LIST OF SPORTS
It's challenging to list all sports that are played worldwide, as there are numerous traditional and modern sports enjoyed by different cultures and communities around the globe. However, here's a list of some of the most popular and widely recognized sports played internationally, along with brief definitions:
1. Soccer (Football):
A team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, with the objective of scoring goals by getting a ball into the opponent's net using any part of the body except the arms and hands.
2. Basketball:
A team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams of five players each try to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop.
3. Cricket:
A bat-and-ball game played between two teams, where one team bats and tries to score runs, while the other team bowls and fields to prevent runs and take wickets.
4. Tennis:
A racquet sport played on a rectangular court, where two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles) hit a ball back and forth over a net.
5. Volleyball:
A team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball over the net and into the opponent's court.
6. Rugby:
A team sport with various forms (Rugby Union and Rugby League) played between two teams, where players carry, kick, or pass an oval-shaped ball to score points.
7. Baseball:
A bat-and-ball game played between two teams, where the batting team tries to score runs by hitting a pitched ball while the fielding team tries to get the batters out.
8. Golf:
An individual sport where players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
9. Athletics (Track and Field):
A collection of individual sports events such as running, jumping, throwing, and hurdling, competed on an athletics track.
10. Badminton:
A racquet sport played on a rectangular court with a net, where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth using racquets.
11. Ice Hockey:A team sport played on ice, where players use sticks to hit a puck into the opponent's net to score goals.
12. Swimming:
An individual or team sport where participants move through water using various strokes or techniques.
13. Boxing:
A combat sport where two opponents throw punches at each other in a boxing ring, aiming to score points or knock out their opponent.
14. Karate:
A martial art and combat sport that involves various striking, kicking, and defensive techniques.
These are just a few examples of the diverse range of sports played worldwide. Different cultures and regions have their traditional sports, and new sports continue to emerge over time as people explore various physical activities for entertainment, competition, and fitness.