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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago

So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life.

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Cheese rolling is the greatest ever.

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By *its_and_TiramisuCouple
30 weeks ago

North Somerset

Beach volleyball.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Cheese rolling is the greatest ever. "

I think this sport is only held once a year. So technically it's not a sport.

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By *issilia AmoriWoman
30 weeks ago

North Welsh Borders


"Cheese rolling is the greatest ever. "

I'd be down for that. That or welly wanging

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
30 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh


"Cheese rolling is the greatest ever.

I'd be down for that. That or welly wanging "

I'd prefer willy wanging 🤣🤣

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By *itgingermanMan
30 weeks ago

Rotherham

Naked twister with washing up

Liquid

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By *hantomfemmeWoman
30 weeks ago

Sligo/Galway/limerick depends on the day

Gaelic

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By *arlo56Man
30 weeks ago

Newcastle

You can play football if you don't have a pot to piss in.

The same could not be said fir wind surfing or skiing.

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"Cheese rolling is the greatest ever.

I'd be down for that. That or welly wanging

I'd prefer willy wanging 🤣🤣"

Will it hurt?

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By *ayBeeTV/TS
30 weeks ago

Winchester

The greatest i love to watch is the Brazil male volleyball! 😅

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By *uckingfell59Man
30 weeks ago

Doncaster

Currently watching the ladies Rugby World Cup

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By *usie pTV/TS
30 weeks ago

taunton

Skittles closely followed by darts and the big advantage with these is you don't need to be fit and can drink beer while participating.

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By *eys00Man
30 weeks ago

have boots will travel

From a spectator’s perspective and for pure excitement and entertainment it has to be Hurling! It’s the fastest field sport in the world and completely unique; picture a fusion of hockey, rugby, baseball and lacrosse and your close 😍

*disclaimer: I am completely biased

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By *ackformore100Man
30 weeks ago

Tin town

Great thread op.

Greatest sport to play if you are able to participate. ... Rugby sevens.

Spectator sport? Probably football.. Not my cup of tea. Ut there's no denying the popularity..

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By *parky123Man
30 weeks ago

Lincoln

The gentleman’s game - cricket.

Refer to Harold Pinter’s views if mine alone aren’t convincing enough

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By *alaciousDeviantsCouple
30 weeks ago

Leeds/York


"The gentleman’s game - cricket.

Refer to Harold Pinter’s views if mine alone aren’t convincing enough"

This is the correct answer

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By *hil most chillMan
30 weeks ago

London, South East & Europe

Skiing and windsurfing are activities, not sports. Like ice skating or any of the horse sports. I know these technically are sports, but I view them like I view running, it's just a form of exercise 🤷‍♂️

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"Cheese rolling is the greatest ever.

I think this sport is only held once a year. So technically it's not a sport."

.

Golf played on Moon once every 4.45 Billion years..( 1971)

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Speedway

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Skiing and windsurfing are activities, not sports. Like ice skating or any of the horse sports. I know these technically are sports, but I view them like I view running, it's just a form of exercise 🤷‍♂️"

Skiing and windsurfing are both in the Olympics!

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
30 weeks ago

Home

Hurling

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By *ertcoupleCouple
30 weeks ago

Welwyn Garden City

Curling

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life. "

Toan is back ❤️😆

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By *udandBryanCouple
30 weeks ago

Boston

Medieval fencing (much bigger and heavier swords than the later épées, foils etc)

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By *ora the explorerWoman
30 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life.

Toan is back ❤️😆"

How did you choose that name Toan?? 🤭🤣

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By *vonne5exMan
30 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Skiing and windsurfing are activities, not sports. Like ice skating or any of the horse sports. I know these technically are sports, but I view them like I view running, it's just a form of exercise 🤷‍♂️

Skiing and windsurfing are both in the Olympics!"

so was break dancing

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣"

And there she is 😂

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By *ora the explorerWoman
30 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

And there she is 😂"

🤣🤣

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By *vonne5exMan
30 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Curling "
I helped to build the national curling centre in Scotland

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By *vonne5exMan
30 weeks ago

Doncaster

Rugby League

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By *orny PTMan
30 weeks ago

Peterborough

Race to the egg, we've all done it and got a first place!

