Man International. The board game of Go visits the island biennially. There is also a growing mud and obstacle running scene, with the Tough Mann Adventure Challenge starting in 2013. Race Walking is popular as well and culminates in the yearly Parish Walk, a non-stop race over 85 miles. See also Sport in the United Kingdom References External links