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Marge_Innavera:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on February 20, 2010, 03:30:12 am ---Is it actually a sport and not really just a skill?
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In terms of the description, I'd be more than comfortable calling it a sport.
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on February 20, 2010, 03:30:12 am ---Is it actually a sport and not really just a skill?
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I'd ask the same question about synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics, but they're also "Olympic sports." :-\
delalluvia:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on February 21, 2010, 11:07:40 am ---I'd ask the same question about synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics, but they're also "Olympic sports." :-\
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But both of those sports require physical exertion, extreme flexibility and physical endurance. What about curling?
Monika:
I don´t see why curling wouldn´t be considered a sport
"A sport is commonly defined as an organized, competitive, and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play. It is governed by a set of rules or customs. In a sport the key factors are the physical capabilities and skills of the competitor when determining the outcome (winning or losing). The physical activity involves the movement of people, animals and/or a variety of objects such as balls and machines. In contrast, games such as card games and board games, though these could be called mind sports, require only mental skills. Non-competitive activities such as jogging and rock-climbing, are usually classified as recreations."
I think curling indeed demands "skillful physical activity" and it´s easy to see why chess for example, isn´t considered a sport.
Marge_Innavera:
It strikes me as being a little like hockey, but without the busted teeth. ;)
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