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By *ortheastFarmerMan
30 weeks ago

Northumberland


"Rugby League "

Im going to second this!! Im bias as fuck towards rugby league hahhah

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By *artorialMan
30 weeks ago

weymouth

Cycling - if you're wanting epic grand tours, three weeks of utmost endurance

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By *vaRoseWoman
30 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork


"Medieval fencing (much bigger and heavier swords than the later épées, foils etc)"

Bring back jousting!

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By *r TripitakaMan
30 weeks ago

Torquay

Professional Boxing.

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By *hill1965Man
30 weeks ago

Camberley

Kabaddi

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

And there she is 😂

🤣🤣"

Oh wow you're still here Nora! I thought you'd have found your night in shining armour and gotten married! No really.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
30 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

And there she is 😂

🤣🤣

Oh wow you're still here Nora! I thought you'd have found your night in shining armour and gotten married! No really."

I’ll always be here Toan on and off. I’m part of the furniture . Hope you’re well

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By *lackadderMan
30 weeks ago

Eastbourne

Air racing…..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

And there she is 😂

🤣🤣

Oh wow you're still here Nora! I thought you'd have found your night in shining armour and gotten married! No really.

I’ll always be here Toan on and off. I’m part of the furniture . Hope you’re well "

I know I'm only kidding hahaha.

I'm fine thanks, just been working, oh I recently started pottery. I love it. Hope you're well too dear xc

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By *ora the explorerWoman
30 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts


"Toan!!!! 🤣🤣

And there she is 😂

🤣🤣

Oh wow you're still here Nora! I thought you'd have found your night in shining armour and gotten married! No really.

I’ll always be here Toan on and off. I’m part of the furniture . Hope you’re well

I know I'm only kidding hahaha.

I'm fine thanks, just been working, oh I recently started pottery. I love it. Hope you're well too dear xc"

That’s cool. It’s nice to get new hobbies

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
30 weeks ago

Brum

Soggy biscuit

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Motorcycle racing is the greatest sport invented!

IMHO anyway 😆

Not many sports have such incredible thrills and high risk as bike racing!

The skill and ability required is immense and balls of steel too!

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By *oeBeansMan
30 weeks ago

Derby

Test cricket. Played at the highest level, the ups and downs and drama that can occur after 5 days of investment is totally unmatched.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity

I'll pick Darts as it's what I'm best at .

I was challenged last week and murdered the guy .

A 180 thrown in and a 5-0 demolition

It's on my bucket list to go to a darts night

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By *un Hunter SPMan
30 weeks ago

Armitage

Has to be Test Cricket. Unique because players are competing but not in directly opposing ways or in matching numbers. 2 players are sent to bat against literally the whole of the opposing team.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"Has to be Test Cricket. Unique because players are competing but not in directly opposing ways or in matching numbers. 2 players are sent to bat against literally the whole of the opposing team."

Good choice tbf 👏

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Yeah but watching cricket is like watching paint dry 🤦‍♂️😆

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life. "

What is your job Toan?? Always wondered? Personally I'm glad your back mate ❤️😊

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"Air racing….. "

Is that where two aeroplanes race each other around pylons a mile or so apart?

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"Beach volleyball. "

I like your thinking on this one 😉

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By *arkdawsonMan
30 weeks ago

around


"Yeah but watching cricket is like watching paint dry 🤦‍♂️😆 "

3 days of pure skill ! Love kicking back taking 3 days off work and watch a game of rounders I mean cricket !

That or bare knuckle midget fighting

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By *agic.MMan
30 weeks ago

Orpington

I think wrestling is considered the oldest sport in history, so anything that lasted for thousands of years and has been depicted in various ways throughout the world and different civilisations, I'd say deserves to make the list 👍

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By *arkdawsonMan
30 weeks ago

around


"I think wrestling is considered the oldest sport in history, so anything that lasted for thousands of years and has been depicted in various ways throughout the world and different civilisations, I'd say deserves to make the list 👍"

I agree can we also give credit to midget wrestling to !

