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Revision as of 12:12, 1 August 2007
A sport is an activity that involves skill and physical exertion and that is governed by a generally accepted set of rules and guidelines. Traditionally, the outcome of any such activity has a clear winner and loser as defined by the rules that govern that particular sport. The reasons that people engage in such activities vary but usually include a desire for competition, a wish to display one's skill and proficiency, and to engage in exercise. As well as serving as a form of recreation for those engaged in the activity, sports are often a form of entertainment for far more spectators than participants.
List of sports
- American football
- Aquatics
- Archery
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Biathlon
- Bobsleigh
- Boxing
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Canoe/kayak
- Curling
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Ice Hockey
- Judo
- Karate
- Lacrosse
- Luge
- Martial arts
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Modern Pentathlon
- Racquetball
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Skating
- Skiing
- Softball
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Professional Sports
Many sports have been used as a form of entertainment that is run and promoted as a business. In these professional organizations, participants are paid for their participation in the sport. Spectators, in turn, pay for admission to view the event at an arena, stadium, or other such venue.