Sports have always been an essential part of human culture, offering a wide range of activities that promote physical health, mental well-being, and social interaction. Whether you’re a fan of traditional team sports, individual pursuits, water sports, or extreme adventures, there’s something for everyone. Below is a comprehensive list of sports practiced around the world, showcasing the incredible diversity and passion for athletic endeavors. This list includes well-known sports as well as emerging ones, each with its unique charm and appeal. Explore the list to discover the various ways people engage in physical activity and competition globally.
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Abseiling – Descending a rock face or other vertical surface using a rope.
Acrobatic Gymnastics – Performing gymnastics routines with partners, involving balance, lifts, and throws.
Acroski – Skiing sport involving acrobatic jumps and tricks on a downhill course.
Adventure Racing – Multidiscipline team sport involving navigation and endurance in outdoor environments.
Aerials – Freestyle skiing event involving jumps and flips off snow ramps.
Aerobatics – Performing complex maneuvers in an aircraft for competition or entertainment.
Aerobic Gymnastics – High-intensity gymnastics routine performed to music, emphasizing aerobic fitness.
Aeromodeling – Designing, building, and flying model aircraft.
Aeronautical Pentathlon – Multisport event for aviators including flying, fencing, orienteering, and shooting.
Aesthetic Group Gymnastics – Rhythmic gymnastics performed by teams emphasizing artistic expression.
AFL Wheelchair – Adapted Australian Football played by athletes using wheelchairs.
AFLX – Shortened, fast-paced version of Australian Football played on a smaller field.
Aggressive Inline Skating – Performing tricks and stunts on inline skates in urban environments or skate parks.
Aikido – Japanese martial art focused on harmonizing with an opponent to neutralize attacks.
Airboarding – An extreme sport where participants ride an inflatable board down snowy slopes, similar to snowboarding.
Air Badminton – Outdoor variant of badminton designed to be played in parks and open spaces.
Air Hockey – Fast-paced tabletop game where players use mallets to hit a puck into the opponent’s goal.
Air Racing – Competitive flying sport where pilots race small aircraft around a course.
Airsoft – Team-based shooting sport using replica firearms and plastic pellets.
All-Terrain Boarding – Riding a board similar to a snowboard or skateboard over rough terrain.
Alpine Skiing – Downhill skiing sport involving racing down snow-covered slopes.
Alpinism – Climbing mountains, often involving technical rock climbing and ice climbing.
American Football – Team sport involving advancing a ball downfield to score points, primarily through running and passing plays.
American Handball – Fast-paced game where players use their hands to hit a small ball against a wall.
Amputee Football – Adapted football for players with lower limb amputations using crutches.
Angling – Recreational fishing using a rod, line, and hook.
Aquabike – Triathlon discipline involving swimming and cycling but no running.
Aquajogging – Running or jogging in deep water while wearing a flotation device.
Aquathlon – Multisport race involving swimming followed by running.
Archery – Sport of shooting arrows at a target using a bow.
Arena Football – Indoor variant of American Football played on a smaller field.
Arena Polo – Indoor version of polo played in an enclosed arena.
Arena Rugby – Indoor variant of rugby played on a smaller field.
Arm Wrestling – Contest where two competitors attempt to force each other’s arm down on a surface.
Arnis – Filipino martial art emphasizing stick fighting and weapon disarming techniques.
Artistic Billiards – Cue sport focusing on performing precise and artistic shots.
Artistic Cycling – Performing gymnastics and tricks on a fixed-gear bicycle.
Artistic Gymnastics – Olympic sport involving floor exercises, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam for women; floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar for men.
Artistic Pool – Cue sport involving performing trick shots and artistic setups on a pool table.
Artistic Roller Skating – Performing figure skating-style routines on roller skates.
Association Croquet – Lawn game where players hit balls through hoops using mallets.
Association Football – Globally popular team sport known as soccer, played by advancing a ball into the opponent’s goal.
Athletics – Collection of track and field events including running, jumping, and throwing disciplines.
Australian Football – Contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an oval-shaped field.
Australian Handball – Team sport similar to European handball, played with a ball and goals.
Auto Race – Competitive racing of automobiles on various tracks.
Auto Racing – Motor sport involving the racing of cars around a track or circuit.
Autocross – Timed racing event where drivers navigate a course marked by cones.
Autograss – Amateur motor racing on natural surfaces such as grass or dirt.
Autospeedway – High-speed motor racing on oval tracks or speedways.
Axe Throwing – Competitive sport where participants throw axes at a target.
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Backstroke – Swimming stroke performed on the back, using an alternating arm motion.
Badminton – Racquet sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net.
Balance Beam – Gymnastics apparatus and event performed on a narrow beam elevated off the ground.
Balkline – Carom billiards discipline where certain areas of the table are restricted from play.
Ball Badminton – Indian sport similar to badminton, played with a ball instead of a shuttlecock.
Ball Hockey – Street or floor hockey variant played with a ball instead of a puck.
Ballooning – Sport and recreational activity involving flying hot air balloons.
Bandy – Team winter sport played on ice, similar to ice hockey but with a ball instead of a puck.
Banger Racing – Motor sport involving racing old, heavily modified cars on a track.
Banzai Skydiving – Extreme form of skydiving where the parachute is thrown out of the plane and the diver jumps after it.
Barefoot Skiing – Water skiing discipline performed without skis, using bare feet.
Bare-knuckle boxing – Traditional form of boxing without gloves.
Barrel Racing – Rodeo event where riders on horseback race around barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.
BASE Jumping – Extreme sport involving jumping from fixed objects with a parachute.
Baseball – Bat-and-ball game where players aim to score runs by hitting a ball and running bases.
Baseball5 – Fast-paced, five-on-five street version of baseball played without gloves.
Basketball – Team sport where players aim to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.
Basque Pelota – Traditional Basque racket sport played against a wall.
Basse – Traditional Norwegian kicking game similar to hacky sack.
Bat-and-Trap – English pub game involving hitting a ball with a bat and running between bases.
Baton Twirling – Performance sport involving spinning and tossing a metal baton.
Bavarian Curling – Winter sport similar to curling, played with wooden disks on ice.
Beach Basketball – Adapted version of basketball played on sand.
Beach Cricket – Informal cricket game played on the beach.
Beach Flags – Lifesaving sport where competitors race to retrieve a baton in the sand.
Beach Golf – Golf adapted to be played on sand, often using a soft ball.
Beach Handball – Team sport similar to indoor handball, played on sand.
Beach Netball – Adapted netball played on a sand court.
Beach Polo – Adapted version of polo played on sand.
Beach Rugby – Adapted version of rugby union played on sand.
Beach Sambo – Grappling martial art similar to judo, adapted for beach play.
Beach Soccer – Adapted version of soccer played on sand.
Beach Sprint Rowing – Rowing race from the beach into the water and back.
Beach Tennis – Racquet sport combining elements of tennis and beach volleyball.
Beach Ultimate – Adapted version of ultimate frisbee played on sand.
Beach Volleyball – Team sport where players aim to hit a ball over a net without letting it touch the sand.
Beach Water Polo – Adapted version of water polo played in shallow water near the beach.
Beach Woodball – Lawn game similar to croquet, played on sand.
Beach Wrestling – Adapted wrestling sport played on sand.
Beeni Wrestling – Traditional wrestling form from certain African cultures.
Behcup – Tabletop game where players aim to flick a puck into holes for points.
Beikou Tarkbei – Traditional Central Asian horseback sport similar to polo.
Belt Wrestling – Traditional wrestling style where opponents use belts for grips.
Benchpress – Weightlifting exercise involving pressing a barbell upwards while lying on a bench.
Benchrest Shooting – Precision shooting sport where competitors fire rifles from a bench rest.
Biathle – Multisport event involving running and swimming.
Biathlon – Winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Biathlon Orienteering – Multisport event combining orienteering and rifle shooting.
Bicycle Motocross – Off-road cycling sport involving racing on dirt tracks with jumps and obstacles.
Bicycle Polo – Team sport similar to traditional polo but played on bicycles.
Big Wave Surfing – Surfing sport where riders tackle extremely large waves, typically over 20 feet high.
Bikejoring – Sport where a dog or team of dogs is harnessed to a cyclist, pulling them along a trail.
Billiards – Cue sport played on a table with balls and pockets, including various disciplines like pool and snooker.
Biribol – Brazilian sport similar to volleyball, played in a swimming pool.
Blind Cricket – Adapted version of cricket for visually impaired players, using a ball that makes a sound.
Blind Football – Adapted version of football (soccer) for visually impaired players, using a ball with bells inside.
Boardercross – Snowboarding race on a course with jumps, turns, and obstacles.
Bobsleigh – Winter sport involving timed runs down narrow, twisting ice tracks in a sled.
Bocce – Italian bowling game where players throw balls to get as close as possible to a smaller target ball.
Boccia – Precision ball sport similar to bocce, designed for athletes with severe physical disabilities.
Bodyboarding – Wave riding sport using a small, rectangular board.
Bodybuilding – Competitive sport involving muscle hypertrophy through resistance training, with judging based on muscular development and symmetry.
Bodyflight – Indoor skydiving sport simulating freefall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel.
Bolas Criollas – Traditional Venezuelan sport similar to bocce, involving the throwing of wooden balls.
Boli Khela – Traditional Bengali sport similar to field hockey, played with sticks and a ball.
Boomerang Throwing – Skill sport involving the precise throwing and catching of boomerangs.
Borden Ball – Team sport combining elements of volleyball and basketball, played with a larger ball.
Bossaball – Sport combining volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and capoeira, played on an inflatable court with a trampoline.
Boßeln – Traditional German sport similar to road bowling, involving throwing a ball along a street.
Bouldering – Form of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without ropes.
Boules – Collective term for a variety of ball sports similar to bocce, typically involving throwing balls as close as possible to a target ball.
Bowling – Sport where players roll a ball down a lane to knock down pins.
Bowls – Sport involving rolling balls to stop close to a smaller ball, played on a flat or slightly uneven surface.