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By *arlo56Man
30 weeks ago

Newcastle


"Cycling - if you're wanting epic grand tours, three weeks of utmost endurance "

You missed out the doping.

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By *arkdawsonMan
30 weeks ago

around


"Cycling - if you're wanting epic grand tours, three weeks of utmost endurance

You missed out the doping."

Allegedly!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
30 weeks ago

rochdale


"Medieval fencing (much bigger and heavier swords than the later épées, foils etc)

Bring back jousting!"

There's actually a World Championship in Jousting!

It's not for the fainthearted though. I know a couple of folk who compete, & it's full-on hard contact. Injuries are very common.

Plus, it's hideously expensive, a set of harness (armour) will set you back a minimum of £15k and then you need the horse, the saddle etc plus transport.

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By *ugmesqueezemeMan
30 weeks ago

Nuneaton

Pooh sticks has to be the greatest.. it takes dedication to find that perfect stick...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life.

What is your job Toan?? Always wondered? Personally I'm glad your back mate ❤️😊"

I'm an electrician.

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By *ugmesqueezemeMan
30 weeks ago

Nuneaton

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By *ugmesqueezemeMan
30 weeks ago

Nuneaton

Or Aunt Sally.. not better feeling than hitting a sixer.

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

Sex

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Motorcycle racing is the greatest sport invented!

IMHO anyway 😆

Not many sports have such incredible thrills and high risk as bike racing!

The skill and ability required is immense and balls of steel too!"

I know, the adrenaline from blasting ,with the wind blowing in your face is so awesome and addictive. It's not something you can ever explain to people.

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By *usie pTV/TS
30 weeks ago

taunton

Conkers.

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By *arkdawsonMan
30 weeks ago

around


"Conkers."

It’s definitely up there

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By *artorialMan
30 weeks ago

weymouth


"Cycling - if you're wanting epic grand tours, three weeks of utmost endurance

You missed out the doping."

Less so now than in the years prior to the naughties - random testing through the off season, baseline levels taken for hormones so elevated can be picked up (happens when you first turn pro), testing of all podium positions plus random selection of the peleton. Not saying it doesn't happen but it's vastly reduced.

Besides descending down a twisty mountain road with no safety fencing at 80-90km/HR and your only PPE is 0.5mm of lycra and a bit of styrofoam on your head takes some balls

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By *arand25Couple
30 weeks ago

Crowborough

Best sport ever for me: Motocross. Raced for 7 years, it's exhausting & my races were only 12 minutes plus one lap. The top guys race for 45 minutes x 2, they're hard men!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"So we had a debate at work on what is 'The greatest sport ever invented by man'? I said windsurfing and skiing! My colleague said football, because old people can't play, thus only young people can. So I asked him 'how old are you'? He said 25, I said 'do you play it'? He said 'no'. I said 'there are people who ski and windsurf in their late 60's. And windsurfing keeps you fit and you're with nature, and windsurfing and skiing are sports you don't watch like a potato couch, but you actively DO at a very young age till later in life.

What is your job Toan?? Always wondered? Personally I'm glad your back mate ❤️😊

I'm an electrician. "

So you always spark debate then 😉😆

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By *orny PTMan
30 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Cycling - if you're wanting epic grand tours, three weeks of utmost endurance "

Aye, only things like round the world yachting are tougher.

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By *verageHoesCouple
30 weeks ago

Bessacarr

Football.

Can be played with any number of people. Caters for all abilities. Affordable to everyone. It brings most of the world together, whether they play or spectate.

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By *ovelyDayXXXWoman
30 weeks ago

Niche

Has anyone fallen down the very many rabbitholes that are....

Hobby horsing 😶

Full equestrian events using hobby horses.

Dressage.

The lot!

