List of sports

OoThe following is a list of sports, divided by category. There may be many more sports to be added. Some sports may fit in more than one category: they may be listed in all appropriate categories.

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Animal sports

 * Aari Talka
 * Angling
 * Dog sports: See List of dog sports


 * Elephant polo
 * Pigeon sport
 * Sport fishing
 * Surf fishing
 * Equestrianism
 * Quarterhorse racing
 * Steeplechase
 * Equestrianism
 * Thoroughbred racing
 * Western Pleasure
 * Harness racing
 * Pato
 * Polo
 * Chilean rodeo
 * Buzkashi

Athletics (track and field)

 * Jumping
 * Triple jump
 * Long jump
 * High jump
 * Pole vault
 * Throwing
 * Discus
 * Hammer throw
 * Javelin
 * Atlatl
 * Shot put
 * Walking
 * freestyle walking

Boardsports
Sports that are played with some sort of board as the primary equipment.

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

Court sports
Other than Racquet sports
 * American handball
 * Fives
 * Basketball
 * Netball
 * Pickleball
 * Volleyball
 * Handball

Cycling
Sports using bicycles or unicycles.

Entertainment sports

 * Professional Wrestling
 * Bossaball
 * Winterguard

Extreme Sports
sport featuring speed, height, danger, a high level of physical exertion, highly specialized gear, or spectacular stunts.

Motor Vehicle racing

 * Auto Racing
 * Motorcycle Racing
 * Hallball
 * Karting

Multiple sports

 * Modern pentathlon
 * Triathlon
 * Runarchery

Racquet (or racket) sports
Sports where a player use a racquet (or racket) to hit a ball or other objects.

Strength sports
Sports mainly based on sheer power.

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

Team sports
Sports that involve teams.

Towing sports
Sports that include a vehicle that tows the rider:

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