Box lacrosse – Indoor version of lacrosse played in a smaller, enclosed arena.
Boxing – Combat sport involving two competitors throwing punches at each other while wearing gloves.
Brännboll – Swedish bat-and-ball game similar to rounders and baseball.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu – Grappling martial art focusing on ground fighting and submissions.
Breakdancing – Athletic style of street dance involving acrobatic and intricate movements, often performed to hip-hop music.
Breaststroke – Swimming stroke where the swimmer’s arms and legs move in a frog-like motion.
Bridge – Strategic card game played by four players in two competing partnerships.
British Baseball – Traditional bat-and-ball game played in parts of Wales and England, similar to baseball.
Broomball – Ice sport similar to hockey, played with a ball and broom-shaped sticks.
Bull Fighting – Traditional spectacle involving a bullfighter and a bull, typically resulting in the death of the bull.
Bull Riding – Rodeo sport where a rider attempts to stay mounted on a bucking bull for as long as possible.
Bungee Jump – An extreme sport where participants jump from a high platform while attached to an elastic cord.
Bungee Run – A game where participants race along an inflatable track while attached to a bungee cord.
Bunnock – Game originating in Canada involving throwing bones to knock down targets.
Butterfly stroke – Swimming stroke where both arms move symmetrically while the legs perform a dolphin kick.
Buzkashi – Traditional Central Asian sport where horse-mounted players attempt to place a goat or calf carcass in a goal.
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Caber Toss – Traditional Scottish sport involving the tossing of a large wooden log.
Cageball – Indoor team sport played with a large ball and goals on a field surrounded by nets.
Calisthenics – Physical exercises performed with minimal equipment, focusing on bodyweight movements.
Calva – Traditional Spanish sport involving throwing a piece of metal at a target.
Camel Racing – Sport involving racing camels ridden by jockeys.
Cammag – Traditional Manx sport similar to shinty or hurling, played with sticks and a ball.
Camogie – Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women, similar to hurling.
Campdrafting – Australian equestrian sport where a rider must cut out a cattle beast from a mob and drive it around a course.
Canadian Football – Team sport similar to American football, played on a larger field with 12 players per team.
Candlepin Bowling – Variant of bowling played with smaller balls and cylindrical pins.
Caneball – Traditional sport from Myanmar involving hitting a rattan ball over a net using any part of the body except hands.
Canicross – Sport of cross-country running with dogs.
Canne de Combat – French martial art involving fighting with a cane.
Canoe Freestyle – Kayaking discipline where paddlers perform acrobatic tricks and maneuvers in a whitewater setting.
Canoe Marathon – Long-distance canoe racing event, often including portages.
Canoe Polo – Team sport played in kayaks, combining elements of water polo and basketball.
Canoe Slalom – Whitewater canoeing event where paddlers navigate through a course of hanging gates on river rapids.
Canoe Sprint – Flatwater racing sport involving timed sprints over various distances in canoes or kayaks.
Canoeing – Recreational or competitive paddling sport in canoes on various water bodies.
Canopy Piloting – Skydiving discipline where competitors navigate a parachute through a course close to the ground.
Capoeira – Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.
Capture The Flag – Team game where players attempt to capture the opponent’s flag and return it to their base.
Car Ice Racing – Motorsport involving racing cars on ice-covered tracks.
Carom Billiards – Cue sport played on a billiard table without pockets, focusing on hitting two object balls with a cue ball.
Carriage Driving – Equestrian sport involving driving a horse-drawn carriage through various obstacles and tasks.
Casting – Sport of accurately throwing a fishing line, usually as a competition.
Catchball – Team sport similar to volleyball but played with catching and throwing the ball instead of hitting it.
Cestoball – Argentinian team sport similar to netball, involving a ball and two goals.
Chase Tag – Competitive version of the playground game tag, played on an obstacle course.
Cheerleading – Sport involving organized routines of cheers, dance, jumps, and tumbling.
Chess – Strategic board game played by two players, aiming to checkmate the opponent’s king.
Chess boxing – Hybrid sport combining rounds of chess and boxing.
Chilean Rodeo – Traditional Chilean equestrian sport involving teams of riders herding cattle.
Chinese Handball – Fast-paced game played with a rubber ball against a wall, similar to American handball.
Chinlone – Traditional Myanmar sport combining elements of soccer and dance, focusing on keeping a rattan ball in the air.
Chuckwagon Racing – Rodeo sport where teams race horse-drawn wagons around a track.
Circle Rules Football – Team sport played on a circular field with a central goal, involving both soccer and basketball elements.
Clay Pigeon Shooting – Shooting sport where participants aim to hit clay targets launched into the air.
Clean and Jerk – Olympic weightlifting movement involving lifting a barbell from the ground to overhead in two motions.
Clout Archery – Archery discipline where archers aim to shoot arrows at a target laid flat on the ground at long distances.
Club Throw – Paralympic sport where athletes with disabilities throw a wooden club for distance.
Coastal Rowing – Rowing sport performed on open water with specially designed boats.
Collegiate Wrestling – Amateur wrestling sport practiced at the college level, focusing on takedowns and pins.
Combined Driving – Equestrian sport involving a horse-drawn carriage navigating through dressage, marathon, and obstacle courses.
Competitive Eating – Sport where participants compete to consume the most food in a given time.
Corkball – Bat-and-ball game similar to baseball but played with a smaller ball and no baserunning.
Cornhole – Lawn game where players take turns throwing bags filled with corn kernels at a raised platform with a hole.
Court Tennis – Traditional racket sport considered the precursor to modern lawn tennis, played indoors with walls.
Cowboy Action Shooting – Shooting sport where participants use period-appropriate firearms and attire to shoot targets.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Equestrian sport where riders shoot at balloon targets while navigating a horseback course.
Cowboy Polo – Variant of polo played with Western saddles and rules adapted from traditional polo.
Crab Soccer or Crab Football – Novelty game where players move on all fours like crabs while trying to kick a ball into the goal.
Crazy Golf – Humorous and themed miniature golf, often involving whimsical obstacles.
Cricket – Bat-and-ball game where two teams take turns batting and fielding, aiming to score runs.
Croquet – Lawn game where players hit balls through hoops using mallets.
Cross Triathlon – Multisport race involving swimming, mountain biking, and trail running.
Crossbow Archery – Archery sport where participants shoot arrows using crossbows.
Cross-Country Equestrian – Equestrian discipline where horse and rider navigate a course with natural obstacles.
Cross-Country Mountain Biking – Off-road cycling sport involving racing on rugged and varied terrain.
Cross-Country Rally – Motorsport involving long-distance off-road racing over varied terrain.
Cross-Country Running – Distance running sport performed on natural terrains like grass, dirt, and trails.
Cross-Country Skiing – Skiing discipline involving long-distance travel over snow-covered terrain using skis and poles.
Crossfit – High-intensity fitness program combining elements of various exercises, including weightlifting, cardio, and bodyweight movements.
Crossminton – Fast-paced racket sport played without a net, combining elements of badminton, squash, and tennis.
Crossnet – Four-square volleyball game played on a unique net with four quadrants.
Cue Sports – Various games played with a cue stick and billiard balls on a table, including pool, snooker, and carom billiards.
Cup Stacking – Sport where participants stack and unstack cups in predetermined sequences as quickly as possible.
Curling – Ice sport where players slide stones towards a target area, with teammates sweeping the ice to influence the stone’s path.
Cushion Caroms – Billiards game played without pockets, focusing on hitting two object balls with the cue ball off the table cushions.
Cutting – Equestrian sport where a rider and horse work together to separate a single cow from a herd and prevent it from returning.
Cycle Ball – Team sport similar to soccer but played on bicycles.
Cycle Polo – Polo game played on bicycles instead of horses.
Cycle Speedway – Bicycle racing sport on short, oval dirt tracks.
Cycling – Sport involving riding bicycles, encompassing various disciplines such as road racing, track cycling, and mountain biking.
Cycling Time Trial – Road cycling race against the clock over a set distance.
Cyclo-Cross – Off-road cycling sport featuring obstacles that require riders to dismount and carry their bikes.
Czech Handball – Team handball variant originating in the Czech Republic, played with different rules and a larger ball.
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Dancesport – Competitive dancing covering various styles, judged on technique, rhythm, and performance.
Dandi Biyo – Traditional Nepali game played with a stick and a small wooden piece.
Danish Longball – Bat-and-ball game combining elements of baseball and cricket, played primarily in Denmark.
Dartchery – Combination of darts and archery, where players throw darts at an archery target.
Darts – Game where players throw small, pointed missiles at a circular target fixed to a wall.
Daur Hockey – Traditional field hockey-like game played by the Daur ethnic group in China.
Deadlifting – Weightlifting exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted from the ground to hip level.
Deaf Basketball – Adapted basketball for players with hearing impairments, following standard basketball rules.
Decathlon – Track and field combined event consisting of ten different disciplines, including running, jumping, and throwing events.
Demolition Derby – Motorsport event where drivers intentionally crash their vehicles into each other until only one remains operational.
Digor – Traditional Mongolian game involving throwing a wooden pin to knock over a target pin.
Disc Dog – Canine sport where dogs catch and retrieve flying discs thrown by their handlers.
Disc Golf – Sport where players throw flying discs at a target, aiming to complete each hole in the fewest throws.
Disc Sports – Various sports involving flying discs, including ultimate, disc golf, and freestyle.
Discus – Track and field event where athletes throw a heavy, disc-shaped object for distance.
Diving – Aquatic sport where athletes perform acrobatics while diving into water from a platform or springboard.
Dodgeball – Team sport where players try to hit opponents with thrown balls while avoiding being hit themselves.
Dog Agility – Sport where dogs navigate a timed obstacle course, guided by their handlers.
Dog Racing – Competitive racing involving dogs, typically greyhounds, chasing a lure around a track.
Dog Sledding – Winter sport where teams of sled dogs pull a sled and driver over snow-covered terrain.
Dog Sports – Various competitive sports involving dogs, including agility, obedience, and herding trials.
