What is sport?

Sport is activity that is governed by a set ofrules or customs and often engaged incompetitivelySports commonly refer to activities where the physical capabilities of the competitor are the sole or primary determiner of the outcome (winning or losing), but the term is also used to include activities such as mind sports (a common name for some card gamesand board games with little to no element of chance) and motor sports where mental acuityor equipment quality are major factors. Sport is commonly defined as an organized, competitive and skillful physical activity requiring commitment and fair play. Sports differ from games based on levels of organization and profit (not always monetary). Accurate records are kept and updated, while failures and accomplishments are widely announced in sport news.
Sport in childhoodAssociation football, shown above, is a team sport, and may provide social interaction.