The Paintball World Cup isn ' t the Scorton Silver Arrow archery competition, which began as a yearly event in 1673 and continues today as the longest running sporting event in the world. But in terms of the game of paintball, which began on June 27, 1981, it is by far the longest running and most anticipated yearly event on the calendar. And It is, and should be celebrated as such.
Born on the fields of Survival New York in Newburgh, and the brainchild of Jerry Braun, the Paintball World Cup began in 1990, where it ran for four seasons. To give you an idea how long ago 1990 was in paintball years, consider the top four podium finishers in that first event included winners PMI Piranhas, Lords of Discipline, Master Blasters and the New England Grim Reapers. That first World Cup predates Bad Company, Aftershock, the NPPL, California Magnum Amateur Open and brands like Zap, Empire and Bob Long ' s Intimidator. The event drew a whopping 16 teams, and it was seen as an overwhelming success.
In 1994 the event moved to Paintball World in Kissimmee, Florida. Located literally 100 steps from Old Town Kissimmee, that first World Cup in Florida
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