Downhill Mountain Biking – Mountain biking discipline focusing on fast, technical descents on rugged trails.
Downhill Skiing – Alpine skiing event involving racing down a steep, set course for the fastest time.
Drag Boat Racing – Motorsport involving high-speed races between boats over a straight course on water.
Drag Racing – Motorsport involving two vehicles racing over a short, straight course, typically a quarter-mile.
Dragon Boat Racing – Team paddling sport involving racing long, narrow boats decorated with dragon heads and tails.
Dressage – Equestrian sport where riders perform a series of predetermined movements, judged on precision and grace.
Drifting – Motorsport where drivers intentionally oversteer their vehicles, maintaining control through a series of turns.
Drone Racing – Sport where pilots race small, fast drones through obstacle courses, viewing the race through a first-person camera.
Drunken Boxing – Traditional Chinese martial art mimicking the movements of a drunkard to confuse opponents.
Duathlon – Multisport event combining running and cycling segments.
Duckpin Bowling – Variant of bowling with smaller pins and balls, primarily played in the United States.
Dumog – Filipino martial art focusing on grappling and wrestling techniques.
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E-Bike Racing – Competitive racing involving electric bicycles on various terrains.
Ecuavoley – Ecuadorian variation of volleyball, played with three players per team and a higher net.
Eight-Ball – Popular pool game where players try to pocket their designated group of balls (solids or stripes) and the eight ball.
Eight-man Football – Adapted version of American football played with eight players per team, typically on a smaller field.
Ekiden – Long-distance relay race originating in Japan, with teams running multiple stages.
Elephant Polo – Polo game played on elephants instead of horses, primarily in South Asia.
Endurance Racing – Motorsport involving races of extended duration, often requiring multiple drivers and vehicle changes.
Endurance Riding – Equestrian sport involving long-distance races, testing the stamina of both horse and rider.
Endurance Running – Long-distance running events testing the runner’s stamina and speed.
Enduro – Off-road motorcycle sport combining long-distance racing with technical, rugged terrain.
Endurocross – Hybrid motorcycle sport combining motocross and enduro racing, featuring indoor obstacle courses.
English Billiards – Cue sport played on a billiard table with three balls, combining elements of carom and pocket billiards.
Equestrian – Various competitive horse riding disciplines, including show jumping, dressage, and eventing.
Equestrian Vaulting – Gymnastic and dance movements performed on horseback.
Esports – Competitive video gaming across various genres, played individually or in teams.
Eton Fives – Handball sport played in a three-sided court, originating from Eton College in England.
European Handball – Fast-paced team sport played indoors, involving passing and throwing a ball to score goals.
Eventing – Equestrian triathlon consisting of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases.
Expedition racing – Multiday adventure races involving navigation, trekking, mountain biking, and paddling.
Extreme Canoe Slalom – Whitewater canoeing discipline featuring timed runs through challenging rapids and obstacles.
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Fast Pitch Softball – Variant of softball with faster pitching, emphasizing speed and power.
Fast5 – Fast-paced version of netball with five players per team and modified rules.
Fell Running – Mountain running sport involving racing over rough, mountainous terrain.
Fencing – Combat sport involving dueling with swords, including foil, epee, and sabre disciplines.
Field Archery – Archery discipline involving shooting at targets set at varying distances in natural settings.
Field Handball – Outdoor version of handball, played on a larger field with different rules.
Field Hockey – Team sport where players use sticks to hit a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
Field Lacrosse – Field version of lacrosse, played with ten players per team on a larger field.
Field Target – Air rifle shooting sport where competitors aim at metal targets set at various distances.
Fierljeppen – Traditional Dutch sport involving pole vaulting over water.
Figure Skating – Ice sport where athletes perform jumps, spins, and dance movements to music.
Finnish Skittles – Traditional Finnish bowling game where players knock down pins with a wooden stick.
Finswimming – Competitive swimming sport using fins, monofins, or snorkels for speed.
Fishing – Recreational or competitive sport of catching fish using various techniques and equipment.
Fistball – Team sport similar to volleyball but played with a bounce allowed between hits.
Fisticuffs – Old-fashioned term for boxing or hand-to-hand combat.
Five-a-Side Football – Small-sided version of soccer played with five players per team on a smaller field.
Five-Pin Billiards – Cue sport variant of billiards, played with five pins and specific scoring rules.
Five-pin bowling – Bowling variant with five smaller pins, primarily played in Canada.
Fives – Handball sport played against a wall, including variants like Eton fives and Rugby fives.
Flag Football – Non-contact version of American football where players pull flags from opponents’ belts instead of tackling.
Flight Archery – Archery discipline focusing on shooting arrows for maximum distance.
Floor Hockey – Indoor hockey sport played with a ball or puck, similar to ice hockey but without skates.
Floorball – Indoor team sport similar to floor hockey, played with a plastic ball and lightweight sticks.
Flyboarding – Water sport where participants ride a board connected to a water jetpack, allowing them to fly above water.
Footbag – Sport involving kicking a small, bean-filled bag to keep it off the ground.
Footbag Net – Competitive footbag sport combining elements of volleyball and footbag, played over a net.
Football – Globally popular team sport also known as soccer, where players aim to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team’s net.
Football Tennis – Sport combining elements of football (soccer) and tennis, played with a soccer ball on a tennis-like court.
Footgolf – Hybrid sport combining elements of football (soccer) and golf, where players kick a ball into large holes in as few shots as possible.
Footvolley – Sport combining elements of beach volleyball and soccer, where players use their feet, chest, and head to hit the ball over a net.
Formula Racing – Motorsport involving high-speed, single-seater cars racing on closed circuits or streets.
Four Square – Playground ball game played on a square court divided into four smaller squares, where players aim to eliminate opponents by bouncing the ball.
Four-Ball – Golf format where two teams of two players each play their own ball, with the best score on each hole counting for the team.
Frame Running – Adaptive sport for athletes with impaired mobility, using a three-wheeled frame to run.
Freediving – Underwater diving sport relying on breath-holding rather than breathing apparatus.
Freerunning – Acrobatic discipline involving running, jumping, and performing stunts over obstacles in urban environments.
Freestyle BMX – Bicycle motocross sport focusing on performing tricks and stunts on flatland, ramps, and street courses.
Freestyle Flying Disc – Sport involving performing tricks and acrobatic maneuvers with a flying disc.
Freestyle Footbag – Sport where players perform tricks and routines using a small, bean-filled bag.
Freestyle Football – Skill-based sport where players perform tricks and stunts with a soccer ball.
Freestyle Motocross – Motorcycling discipline where riders perform jumps and aerial stunts on dirt tracks.
Freestyle Skateboarding – Skateboarding style focused on performing technical tricks and routines.
Freestyle Skiing – Skiing discipline involving jumps, flips, and spins on moguls, aerials, or half-pipes.
Freestyle Slalom Skating – Roller sport involving performing tricks and maneuvers around a series of cones.
Freestyle Snowboarding – Snowboarding discipline where riders perform tricks on jumps, rails, and half-pipes.
Freestyle Swimming – Swimming style where athletes can use any stroke, but the front crawl is most common for speed.
Freestyle Wrestling – Wrestling discipline allowing the use of both the upper and lower body to execute holds and takedowns.
Frescoball – Brazilian paddle sport played on the beach, focusing on maintaining a rally between players.
Fricket – Fun backyard game combining elements of cricket and Frisbee, also known as “Frisbee cricket.”
Frisian Handball – Traditional Dutch sport similar to handball, played with teams hitting a ball with their hands.
Frontenis – Racquet sport played on a fronton court, combining elements of tennis and squash.
Fullbore Target Rifle – Precision shooting sport involving long-range rifle shooting at stationary targets.
Fussball – German term for soccer, but can also refer to table football (foosball).
Futsal – Indoor soccer variant played on a smaller, hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball.
Fuzzball – Informal bat-and-ball game similar to stickball, played with a fuzz-covered ball.
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Gaelic Football – Irish team sport combining elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball, played with a round ball.
Gaelic Handball – Traditional Irish sport where players hit a ball against a wall using their hands.
Gateball – Japanese mallet sport similar to croquet, played on a rectangular court.
Giant Slalom – Alpine skiing event involving racing down a course marked by widely spaced gates.
Gilli-Danda – Traditional South Asian game involving hitting a small stick (gilli) with a larger stick (danda).
Gliding – Aviation sport where pilots fly unpowered aircraft, known as gliders or sailplanes.
Glima – Traditional Icelandic wrestling focusing on standing grappling techniques.
Goalball – Paralympic team sport for athletes with visual impairments, where players try to throw a ball with bells into the opposing team’s goal.
Golf – Club-and-ball sport where players aim to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Golf Croquet – Croquet variant focusing on hitting balls through hoops in a specific order on a lawn.
Gorodki – Traditional Russian game where players knock down a set of wooden pins arranged in various patterns.
Grass Skiing – Sport involving skiing on grass-covered slopes using skis with rolling treads.
Greco-Roman Wrestling – Wrestling discipline focusing on upper body techniques and prohibiting holds below the waist.
Greyhound Racing – Dog racing sport where greyhounds chase a mechanical lure around a track.
Gridiron Football – Term used for American and Canadian football, characterized by its grid-patterned field.
Guts – Flying disc sport where teams throw a disc at high speed towards their opponents, who try to catch it with one hand.
Gymkhana – Equestrian sport involving timed obstacle courses and skill-based events.
Gymnastics – Sport encompassing various disciplines like artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastics, focusing on strength, flexibility, and acrobatics.
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Half-Pipe Skiing – Freestyle skiing discipline where athletes perform tricks on a U-shaped ramp.
Hammer Throw – Track and field event where athletes throw a heavy ball attached to a wire and handle for distance.
Handball – Fast-paced team sport where players pass and bounce a ball to score goals in the opponent’s net.
Hang Gliding – Air sport where pilots fly lightweight, non-motorized gliders by controlling their body position.