And the cycling version with folk running around a bmx track with handlebars in their hands...

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By *rSuave88Man
30 weeks ago

Mirfield

Darts 🎯

Pure athletes.

Pure cinema.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
30 weeks ago

Den of Iniquity


"Darts 🎯

Pure athletes.

Pure cinema. "

And draws huge crowds every venue 😊

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By *aptain Caveman41Man
30 weeks ago

Home

Hurling, 3000 year old sport.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
30 weeks ago

Leeds

Hedge hoping.

Knock and run.

The mr

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By *ools and the brainCouple
30 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

Triathlon.

If we are talking event.

Then Le Tour is the single best professional annual event in the sporting calendar.

Team sport has to be soccer ⚽

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By *uttercupWoman
30 weeks ago

Borders

Darts obviously.

No Darts = No Bullseye = No speedboat

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Has anyone fallen down the very many rabbitholes that are....

Hobby horsing 😶

Full equestrian events using hobby horses.

Dressage.

The lot!

I think Hobby horsing was meant for kids up to 7, but somewhere along the line it's gone up to all ages. Apparently they are considering it for the 2028 Olympics. This is definitely going down the rabbit hole ...

And the cycling version with folk running around a bmx track with handlebars in their hands..."

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
30 weeks ago

Chichester


"Beach volleyball. "

Especially Brazil teams

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"The gentleman’s game - cricket.

Refer to Harold Pinter’s views if mine alone aren’t convincing enough

This is the correct answer "

Agreed

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By *orny PTMan
30 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Darts 🎯

Pure athletes.

Pure cinema. "

Pure malt whisky?

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By *ornucopiaMan
30 weeks ago

Bexley

Wood louse racing.

(Originated in Crawley).

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By *anus7Man
30 weeks ago

Chester

Boxing; stepping through the ropes to go toe to toe with another guy,or woman ? Knowing that you're going to get hurt - possibly seriously, yet you still go ahead.

There's something noble and slightly old fashioned chivalrous about it all

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
30 weeks ago

rochdale


"Football.

Can be played with any number of people. Caters for all abilities. Affordable to everyone. It brings most of the world together, whether they play or spectate."

Now, association football bores the tits of me,but this is correct.

It's a very simple game, easily understood & crucially it's easily taught with a minimum of expenditure (compared to rugby etc).

For that reason its the only true global sport.

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By *orny PTMan
29 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Football.

Can be played with any number of people. Caters for all abilities. Affordable to everyone. It brings most of the world together, whether they play or spectate.

Now, association football bores the tits of me,but this is correct.

It's a very simple game, easily understood & crucially it's easily taught with a minimum of expenditure (compared to rugby etc).

For that reason its the only true global sport."

Running, even cheaper, simpler and can be done over more surfaces, that don't need to be flat, solid or even. Even football requres running.

(Just waiting for the walking comments)

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By *igboobstCouple
29 weeks ago

barrow

Fishing

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By *eri24Woman
29 weeks ago

Bridgend

Ice hockey is my favourite

Quite partial to basketball too

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By *olf-of-OdinMan
29 weeks ago

Winchester

Football is not a sport, it is a game, like Ludo and Tiddly Winks. Sports have a significant risk of serious injury like rock climbing, parachuting and motorSPORT.

The alternate definition of a

sport is that it requires big balls to do. Therefore football still isn't a sport even if they are fit and skilled.

Speedway is an unbelievable sport. They have massive balls.

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By *orny PTMan
29 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Football is not a sport, it is a game, like Ludo and Tiddly Winks. Sports have a significant risk of serious injury like rock climbing, parachuting and motorSPORT.

The alternate definition of a

sport is that it requires big balls to do. Therefore football still isn't a sport even if they are fit and skilled.

Speedway is an unbelievable sport. They have massive balls.

"

Free climbing: I've done that!

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By *862EastmidsMan
29 weeks ago

NOTTINGHAM


"Ice hockey is my favourite

Quite partial to basketball too"

Mine too

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