Is ping-pong a sport?

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I play ping-pong regularly, at a close to competitive level. Yes I call it "ping-pong", only because I feel like "table tennis" makes it sound like a subset of tennis. I train, I study techniques, and I play my ass off with my friends when I have the time. I go for hours on end and return soaked in sweat. So I feel if people treated the game the way I do, they'd be more comfortable calling it a sport. Not a game for frat houses.

I myself would call it a sport. I can see that it is not nearly as physically taxing as what we're used to in the world of sports. But just because it doesn't require any great degree of physical conditioning to play, that shouldn't make it any less of a sport. It's in the olympics, so if that's not enough for you then so be it.

Just interested in hearing your opinions. Maybe "I play sports I play ping-pong", is the real life equivallent of "I'm a gamer I play angry birds". Let me know what you think. If you disagree with me, I'm interested in hearing why. Any input will be appreciated.

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  • bubsy
    6 years ago

    It's a competitive event between two players, with an objective scoring system and victory conditions. Aka a sport.

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    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      6 years ago

      sport needs aerobic activity

      golf aint no sport neithers darts or shootin pool

      them theres is games not sports

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    • Boojum
      6 years ago

      By that criteria, chess is also a sport.

      Add "a primarily physical activity" to your definition, and it works for me.

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    Life is like a box of chocolates...

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    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      6 years ago

      ooh can i has one?

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      • RoseIsabella
        6 years ago

        Yep!

        Ya never know what you're gonna get.

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  • e51pegasi
    6 years ago

    Sport or not It's good fun to play as long as you have a few spare balls.

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  • Nickvey
    6 years ago

    a game is shooting pool , ping pong is rather active so sport.

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  • Murun
    6 years ago

    I call it table tennis because it's a subset of tennis.

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    • Morrow
      6 years ago

      Come on man, the rules are completely different.

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  • Boojum
    6 years ago

    Archery is definitely considered a sport, even though it's far less energetic than ping pong.

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    • Neuria
      6 years ago

      Hunting?

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