Hardball Squash – Squash variant played with a harder ball and on a slightly different-sized court.
Hare Coursing – Traditional sport involving dogs chasing a hare in a field, now banned in many countries.
Harness Racing – Horse racing sport where horses pull a driver in a two-wheeled cart, known as a sulky.
Headis – Hybrid sport combining table tennis and soccer, where players use their heads to hit a ball across a table.
Heptathlon – Track and field combined event for women, consisting of seven disciplines including running, jumping, and throwing events.
High Diving – Diving discipline involving acrobatic jumps and flips from great heights into water.
High Jump – Track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar at varying heights.
High Power Rifle – Precision shooting sport involving long-range rifle shooting at targets.
Hill Climb – Motorsport or cycling event where participants race to ascend a hill as quickly as possible.
Hillclimbing – Motorsport discipline involving racing motorcycles or cars up steep, rugged terrain.
Hitball – Team sport combining elements of volleyball and handball, played with a large ball on a divided court.
Hockey – Field or ice sport where players use sticks to hit a ball or puck into the opposing team’s goal.
Hockey Fives – Small-sided version of field hockey played with five players per team.
Horizontal Bar – Artistic gymnastics apparatus where athletes perform acrobatic and strength-based routines on a single high bar.
Hornussen – Traditional Swiss team sport involving hitting a puck, known as a “hornuss,” as far as possible and defending teams trying to stop it.
Horse Polo – Equestrian team sport where players on horseback use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
Horse Pulling – Competitive event where horses pull progressively heavier loads over a short distance.
Horse Racing – Sport involving racing horses on a track, often involving betting.
Horse Soccer – Novel equestrian sport where horses and riders play a soccer-like game with a large ball.
Horse Surfing – An extreme sport where participants ride a surfboard pulled by a galloping horse along the shoreline.
Horseback Archery – Equestrian sport where riders shoot arrows at targets while riding at speed.
Horseball – Team sport combining elements of rugby and basketball, played on horseback.
Horseshoes – Lawn game where players throw horseshoes at a stake in the ground, aiming for them to encircle the stake.
Hot Air Ballooning – Air sport involving flying in a hot air balloon, often involving distance or precision competitions.
Hovercraft Racing – Motorsport involving racing hovercraft over land and water courses.
Hunting – Sport or activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food or sport.
Hurdles – Track and field event involving running and jumping over a series of obstacles called hurdles.
Hurling – Traditional Irish team sport played with a small ball and curved stick, aiming to score goals or points.
Hydroplane Racing – Boat racing sport involving high-speed hydroplanes competing on water courses.
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Ice Canoeing – Extreme winter sport involving paddling and pushing canoes over frozen and open water.
Ice Climbing – Mountaineering sport involving climbing ice formations like frozen waterfalls and ice-covered rock faces.
Ice Cross Downhill – Extreme winter sport where athletes race downhill on an ice track, featuring jumps and obstacles.
Ice Dancing – Figure skating discipline where pairs perform choreographed routines to music, emphasizing rhythm and interpretation.
Ice Hockey – Fast-paced team sport played on ice, where players use sticks to hit a puck into the opponent’s goal.
Ice Racing – Motorsport involving racing vehicles on frozen tracks or lakes.
Ice Skating – Recreational or competitive sport involving gliding on ice using ice skates.
Ice Sledge Racing – Paralympic sport where athletes with lower limb impairments race on sledges over ice tracks.
Ice Speedway – Motorsport involving motorcycle racing on ice tracks with studded tires for traction.
Ice Stock Sport – Winter sport similar to curling, where players slide ice stocks as close as possible to a target.
Ice Track Cycling – Cycling discipline involving racing bicycles on ice tracks.
Ice Yachting – Sailing sport involving racing sailboats fitted with runners on frozen lakes or rivers.
Icosathlon – Track and field combined event for men, consisting of twenty different disciplines.
Indoor Cricket – Variant of cricket played indoors, with modified rules and smaller teams.
Indoor Field Hockey – Indoor variant of field hockey, played on a smaller court with fewer players.
Indoor Netball – Indoor version of netball, played with modified rules and court dimensions.
Indoor Rowing – Sport involving rowing on stationary rowing machines, often for time or distance.
Indoor Soccer – Indoor variant of soccer, typically played on a smaller, enclosed field with fewer players.
Indoor Triathlon – Triathlon event held indoors, typically involving swimming in a pool, cycling on stationary bikes, and running on treadmills.
Inline Hockey – Roller hockey variant played on inline skates, with a puck and sticks similar to ice hockey.
Inline Skating – Recreational or competitive sport involving skating on inline skates.
Inline Speed Skating – Roller sport involving racing on inline skates over various distances.
Inner Tube Water Polo – Novel water sport variant of water polo, where players sit in inflatable inner tubes.
Intercrosse – Non-contact version of lacrosse, played indoors with modified rules and equipment.
International Fronton – Ball sport similar to handball, played against a single wall with specific rules.
International Game – Generic term for various sports played at an international level.
International Rules Football – Hybrid sport combining elements of Gaelic football and Australian rules football.
Irish Road Bowling – Traditional Irish sport where competitors throw a small ball along a country road, aiming for the fewest throws to reach a target.
Ironman Surflifesaving – Multi-discipline surf lifesaving sport combining swimming, board paddling, ski paddling, and running.
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Jai Alai – Fast-paced court game where players use a curved basket to catch and throw a ball against a wall.
Javelin – Track and field event where athletes throw a spear-like implement for distance.
Jereed – Traditional Turkish equestrian sport involving throwing wooden javelins from horseback.
Jet Ski Racing – High-speed water sport where competitors race on jet skis.
Jetsprint – High-speed motorsport involving racing jet-powered boats on tight, twisting water tracks.
Jeu Provençal – Traditional French boules game similar to pétanque, played on a larger pitch.
Jianzi – Traditional Chinese sport where players keep a weighted shuttlecock in the air using their feet and body.
Jiu-Jitsu – Martial art focusing on ground fighting and submission holds.
Joggling – Sport combining jogging and juggling, where participants run while juggling at least three balls.
Jokgu – Korean sport combining elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a ball over a net.
Jorkyball – Indoor soccer variant played two-on-two in a small enclosed arena.
Judo – Japanese martial art focusing on throws, holds, and ground grappling techniques.
Jugger – Sport combining elements of rugby and fencing, played with foam weapons.
Jukskei – Traditional South African game where players throw wooden pins at a target peg.
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Kabaddi – Team sport from South Asia where players tag opponents while holding their breath and return to their side.
Kaisa – Traditional South Asian game similar to billiards, played on a large board with wooden discs.
Kalaripayattu – Ancient Indian martial art known for its strikes, kicks, grappling, and weaponry.
Karate – Japanese martial art focusing on punches, kicks, and defensive techniques.
Kart Racing – Motorsport involving racing small, open-wheel vehicles called karts on dedicated tracks.
Kayak Football – Novel water sport combining kayaking and soccer, where players use kayaks to navigate and score goals.
Kayaking – Water sport involving paddling a small boat called a kayak using a double-bladed paddle.
Kegel – German bowling game similar to nine-pin bowling, played with nine pins.
Kelly Pool – Billiards game where players draw numbers and aim to pocket the corresponding balls.
Kemari – Traditional Japanese ball game similar to keep-up, where players try to keep a ball in the air without using their hands.
Kendo – Japanese martial art of fencing using bamboo swords and protective armor.
Kettlebell Lifting – Strength sport involving lifting and swinging a kettlebell for various exercises.
Kho Kho – Traditional Indian tag game involving chasing and tagging opponents in a team format.
Kickball – Playground game similar to baseball, played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of hit with a bat.
Kickboxing – Combat sport combining elements of boxing and karate, involving punches and kicks.
Kilikiti – Traditional Samoan bat-and-ball game similar to cricket, played with a wooden bat and rubber ball.
Kin-Ball – Team sport played with a large inflatable ball, where teams try to keep the ball in the air and score points.
Ki-o-rahi – Traditional Māori ball game involving elements of rugby, handball, and tag, played on a circular field.
Kite Boarding – Extreme water sport combining aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, and paragliding, using a kite to pull the rider on a board.
Kite Fighting – Traditional sport where participants try to cut each other’s kite strings using specially prepared kites.
Kite Foil Racing – High-speed sailing sport where riders race on kiteboards equipped with hydrofoils.
Kite Landboarding – Extreme sport involving riding a mountain board while being pulled by a kite on land.
Kitesurfing – Water sport combining aspects of surfing and kiteboarding, where riders use a kite to pull them on a surfboard.
Klootschieten – Traditional Dutch game where players throw a heavy ball, aiming to cover a set distance in the fewest throws.
Kneeboarding – Water sport where riders kneel on a board while being towed by a boat.
Knife Throwing – Precision sport involving throwing knives at a target for accuracy.
Kolf – Traditional Dutch sport similar to golf, played indoors with a wooden ball and clubs.
Korfball – Mixed-gender ball sport similar to netball and basketball, played with teams aiming to score in a circular hoop.
Krachtbal – Belgian ball game similar to handball, played with a heavy medicine ball.
Krav Maga – Israeli self-defense system focusing on practical techniques for real-world situations.
Krolf – Hybrid sport combining elements of croquet and golf, played with mallets and balls.
Kronum – Team sport combining elements of soccer, basketball, and handball, played on a circular field with multiple goals.
Kubb – Swedish lawn game where players knock over wooden blocks by throwing wooden batons.
Kung Fu – Generic term for Chinese martial arts, encompassing a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Kurash – Traditional Central Asian wrestling style focusing on throws and grappling.
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Lacrosse – Fast-paced team sport where players use long-handled sticks with nets to catch, carry, and pass a ball to score goals.
Lagori – Traditional Indian game involving knocking over a pile of stones with a ball and then trying to rebuild the pile before being tagged.
Land Sailing – Extreme sport involving racing wheeled vehicles powered by sails across land.
Land Speed Records – Motorsport involving attempts to set speed records on land using specially designed vehicles.
