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An association football match being watched by a large audience
Spectators watch on at the annual Independence Day (United States) foot race in Alma, Colorado, 1800s.
Spectators watch on at the annual Independence Day (United States) foot race in Alma, Colorado, 1800s.
The Sydney Cricket Ground during a test match

A spectator sport is a sport that is characterized by the presence of spectators, or watchers, at its competitions. Spectator sports may be professional sports or amateur sports. They often are distinguished from participant sports, which are more recreational.

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Spectator sport

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A spectator sport is a sport that is characterized by the presence of spectators, or watchers, at its competitions. Spectator sports may be professional...

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Sport

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reported in sport news. Sport is also a major source of entertainment for non-participants, with spectator sport drawing large crowds to sport venues, and...

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Spectator

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spectator in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikiquote has quotations related to Spectator. Spectator or The Spectator may refer to: Spectator sport...

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The Spectator

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The Spectator is a weekly British news magazine focusing on politics, culture, and current affairs. It was first published in July 1828, making it the...

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Tennis

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played by millions of recreational players and is a popular worldwide spectator sport. The four Grand Slam tournaments (also referred to as the majors) are...

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Esports

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Video Games a Spectator Sport". The Verge. Retrieved 9 October 2013. Andrew Groen (14 May 2013). "Why gamers in Asia are the world's best eSport athletes"...

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Polo

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called chukkas or chukkers. Polo has been called "the sport of kings", and has become a spectator sport for equestrians and high society, often supported...

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Sports tourism

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many sport events (which we call tournaments or festivals) are organized each year in most of the countries in the world. Sports portal Spectator sport List...

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History of cricket

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considered to date from 1877. Cricket is the world's second most popular spectator sport after association football (soccer). Internationally, cricket is governed...

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Sport in India

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sports dating back to the Vedic period. Cricket is the most popular spectator sport; it generates the highest television viewership, with the Indian Premier...

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Sports betting

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lower, but still positive, payout if successful. The bettor selects the sport(s), number of games, and number of points given. If the bettor takes two...

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The Bahamas

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successful sport by far amongst Bahamians. Bahamians have a strong tradition in the sprints and jumps. Track and field is probably the most popular spectator sport...

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Cheerleading

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conduct competitions that would be better for the athletes, coaches and spectators. Their main event is CHEERSPORT Nationals, held each February at the Georgia...

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Rodeo

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view rodeo as a sport and call themselves professional athletes while also using the title of cowboy. Fans view rodeo as a spectator sport with animals,...

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Cockfight

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permanent cockpit, called the Cockpit-in-Court. Cockfighting is an ancient spectator sport. There is evidence that cockfighting was a pastime in the Indus Valley...

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Sports in the United States

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basketball are other spectator sports with longstanding popularity. Tennis is currently considered to be the sixth most popular sport in the United States...

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Hydroplane racing

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known as hydro racing) is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes, rivers, and bays. It is a popular spectator sport in several countries. The Union...

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Regulation of sport

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safety reasons, sometimes to make the racing more interesting as a spectator sport, and sometimes to promote competition through involvement of smaller...

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Boxing

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in which it resembled modern western boxing. Boxing was a popular spectator sport in Ancient Rome. Fighters protected their knuckles with leather strips...

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Baseball in Japan

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introduced to Japan in 1872 and is Japan's most popular participatory and spectator sport. The first professional competitions emerged in the 1920s. The highest...

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Hooliganism

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Juvenile delinquency Violent disorder List of hooligan firms List of violent spectator incidents in sports "hooligan". Compact Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford...

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Ippon

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used. This promotes a flashier style of fighting more suited to a spectator sport. More traditional tournaments usually use ippon scoring. Waza-ari Ippon...

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Sport in Sydney

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largest venues in the city. Rugby League is the most popular winter spectator sport in Sydney. The National Rugby League has eight teams based in the city...

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Sport in Singapore

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Although Singapore does not have a de jure national sport, football is arguably the most popular spectator sport in Singapore. Singapore has its own professional...

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Artistic gymnastics

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British Gymnastics and USA Gymnastics. Artistic gymnastics is a popular spectator sport at many competitions, including the Summer Olympic Games. The gymnastic...

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Futsal in Brazil

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Brazilian Futsal Confederation. Although it is not the most popular spectator sport in the country, it is the most practiced. Futsal was developed in Brazil...

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Thoroughbred racing in Australia

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Thoroughbred horse racing is a spectator sport in Australia, and gambling on horse races is a very popular pastime with A$14.3 billion wagered in 2009/10...

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