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List of sports

The following is a list of sports, divided by category. These categories are based on how the sport is played, and there are many more sports to be added. This system has the disadvantage that some sports may fit in more than one category. Here they are only listed in one.

Athletics

Track and field athletics.

Animal Sports

Sports in which animals play a role.

Combat Sports

Generally sports in which athletes fight or combat each other, usually one-on-one.

Cycling

Sports using bicycles or unicycles.

Extreme sports

Gymnastics

Gymnastic sports.

Motorized Sports

Sports based on motorized vehicles.

Other

Sports not in any of the other categories.

Outdoor Sports

Sports not based on a specific field.

Power Sports

Sports mainly based on sheer power.

Racket Sports

Sports where players use rackets to hit a ball or other object.

Skating

Sports in which skates are used.

Skiing / Snowsports

Sports in which skis or snowboards are used.

Sleighing

Sports that use sleighs.

Target Sports

Sports where the main objective is to hit a certain target.

Team Sports

Sports that involve teams.

Mind Sports

Sports that involve no physical abilities, only mental (see also board games).

Water Sports

Sports that are played in, on or near the water: (see List of water sports)

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List of sports
sweetee_314@yahoo.com - November 9th, 2004
I am doing research on whether cheerleading is a sport, who defines what is a sport, and what organizations recognize cheerleading as a sport. I did not see cheerleading on your list. Is it not recognized as a sport by your standards? Why or why not?
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