Land Windsurfing – Extreme sport where participants ride a board equipped with a sail on land, propelled by the wind.
Lapta – Traditional Russian bat-and-ball game similar to cricket and baseball.
Laser Run – Modern pentathlon event combining laser pistol shooting and running.
Laser Tag – Recreational shooting sport where players use infrared-emitting guns to tag opponents’ sensors.
Lawn Bowls – Precision sport where players roll biased balls to stop as close as possible to a smaller target ball.
Lawn Mower Racing – Motorsport involving racing modified lawn mowers on grass tracks.
Lead Climbing – Rock climbing discipline where climbers ascend a route while attaching their rope to protection points along the way.
Legends Car Racing – Motorsport featuring small, scale-model race cars designed to resemble 1930s and 1940s American automobiles.
Lelo Burti – Traditional Georgian sport similar to rugby, involving two teams trying to carry a ball to the opponent’s goal.
Lethwei – Traditional Burmese martial art known for its use of stand-up striking and headbutts.
Letterboxing – Outdoor recreational activity combining elements of orienteering, art, and puzzle-solving, where participants seek out hidden boxes.
Log Rolling – Traditional lumberjack sport where competitors balance on a floating log and try to knock each other off.
Long Drive – Golf discipline focusing on hitting the golf ball the longest distance.
Long Jump – Track and field event where athletes jump as far as possible from a takeoff point.
Long Track Motorcycle Speedway – Motorsport involving motorcycle racing on long, oval dirt tracks.
Longboarding – Skateboarding sport using longer, more stable boards for downhill racing, cruising, or freestyle tricks.
Longue Paume – Traditional French ball game similar to tennis, played without rackets.
Luge – Winter sliding sport where athletes race down an ice track on a small sled, lying on their backs.
Lumberjack – Competitive sport involving traditional logging skills like chopping, sawing, and climbing.
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Mallakhamba – Traditional Indian sport where athletes perform aerial yoga and gymnastics on a wooden pole or rope.
Marathon – Long-distance running race covering 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles).
Marching Band – Musical performance group combining music and choreographed movements, often participating in parades and competitions.
Mas Wrestling – Traditional Yakut strength sport where two competitors try to pull a stick from each other’s hands.
Matkot – Popular Israeli beach paddleball game similar to beach tennis.
Metallic Silhouette Shooting – Precision shooting sport where competitors aim at metallic animal-shaped targets at various distances.
Metro Footy – Variant of Australian rules football played on smaller fields with fewer players.
Middle Distance – Track and field events covering distances between sprints and long-distance races, typically 800 meters and 1500 meters.
Military Pentathlon – Multidiscipline event combining shooting, obstacle running, swimming, throwing, and cross-country running.
Mind Sports – Competitive games of skill involving mental rather than physical prowess, like chess and bridge.
Mini Rugby – Scaled-down version of rugby for young players, with simplified rules and smaller fields.
Minigolf or Miniature Golf – Recreational sport similar to golf, played on small, themed courses with various obstacles.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Full-contact combat sport combining techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including striking and grappling.
Modern Pentathlon – Multisport event combining fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running.
Mogul Skiing – Freestyle skiing discipline involving skiing down a slope with a series of bumps (moguls) and performing aerial maneuvers.
Mölkky – Finnish throwing game where players knock down numbered wooden pins by tossing a wooden pin at them.
Mongolian Wrestling – Traditional wrestling style from Mongolia, known for its unique rules and ceremonial attire.
Moscow Broomball – Ice sport similar to ice hockey, played with brooms and a ball instead of sticks and a puck.
Motoball – Soccer variant played on motorcycles, with players using their bikes to control and pass a ball.
Motocross – Off-road motorcycle racing sport held on enclosed, rough terrain circuits.
Motorcycle Gymkhana – Motorcycle sport involving navigating a course of cones or obstacles in the shortest time.
Motorcycle Sidecar Racing – Motorsport where motorcycles with sidecars race on various tracks, with a driver and passenger.
Motorcycle Speedway – Motorcycle racing sport on oval dirt tracks, with bikes lacking brakes.
Motorcycle Trials – Motorcycle sport focusing on balance and control, where riders navigate challenging obstacle courses.
Motorcycling Road Racing – High-speed motorsport involving racing motorcycles on paved, closed-circuit tracks.
Motorsports – General term encompassing various competitive automotive racing sports.
Mountain Biking – Off-road cycling sport involving navigating rough terrains on specialized mountain bikes.
Mountain Unicycling – Extreme sport involving off-road unicycling on mountainous terrains.
Mountainboarding – Action sport combining aspects of snowboarding, skateboarding, and mountain biking, using a board with large wheels.
Mountaineering – Outdoor sport involving climbing mountains, often requiring technical skills and equipment.
Mounted Orienteering – Equestrian sport combining horseback riding and orienteering, where riders navigate a course using a map and compass.
Muay Thai – Traditional Thai martial art known for its stand-up striking and clinching techniques.
Mud Bogging – Motorsport involving driving vehicles through deep mud pits.
Muggle Quidditch – Real-life sport inspired by the fictional game from the Harry Potter series, played with broomsticks and elements of rugby, dodgeball, and tag.
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Naginatajutsu – Traditional Japanese martial art focusing on the use of the naginata, a pole weapon.
Naval Pentathlon – Military sports event combining swimming, obstacle course running, lifesaving, seamanship skills, and shooting.
Netball – Team sport similar to basketball, with specific rules and positions, played primarily by women.
Newcomb Ball – Early 20th-century ball game resembling volleyball, played with a net and two teams.
Nine Pin Bowling – Bowling sport involving knocking down nine pins arranged in a diamond pattern.
Nine-a-side Footy – Variant of Australian rules football played with nine players on each team.
Nine-Ball – Pool game played with nine numbered balls and a cue ball, aiming to legally pocket the nine-ball.
Nine-Man Football – American football variant played with nine players on each side, typically in smaller schools or leagues.
Ninjutsu – Traditional Japanese martial art focusing on stealth, espionage, and guerrilla warfare techniques.
Nordic Combined – Winter sport combining cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
Nordic Skiing – General term for skiing disciplines involving cross-country skiing techniques.
Northern Praying Mantis – Style of Chinese martial arts known for its rapid, precise movements and insect-inspired techniques.
Novuss – Latvian cue sport similar to carrom, played on a square board with small pucks.
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Obstacle Course Racing – Sport involving running through a course with various physical obstacles to climb, jump, and crawl through.
Ocean Rowing – Extreme sport involving rowing across oceans, often as part of long-distance expeditions or races.
Offroad Boarding – Extreme sport involving riding a mountain board over rough, off-road terrain.
Off-Road Racing – Motorsport involving racing vehicles on off-road courses with rough terrain.
Oil Wrestling – Traditional Turkish sport where wrestlers, covered in oil, try to control and pin their opponents.
Oina – Traditional Romanian bat-and-ball game similar to baseball and cricket.
Okinawan Kobudō – Traditional martial art from Okinawa, Japan, focusing on the use of various weapons.
One-Pocket – Pool game where players aim to pocket balls into a single designated pocket.
Open Water Swimming – Swimming sport involving races held in natural bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Orienteering – Navigation sport where participants use a map and compass to find checkpoints in a specified area.
Outdoor Handball – Handball variant played outdoors on a larger field.
Outrigger Canoeing – Paddling sport using a canoe with one or more lateral support floats called outriggers.
Oztag – Non-contact version of rugby league, where players remove Velcro-attached tags from the ball carrier to stop play.
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Paddle Tennis – Tennis variant played on a smaller court with solid paddles and a depressurized tennis ball.
Paddleball – Racquet sport played with a paddle and rubber ball on a one-wall court.
Paddleboarding – Water sport where participants stand on a board and use a paddle to navigate through water.
Padel – Racket sport combining elements of tennis and squash, played on an enclosed court.
Paintball – Competitive team shooting sport where players eliminate opponents by hitting them with dye-filled pellets.
Palant – Traditional Polish bat-and-ball game similar to baseball.
Paleta Frontón – Peruvian racquet sport played with a wooden paddle and a rubber ball on an enclosed court.
Palla – Traditional Italian ball game played in the streets or fields, involving hitting a ball with the hand.
Pankration – Ancient Greek martial art combining elements of boxing and wrestling, known as the first mixed martial art.
Para Badminton – Adapted version of badminton for athletes with physical impairments, governed by the BWF.
Para Table Tennis – Adapted version of table tennis for athletes with physical impairments, governed by the ITTF.
Parachuting – Extreme sport involving jumping from an aircraft and free-falling before deploying a parachute.
Para-Climbing – Adapted version of climbing for athletes with physical impairments.
Para-Cycling – Adapted version of cycling for athletes with physical impairments, including road and track events.
Paragliding – Air sport where participants glide through the air using a lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider.
Parallel Bars – Gymnastics apparatus and event involving swinging and balancing on two parallel horizontal bars.
Paratriathlon – Adapted version of triathlon for athletes with physical impairments, combining swimming, cycling, and running.
Park Skateboarding – Skateboarding discipline involving performing tricks and maneuvers in a skatepark.
Parkour – Discipline involving moving rapidly and efficiently through urban environments using running, jumping, and climbing techniques.
Patball – British playground game similar to handball, involving hitting a ball against a wall with the hands.
Pato – Traditional Argentine equestrian sport combining elements of polo and basketball.
Pehlwani – Traditional South Asian wrestling style known for its grappling and submission techniques.
Pelota Mixteca – Traditional Mexican ball game played with a heavy leather ball and wooden paddles.
Pencak Silat – Southeast Asian martial art known for its strikes, grappling, and weaponry techniques.
Pesäpallo – Finnish bat-and-ball game similar to baseball, with unique rules and gameplay.
Pétanque – French boules game where players aim to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small target ball.
Peteca – Traditional Brazilian sport similar to badminton, played with a shuttlecock hit by hand.
Picigin – Croatian beach sport involving keeping a small ball in the air among players in shallow water.
Pickleball – Paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played on a small court.
