The Great Games (Whisker Olympics)
Held Every Four Years:
- Rotating host city
- Athletes from all provinces (and some international competitors)
- Week-long celebration
- Opening and closing ceremonies (spectacular)
Events Include:
- Running (sprints, middle distance, long distance, relays)
- Jumping (long jump, high jump, pole vault)
- Throwing (weighted bags - like shot put)
- Sumo (tournament format)
- Swimming races
- Boat races
- Archery
- Swordsmanship (demonstration, not combat - forms and precision)
- Paw-cart racing
- Climbing competitions (natural cat ability, speed and difficulty)
- Team sports
Cultural Impact:
- National pride
- Heroes emerge
- Inspires youth participation
- Economic boost for host city
- Diplomatic opportunity (peaceful competition between kingdoms)