TY - JOUR AU - Drozdek-Małolepsza, Teresa AU - Małolepszy, Eligiusz PY - 2019/03/30 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - History of the Gymnastic Society “Sokół” [Falcon] of the Volhynian district (1922–1939) JF - Sport and Tourism Central European Journal JA - Sport tur. VL - 17 IS - 2 SE - HISTORY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND TOURISM DO - 10.16926/kf.2018.17.14 UR - https://czasopisma.ujd.edu.pl/index.php/sport/article/view/287 SP - 69-84 AB - <p><span class="attributeJustify"><span class="attribute" style="margin: 0;"><a>The Gymnastic Society “Sokół” [“Falcon”] from the Volhynian district conducted its activity in the years 1922–1939. Initially it was a part of the Masovia District, and since 1929, the District of Lesser Poland. “Falcon” developed both in urban and rural communities. The nests of GS “Falcon” were active in the field of physical education, sport, military training, tourism, culture and education. They participated in Falcon rallies at local and national levels. Their contribution to the development of Polish physical culture in Volyn was significant. The principal aim within the scope of physical activity was comprehensive development of its members. In “Falcon” gymnastics, cycling, track and field events, archery and water sports were developed among others.</a></span></span></p> ER -