Pigeon Racing – Competitive sport where homing pigeons are released and race back to their home lofts.
Ping Pong – Another term for table tennis, a sport where players hit a small ball back and forth across a table.
Pitch and Putt – Shorter variant of golf, played on smaller courses with holes typically ranging from 50 to 100 yards.
Pitton – Unusual ball sport where players use bats to hit a ball over a net, with various rule variations.
Platform Tennis – A variation of tennis played on a smaller, elevated court with walls, using paddles and a spongy ball.
Playboating – A freestyle kayaking sport involving tricks and stunts on river waves.
Pleasure Driving – A form of competitive horse driving focused on the elegance and style of horse-drawn carriages.
Pocket Billiards – Another term for pool, a game where balls are pocketed on a felt-covered table.
Poker – A card game of skill and strategy, where players bet on the value of their hand.
Pole Climbing – A competitive sport where participants race to climb a pole in the fastest time.
Pole Dancing – A performance art and sport involving acrobatic movements around a vertical pole.
Pole Vault – An athletics event where an athlete uses a pole to jump over a high bar.
Polo – A team sport played on horseback where players aim to score goals with a small ball.
Polocrosse – A combination of polo and lacrosse, played on horseback with a ball and racquets.
Pommel Horse – A men’s gymnastics apparatus involving routines with swings and circular movements.
Pond Hockey – A traditional form of ice hockey played outdoors on natural ice.
Pool – A cue sport played on a table with pockets, where players aim to pot balls.
Popinjay – A traditional archery sport where participants shoot at bird-shaped targets atop poles.
Power Boat Racing – A motorsport involving high-speed racing of powerboats on water courses.
Power Hockey – A form of floor hockey played by athletes using electric wheelchairs.
Powerchair Football – A version of soccer adapted for players in electric wheelchairs.
Powerlifting – A strength sport consisting of three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Practical Shooting – A shooting sport focusing on accuracy, power, and speed with various firearms.
Pradal Serey – A Cambodian martial art similar to kickboxing, emphasizing strikes with elbows and knees.
Prizefighting – Another term for professional boxing, where fighters compete for a monetary prize.
Professional Wrestling – A form of entertainment combining athletics and theatrical performance in wrestling matches.
Pushball – A game where teams push a large ball toward the opposing team’s goal.
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Qianball – A Chinese sport similar to tennis but played with a larger, softer ball.
Quadrathlon – A multisport event combining swimming, kayaking, cycling, and running.
Quidditch – A fictional sport from the Harry Potter series, adapted into a real-world game involving broomsticks.
Quoits – A traditional game where players throw rings onto a peg to score points.
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Race Walking – A long-distance athletic event where athletes must keep one foot on the ground at all times.
Racerunning – A sport for disabled athletes involving a tricycle-like frame without pedals.
Racketlon – A combination of four racket sports: table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis.
Racquetball – An indoor racket sport played on a court with walls, where players hit a small rubber ball.
Racquets – An older racket sport similar to squash, but played with a harder ball.
Raffa Bocce – A variation of bocce where players aim to knock other balls or hit specific targets.
Rafting – A recreational outdoor activity where teams navigate a river on an inflatable raft.
Rally Racing – A motorsport where drivers race on public or private roads with a co-driver providing navigation.
Rally Raid – A long-distance off-road race involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles over multiple stages.
Rallycross – A form of sprint-style car racing on a mixed-surface circuit with multiple cars competing simultaneously.
Real Tennis – The original indoor racket sport from which modern lawn tennis evolved.
Rec Footy – A casual, recreational version of Australian Rules Football played for fun and fitness.
Reining – A western riding competition where horses perform a set pattern of movements.
Relay Running – A track and field event where teams of runners complete segments of a race.
Relay Swimming – A swimming competition where teams of swimmers each swim a segment of the race.
Rhythmic Gymnastics – A gymnastics discipline combining elements of ballet, dance, and apparatus manipulation.
Ringball – A South African team sport similar to netball, played with a ball and ring.
Ringette – A Canadian ice sport where players use sticks to shoot a rubber ring into the opponent’s goal.
Rings – An apparatus in men’s gymnastics involving strength and control on two suspended rings.
Rink Bandy – A form of bandy played on a smaller ice rink, similar to ice hockey but with a ball.
Rink Hockey – Another term for roller hockey, a sport played on roller skates with a ball or puck.
Rinkball – A Finnish team sport similar to ice hockey but played with a ball and less physical contact.
Ritinis – A traditional Lithuanian team sport involving throwing and catching a heavy rubber ring.
Road Bicycle Racing – A cycling sport where riders race on paved roads over varying distances.
Road Bowling – A traditional Irish sport where competitors throw a ball along a country road.
Road Skating – Inline or roller skating performed on paved roads, often as a recreational activity.
Road Tennis – A Barbadian racket sport similar to table tennis but played on the ground.
Robot Combat – A competition where robots are designed to battle and destroy each other.
Robot Soccer – A sport where robots are programmed to play soccer against each other.
Robot Sports – Competitive events involving robots performing various athletic tasks.
Rock Climbing – A sport where participants climb up, down, or across natural rock formations or artificial walls.
Rodeo – A competitive sport involving events such as bull riding, calf roping, and barrel racing.
Rogaining – A long-distance navigation sport involving teams using maps and compasses to find checkpoints.
Roll Ball – A sport combining elements of roller skating, handball, and basketball.
Roller Derby – A contact sport where two teams skate around a track, aiming to score points by passing opponents.
Roller Hockey – A version of hockey played on roller skates, either with a ball or puck.
Roller Skating – Skating on wheeled boots for sport, recreation, or artistic performance.
Roller Skiing – A training and racing sport simulating cross-country skiing on wheeled skis.
Roller Soccer – A variation of soccer played on roller skates.
Rope Climbing – An athletic event where participants race to climb a rope in the fastest time.
Rope Jumping – A fitness activity involving jumping over a swinging rope.
Roping – A rodeo event where participants use a lasso to catch livestock.
Roque – A variant of croquet played on a hard, smooth surface with solid boundaries.
Rounders – A bat-and-ball game similar to baseball, played mainly in the UK and Ireland.
Roundnet – A sport played with a small trampoline-like net and a ball, similar to volleyball.
Rowing – A water sport where athletes race in boats using oars.
Rugby Fives – A handball game played in an enclosed court, similar to squash but without rackets.
Rugby League – A full-contact team sport with specific rules and gameplay, differing from rugby union.
Rugby League Nines – A faster, shorter variation of rugby league with nine players per team.
Rugby League Sevens – A variation of rugby league with seven players per team and shorter halves.
Rugby Sevens – A faster-paced version of rugby union with seven players per team and shorter halves.
Rugby Tens – A variation of rugby union with ten players per team.
Rugby Union – A full-contact team sport with 15 players per team, focusing on physical endurance and strategy.
Rugby X – A new variation of rugby union with five players per team, designed for faster gameplay.
Running – The activity of moving rapidly on foot, often as a competitive sport or recreational exercise.
Russian Pyramid – A cue sport similar to billiards, popular in Russia and former Soviet states.
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Sailing – A sport involving racing boats propelled by wind through sails.
Sambo – A Russian martial art and combat sport combining judo and wrestling techniques.
Samoa Rules – A variation of Australian rules football played in Samoa.
Sandball – A form of handball played on sand, similar to beach handball.
Sand Kayaking – An extreme sport where participants use a kayak to slide down sand dunes, similar to sandboarding.
Sand Surfing – Similar to sandboarding but more akin to surfing on sand dunes.
Sanshou – A Chinese martial art focusing on full-contact sparring with strikes and throws.
Savate – A French combat sport combining elements of boxing and kicking.
Sawing – Competitive sawing of wood, often part of lumberjack sports.
Schwingen – A traditional Swiss wrestling sport.
Scootering – Riding and performing tricks on a scooter, often in skate parks.
Sculling Rowing – A form of rowing where each athlete uses two oars.
Scurry Driving – A competitive equestrian sport involving teams of ponies pulling carriages through a course.
Seatball – A ball game similar to volleyball, but played while sitting down.
Segway Polo – A team sport similar to polo, but played on Segways.
Sepak Takraw – A Southeast Asian sport where players use their feet to hit a rattan ball over a net.
Shinty – A Scottish team sport similar to field hockey.
Shinty-Hurling – A hybrid sport combining elements of shinty and hurling.
Shooting Sports – Competitive events involving the use of firearms or air guns.
Shot put – An athletics event where competitors throw a heavy spherical object as far as possible.
Show Jumping – An equestrian event where riders and horses jump over a series of obstacles.
Showdown – A sport for visually impaired athletes involving a ball and a table with goals.
Shuffleboard – A game where players push weighted pucks down a narrow court aiming for a scoring area.
Shuttlecock – A term often used to refer to the sport of badminton.
Sikaran – A Filipino martial art focusing on kicking techniques.
Silambam – A traditional Indian martial art involving stick fighting.
Singlestick – A traditional British martial art using wooden sticks.
Sipa – A traditional Filipino game where players aim to keep a rattan ball in the air.
Sitting Volleyball – A version of volleyball played by disabled athletes sitting on the floor.
Sixes Lacrosse – A faster-paced variation of lacrosse with six players per team.
Six-Man Football – A variant of American football with six players per team, often played in smaller schools.
Skateboarding – A sport involving riding and performing tricks on a skateboard.
Skeet Shooting – A shooting sport where participants aim to hit clay targets launched into the air.
Skeleton – A winter sliding sport where athletes ride a small sled down an ice track head-first.
Ski Archery – A combination of skiing and archery, where participants shoot at targets while on skis.
Ski Ballet – A form of freestyle skiing involving choreographed routines to music.
Ski Cross – A skiing competition where multiple skiers race down a course with jumps and obstacles.
Ski Flying – An extreme version of ski jumping with longer distances and higher speeds.
Ski Jumping – A winter sport where athletes ski down a ramp and jump for distance and style points.
Ski Mountaineering – A combination of skiing and mountaineering, often involving climbing and skiing down peaks.
