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Racketlon is a unique combination sport that integrates four popular racket disciplines—table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis—into a single match, testing versatility and endurance. Competitors play one set of each sport against the same opponent, in order from smallest to largest racket: table tennis, badminton, squash, then tennis.
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Biathlon is a winter Olympic sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, blending endurance with precision. Athletes ski over a snow-covered course, carrying a .22 caliber rifle strapped to their back, and stop at designated shooting ranges to hit five targets at 50 meters, alternating between prone (lying down)
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**1. Thrilling Speed & Physicality * Players skate 20–30 km/h (12–18 mph) while handling the puck at 160+ km/h (100+ mph) shot speeds. * Collisions, fights (in some leagues), and acrobatic saves make it one of the most intense spectator sports. **2. Major League Dominance (NHL) * The National
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Sailing is a sport that involves navigating a boat, typically powered by wind through sails, across water. It encompasses various disciplines, including racing, cruising, and recreational sailing. Competitive sailing focuses on speed, strategy, and skill, with athletes (sailors) competing in races that test their ability to harness wind, manage currents,
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Rowing, often referred to as “crew” in the United States, is a sport where athletes propel a boat (called a shell) across water using oars. It can be performed individually (single scull) or in teams of two, four, or eight rowers, with or without a coxswain—a person who steers
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Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a fast-paced indoor sport played on a rectangular table divided by a net. Two or four players use small paddles (rackets) to hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth, aiming to score points by landing the ball on the opponent’s
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Ultimate Frisbee, often called "Ultimate," is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport played with a flying disc (frisbee). The objective is to score points by catching the disc in the opposing team's end zone. Teams typically have seven players each, and the game emphasizes passing the disc
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Lacrosse is a fast-paced team sport played with a small rubber ball and long-handled sticks called “crosses” or “crosse.” The objective is to score goals by shooting the ball into the opponent’s net. Originating among Indigenous peoples of North America, it was later adapted by European settlers and has
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Snowboarding is a high-adrenaline winter sport where athletes descend snow-covered slopes on a single board, performing tricks, jumps, and high-speed maneuvers. It combines elements of surfing, skateboarding, and skiing, with disciplines like: Freestyle (Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air) – Focused on tricks, spins, and grabs. Freeride – Off-piste, backcountry riding with natural terrain
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Surfing is a water sport where individuals ride on the forward face of a moving wave, typically using a surfboard. It combines physical skill, balance, and a deep connection with nature, as surfers harness the power of the ocean to perform maneuvers and ride waves. Surfing can be practiced recreationally
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Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants, typically wearing protective gloves, throw punches at each other within a roped-off square ring. The objective is to land punches on the opponent while avoiding their strikes. Matches are divided into rounds, usually lasting 2-3 minutes each, with a set number
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Road cycling involves racing on paved surfaces, emphasizing speed, endurance, and strategy over long distances. Its global popularity stems from its accessibility (roads are everywhere), health benefits, and the drama of tactical racing. The sport appeals to both recreational riders and elite competitors, with events showcasing scenic landscapes and grueling