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The real-world sport is sometimes referred to as "muggle quidditch" to distinguish it from the fictional game of the books, which involves magical elements such as flying broomsticks and enchanted balls—a muggle in the Harry Potter series being a person without magical abilities. The sport is played around the world.
Quidditch (/ ˈ k w ɪ d ɪ tʃ /) is a fictional sport invented by author J. K. Rowling for her fantasy book series Harry Potter. It first appeared in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997). In the series, Quidditch is portrayed as a dangerous but popular sport played by witches and wizards riding flying broomsticks.
The International Quadball Association (IQA), [2] previously known as the International Quidditch Association, is the governing body for the sport of quadball.It was founded as the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association in 2009 following the first intercollegiate quidditch match.
U.S. and U.K. associations devoted to quidditch will change the sport’s name, following comments on trans people by “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. Quidditch, a fictional, fast-paced ...
Real-life quidditch, inspired by the magical game in "Harry Potter," is changing its name, citing author J.K. 'Harry Potter' sport quidditch to change name, citing J.K. Rowling's 'anti-trans ...
There is no golden "snitch" in the real-life version of Quidditch, so the game doesn't require a seeker, Harry Potter's position. Also, sadly, the players are not aboard broomsticks that fly. But ...
Quadball Canada was founded July 1, 2014, to administer and organize the sport of quadball in Canada after the relaunch of the original International Quadball Association as US Quidditch. The organization is a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association and has grown to include over 20 teams across the country.
Sports bosses have announced that Quidditch will be known as Quadball. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 ...