Ski Orienteering – A navigation sport combining skiing and orienteering with a map and compass.
Skiboarding – A winter sport using shorter skis for performing tricks and jumps.
Skibobbing – A winter sport where participants ride a bicycle-like frame on skis.
Skiing – A winter sport where participants glide on snow using skis.
Skijøring – A winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, dog, or motor vehicle.
Skirmish – A military simulation sport involving small-scale tactical battles.
Skittles – A traditional game similar to bowling, involving knocking down pins with a ball.
Skydiving – An extreme sport where participants jump from an aircraft and freefall before deploying a parachute.
Skyrunning – A high-altitude running sport involving steep inclines and rugged mountain terrains.
Skysurfing – A skydiving discipline where the participant performs acrobatic maneuvers with a surfboard attached to their feet.
Slacklining – A balance sport where participants walk or perform tricks on a tensioned line between two anchor points.
Slalom Skiing – A competitive skiing event involving quick turns around a series of poles or gates.
Slamball – A form of basketball played with trampolines built into the court, allowing for high-flying dunks.
Slap Fighting – A combat sport where participants take turns slapping each other until one is unable to continue.
Slapboxing – A form of sparring using open-handed slaps instead of punches.
Sledge Hockey – An ice hockey variation for athletes with physical disabilities, played on sledges.
Slingshot – A shooting sport where participants use a slingshot to hit targets.
Slopestyle – A freestyle snowboarding or skiing event where participants perform tricks on a course with various obstacles.
Slopestyle Skiing – A freestyle skiing discipline involving tricks performed on a course with jumps and rails.
Slopestyle Snowboarding – A snowboarding competition where athletes perform tricks on a course with jumps, rails, and other features.
Slow-Pitch Softball – A variation of softball with a slower, more easily hit pitch.
Snatch – A weightlifting event where the barbell is lifted from the ground to overhead in one continuous motion.
Snooker – A cue sport similar to pool, played on a larger table with smaller pockets and balls.
Snorkeling – An underwater activity where you swim near the surface using a snorkel, mask, and fins to observe marine life and underwater landscapes.
Snow Golf – A variation of golf played on snow-covered courses.
Snow Polo – A version of polo played on snow-covered fields, usually with a larger, softer ball.
Snow Rugby – A form of rugby played on snow-covered fields.
Snow Skiing – A general term for various forms of skiing on snow-covered slopes.
Snow Volleyball – A variation of beach volleyball played on snow.
Snowbiking – A sport combining biking and skiing, using a bike frame with skis instead of wheels.
Snowboard Cross – A snowboarding race where multiple competitors race down a course with jumps and turns.
Snowboarding – A winter sport where participants descend a snow-covered slope on a board attached to their feet.
Snowboating – A winter sport involving stunts and maneuvers performed on a snowboard or skis.
Snowcross – A racing sport involving snowmobiles on a track with jumps and obstacles.
Snowkiting – A winter sport where participants use kites to glide on snow or ice on skis or snowboards.
Snowmobile Racing – A motorsport involving racing snowmobiles on various terrains and tracks.
Snowshoeing – A winter activity where participants walk on snow using special footwear called snowshoes.
Soccer – A team sport where players aim to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team’s net.
Soft Tennis – A racket sport similar to tennis but played with softer balls and lighter rackets.
Softball – A bat-and-ball sport similar to baseball, played on a smaller field with a larger ball.
Softball Throw – An athletics event where competitors throw a softball for distance.
Sorro Wrestling – A traditional wrestling sport from the Indian subcontinent.
Speed Climbing – A rock climbing discipline where competitors race to reach the top of a climbing wall.
Speed Golf – A variation of golf where the objective is to complete the course in the lowest combined time and strokes.
Speed Pool – A fast-paced variation of pool where players aim to pot all balls in the shortest time.
Speed Skating – A competitive ice skating sport where participants race on an oval track.
Speed Skiing – A skiing discipline focused on achieving the highest possible speed on a straight downhill course.
Speedball – A fast-paced team sport combining elements of handball and soccer.
Speed-Ball – A racket sport played with a ball attached to a tether.
Speedcubing – The competitive practice of solving a Rubik’s Cube and other twisty puzzles as quickly as possible.
Speedminton – A racket sport similar to badminton but played without a net and with heavier shuttles.
Speedway – A motorcycle racing sport on oval tracks with loose surfaces.
Spongee – A winter sport combining elements of hockey and curling, played on ice with a spongy puck.
Sport Acrobatics – A gymnastic discipline involving partner and group routines with acrobatic elements.
Sport Aerobics – A competitive form of aerobics involving high-intensity routines to music.
Sport Climbing – A rock climbing discipline where climbers use fixed anchors for protection.
Sport Diving – A diving discipline involving underwater exploration and competitive diving.
Sport Fishing – Recreational fishing for sport rather than subsistence.
Sport Kite – A form of kite flying involving precision control and often competitive routines.
Sport Stacking – A sport where participants stack and unstack cups in predetermined sequences as quickly as possible.
Sporting Clays – A shooting sport where participants aim at clay targets launched into the air.
Sports Car Racing – A motorsport involving racing high-performance sports cars on various tracks.
Sports Table Football – A table game simulating football (soccer) using small figures on rods to control the ball.
Sprint – A short-distance running race focusing on maximum speed.
Sprint Car Racing – A motorsport involving racing small, high-powered cars on short oval or circular dirt tracks.
Sprint Football – A variation of American football with weight limits for players, emphasizing speed and agility.
Sprint Kayaking – A paddling sport where athletes race over a straight course in kayaks.
Squash – A racket sport played on an indoor court with a small, hollow rubber ball.
Squash Tennis – A hybrid sport combining elements of squash and lawn tennis.
Squat – A strength training exercise where an individual lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up.
Ssireum – A traditional Korean wrestling sport.
Standup Paddleboarding – A water sport where participants stand on a board and use a paddle to propel themselves.
Steeplechase – A long-distance running event with barriers and water jumps.
Stické Tennis – A rare racket sport similar to lawn tennis, played indoors on a smaller court.
Stick-Fighting – Martial arts or combat sports involving the use of sticks as weapons.
Stock Car Racing – A form of automobile racing involving production-based cars on oval tracks.
Stone Lift or Carry – A strength sport involving lifting or carrying heavy stones.
Stoolball – An old English sport similar to cricket, played with a bat and ball.
Straight pool – A cue sport where the objective is to reach a set number of points by potting balls in any order.
Street Hockey – A variation of hockey played on pavement with a ball or puck.
Street Skateboarding – Skateboarding performed in urban environments, often involving tricks on stairs and railings.
Streetluge – A gravity sport where participants lie down on a luge board and race downhill on paved roads.
Strongman – A sport involving various strength-based events such as lifting, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
Summer Biathlon – A combination of cross-country running and rifle shooting.
Sumo Wrestling – A Japanese wrestling sport where the objective is to force the opponent out of a ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet.
Super Giant Slalom – An alpine skiing discipline involving wide turns at high speeds on a downhill course.
Supercross – A motorcycle racing sport on a dirt track with steep jumps and obstacles.
Supermoto – A motorcycle racing sport combining elements of road racing and motocross.
Surf Kayaking – Kayaking in ocean waves, similar to surfing but using a kayak.
Surf Lifesaving – A sport involving various rescue and surf swimming competitions.
Surf Polo – A water polo variant played in the ocean or in surf conditions.
Surfboat Rowing – Rowing in specially designed boats in ocean surf, often as a lifesaving competition.
Surfing – Riding ocean waves on a surfboard.
Swamp Football – A variation of football (soccer) played in muddy and swampy conditions.
Sweep Rowing – A rowing discipline where each rower has one oar.
Swimming – A water sport involving various styles of racing in a pool or open water.
Swimrun – A multi-sport event combining running and swimming over a course with multiple transitions.
Swish – A basketball term for a shot that goes through the hoop without touching the rim or backboard.
Synchronized Diving – A diving event where two divers perform identical dives simultaneously.
Synchronized Skating – A figure skating discipline where teams of skaters perform synchronized routines.
Synchronized Swimming – A sport combining swimming, dance, and gymnastics performed to music.
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T20 Cricket – A shorter format of cricket where each team plays a single innings of 20 overs.
Table Football – A table game simulating football (soccer) with small figures on rods.
Table Tennis – A fast-paced racket sport played on a table with a small ball.
Taekwondo – A Korean martial art focusing on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
Tag Rugby – A non-contact version of rugby where players pull tags off opponents to stop play.
Tamburello – An Italian racket sport similar to tennis, but played with a tambourine-like racket and a rubber ball.
Target Archery – A precision sport where participants aim to hit a target with arrows from a set distance.
Target Golf – A variation of golf where players aim to hit specific targets on the course.
Target Shooting – A sport involving shooting at stationary targets to test accuracy and precision.
Target Sprint – A combination of running and shooting where participants run a course and stop to shoot targets.
Tchoukball – A team sport combining elements of handball and volleyball, where players score by bouncing a ball off a frame.
Te Ano – A traditional Polynesian sport similar to volleyball, played with a ball made from natural materials.
Team Handball – A fast-paced team sport where players pass and bounce a ball to score goals in the opponent’s net.
Team Penning – A western riding sport where teams of riders separate specific cattle from a herd and drive them into a pen.
Tee-Ball – A simplified form of baseball for young children, where the ball is hit off a stationary tee.
Tejo – A Colombian sport where players throw metal discs at a target containing small explosives.
Telemark Skiing – A style of skiing combining elements of Alpine and Nordic skiing, characterized by a specific turning technique.
Tennikoit – A game similar to tennis but played with a rubber ring instead of a ball.
Tennis – A racket sport played on a rectangular court with a net, where players hit a ball back and forth.
Tennis Polo – A hybrid sport combining elements of tennis and polo, usually played on foot or horseback.
Tenpin Bowling – A game where players roll a heavy ball down a lane to knock over pins arranged in a triangular formation.
Tent Pegging – An equestrian sport where riders use a lance or sword to pick up ground targets while galloping.
Teqball – A sport played on a curved table, combining elements of soccer and table tennis.
Test Cricket – The longest form of cricket, played over five days with two innings per team.
Tetherball – A playground game where two players hit a ball attached to a pole with a rope, trying to wrap it around the pole.
Tetradecathlon – A multi-discipline athletic event comprising 14 different track and field events.
Tetrathlon – An athletic competition consisting of four events: shooting, swimming, running, and riding.
Thoroughbred Racing – A horse racing sport involving thoroughbred horses running on a flat or jump racecourse.
Three-Cushion Billiards – A cue sport where players must hit the cue ball into three cushions before striking the target balls.
Throwball – A non-contact team sport played on a court similar to volleyball, where players throw and catch the ball.
Torball – A team sport for visually impaired athletes, involving throwing a ball with bells inside towards the opponent’s goal.
Toros Coleados – A Venezuelan rodeo sport where riders try to topple running bulls by pulling their tails.
Touch Football – A variant of American football where players stop play by touching opponents rather than tackling.
Touch Rugby – A non-contact form of rugby where players stop play by touching opponents with their hands.
Touring Car Racing – A type of auto racing with modified road-going cars on closed circuit tracks.
Tower Running – A sport where participants race up the stairs of tall buildings.
Track & Field – A collection of athletic sports including running, jumping, and throwing events.
Track Cycling – Bicycle racing on specially designed indoor or outdoor tracks called velodromes.
Tractor Pulling – A motorsport where tractors compete to pull a heavy sled the farthest distance.
Trampolining – A gymnastic sport where athletes perform acrobatic moves while bouncing on a trampoline.
Trap Shooting – A shooting sport where participants aim to break clay targets launched from a machine.
TREC – A horse riding discipline testing the partnership between horse and rider over a series of obstacles and orienteering challenges.
Tree Climbing – A sport where participants climb trees using special equipment and techniques.
Triathle – A continuous multisport event combining running, swimming, and shooting.
Triathlon – A multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession.
Tricking – A combination of martial arts, gymnastics, and breakdancing involving acrobatic moves and flips.
Triple Jump – An athletics field event where competitors hop, step, and jump into a sandpit.
Trugo – An Australian sport where players use a mallet to hit rubber rings through goalposts.
Tug of War – A team sport where two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope to drag the other team over a line.
Tumbling – A gymnastics discipline involving flips, twists, and somersaults performed on a sprung track.
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Ulama – An ancient Mesoamerican ballgame played with a rubber ball.
Ultimate – A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc, aiming to score points by catching the disc in the opponent’s end zone.
Ultralight Aviation – Flying lightweight, one- or two-seat fixed-wing aircraft.
Ultramarathon – Long-distance running races exceeding the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles).
Underwater Fishing – Spearfishing or catching fish underwater using special equipment.
Underwater Football – A variant of football played underwater, often in a swimming pool.
Underwater Hockey – A team sport where players use sticks to push a puck along the bottom of a swimming pool.
Underwater Ice Hockey – A variant of underwater hockey played under ice in frozen lakes or pools.
Underwater Orienteering – A navigation sport conducted underwater, requiring divers to follow a course using a compass and map.
Underwater Photography – Taking photographs while submerged in water, often of marine life and underwater landscapes.
Underwater Rugby – A team sport played underwater with the aim to score goals by placing a ball in the opponent’s basket.
Underwater Target Shooting – Shooting at targets while submerged in water, often as part of underwater orienteering.
Underwater Wrestling – A sport where competitors grapple underwater to gain control or points.
Uneven Bars – A gymnastics apparatus event where athletes perform routines on two horizontal bars set at different heights.
Unicycle Basketball – Basketball played while riding unicycles.
Unicycle Handball – Handball played while riding unicycles.
Unicycle Hockey – A variant of hockey played while riding unicycles.
Unicycle Trials – A form of unicycling focused on navigating obstacle courses and performing tricks.
Unicycling – The act of riding a unicycle, often performed in a variety of disciplines such as freestyle, trials, and distance riding.
Unicycling Racing – Racing events where participants compete on unicycles over various distances.
Urban Golf – A variation of golf played in urban environments using modified equipment and improvised courses.
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Vajra-mushti – An ancient Indian martial art involving grappling and striking, often using a knuckle-duster-like weapon.
Valencian Frontó – A traditional Valencian handball game played against a front wall.
Valencian Pilota – A traditional Valencian sport similar to handball, played with a ball hit against a wall.
Varpa – A traditional Scandinavian throwing game where players throw a flat, disc-like object towards a target.
Varzesh-e Bastani – An ancient Iranian martial art and traditional system of athletics.
Vault – A gymnastics event where athletes sprint towards a vaulting table and perform acrobatic moves after launching off a springboard.
Vert Skateboarding – A style of skateboarding performed on a vertical ramp or half-pipe.
Vert Skating – In-line or roller skating performed on vertical ramps or half-pipes.
Vigoro – An Australian sport combining elements of cricket and tennis.
Vintage Racing – Motorsport races featuring classic and vintage cars.
Virtual Golf – A digital simulation of golf played using computer technology or video games.
Volleyball – A team sport where players hit a ball over a net, aiming to land it in the opponent’s court.
Vovinam – A Vietnamese martial art focusing on self-defense, grappling, and the use of weapons.
Vx – A fast-paced, team-based sport involving a ball and paddles, aiming to score points by hitting a target area.
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Wakeboarding – A water sport where a rider is towed behind a boat on a wakeboard, performing jumps and tricks.
Walking Football – A slower-paced version of football designed for older players, where running is not allowed.
Walking Netball – A slower-paced version of netball designed for older players, where running is not allowed.
Walking Rugby – A slower-paced version of rugby designed for older players, where running is not allowed.
Wallball – A ball sport similar to squash, played by hitting a ball against a wall using hands or rackets.
Wallyball – A fast-paced variant of volleyball played on a racquetball court with rebound walls.
Washer Pitching – A backyard game where players toss washers into a box or hole to score points.
Water Basketball – A combination of basketball and water polo, played in a swimming pool.
Water Polo – A team water sport where players attempt to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent’s net.
Water Skiing – A water sport where individuals are towed behind a boat on skis, performing tricks and jumps.
Water Volleyball – A water-based variation of volleyball played in a swimming pool.
Weight Throw – An athletics event where competitors throw a heavy weight for distance.
Weightlifting – A strength sport where athletes lift heavy weights in various forms such as the snatch and clean and jerk.
Western Pleasure – A western-style horse riding discipline judged on the horse’s manners and gait.
Wheelchair Basketball – A form of basketball played by individuals with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Cricket – A variant of cricket adapted for players with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Curling – A variant of curling adapted for players with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Dancing – Dance sport performed by individuals using wheelchairs, often in pairs or teams.
Wheelchair Fencing – A form of fencing adapted for individuals with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Racing – A racing sport where athletes compete in specially designed wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Rugby – A team sport combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, played by individuals with physical disabilities.
Wheelchair Rugby League – A variant of rugby league adapted for players with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Slalom – A racing sport where athletes navigate a course with various obstacles using wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Tennis – A form of tennis adapted for individuals with physical disabilities using wheelchairs.
Whitewater Slalom – A canoe or kayak sport where athletes navigate through a course of hanging gates on a whitewater river.
Wiffle Ball – A variant of baseball played with a perforated plastic ball and bat, often in smaller spaces.
Wildwater Canoe – A canoe sport where athletes race down fast-moving, whitewater rivers.
Windsurfing – A water sport combining elements of surfing and sailing, where individuals ride on a board with an attached sail.
Wingsuit Flying – An extreme sport where individuals glide through the air using a specialized jumpsuit with fabric wings.
Winter Guard – A form of performing arts combining dance, flag spinning, and other equipment performed indoors.
Winter Triathlon – A multisport race consisting of running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
Women’s Lacrosse – A team sport similar to men’s lacrosse but with different rules and equipment tailored for female players.
Wood Chopping – A competitive sport where participants use axes and saws to chop and cut wood logs.
Woodball – A lawn game where players use a mallet to hit a ball through gates in a course, similar to golf.
Wrestling – A combat sport involving grappling techniques such as throws, pins, and holds to gain control over an opponent.
Wushu – A modern exhibition and full-contact sport based on traditional Chinese martial arts.
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Xare – A Basque racket sport played with a wooden paddle and a rubber ball, similar to jai alai.
Xingyiquan – A Chinese martial art characterized by aggressive, linear movements and explosive power.
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Yağlı Güreş – Traditional Turkish oil wrestling where competitors are covered in olive oil and attempt to pin each other.
Yak Polo – A variation of polo played on yaks instead of horses, primarily in Mongolia and other parts of Central Asia.
Yoga Sport – Competitive yoga where participants perform yoga poses and sequences judged on strength, flexibility, and balance.
Yotsudama – A traditional Japanese game similar to billiards, played with four balls on a rectangular table.
Yo-Yo – A skill toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, with a string looped around the axle, used for performing tricks.
Yubi Lakpi – A traditional Indian game similar to rugby, played with a ball made of coconuts or bamboo.
Yukigassen – A snowball fighting competition originating in Japan, played with rules and regulations similar to team sports.
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Zorb Football – A variant of soccer where players are encased in large inflatable balls, making movement and collisions more entertaining.
Zourkhaneh – An ancient Persian sport involving a series of strength and endurance exercises performed to music.
Zui Quan – A Chinese martial art style inspired by the movements of a drunk person, focusing on agility and unpredictability.
Sports have always been an essential part of human culture, offering a wide range of activities that promote physical health, mental well-being, and social interaction. Whether you’re a fan of traditional team sports, individual pursuits, water sports, or extreme adventures, there’s something for everyone. Below is a comprehensive list of sports practiced around the world, showcasing the incredible diversity and passion for athletic endeavors. This list includes well-known sports as well as emerging ones, each with its unique charm and appeal. Explore the list to discover the various ways people engage in physical activity and competition globally.