Best up coming new sports
Here are some of the best upcoming new sports that are gaining popularity:
- Esports: Competitive video gaming has become a major sport, with professional teams and leagues, and even Olympic consideration.
- Pickleball: A racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, pickleball is growing rapidly in popularity, especially among seniors.
- Disc Golf: A variation of traditional golf played with a flying disc, disc golf is gaining popularity, with courses popping up worldwide.
- Underwater Hockey: A physically demanding sport that requires players to use a special stick to maneuver a weighted puck across the bottom of a swimming pool.
- Octopush: A underwater sport played with a puck and a special stick, similar to ice hockey, but played in a swimming pool.
- Calcio Storico: An ancient form of football played in Italy, which combines elements of rugby, soccer, and wrestling.
- Roller Derby: A full-contact sport played on roller skates, with teams of five players each, and a focus on speed, agility, and strategy.
- Parkour: A discipline that involves moving through an environment using only the human body, by running, jumping, vaulting, and climbing.
- Freerunning: Similar to parkour, but with a greater emphasis on style and creativity, freerunners use urban environments as their playground.
- Urban Orienteering: A sport that combines elements of running, navigation, and problem-solving, where participants use GPS devices and maps to navigate through urban environments.
- Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Racing: A water sport that involves racing on a stand-up paddleboard, which requires balance, strength, and endurance.
- Kiteboarding: A water sport that involves riding a board while harnessed to a kite, which generates power and speed.
- Downhill Mountain Biking: A thrilling sport that involves riding a mountain bike down steep, technical trails, requiring skill, bravery, and physical fitness.
- Freestyle Motocross: A high-flying sport that involves performing aerial stunts and tricks on a motorcycle.
- Skateboarding: With its inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, skateboarding is gaining mainstream recognition and popularity as a competitive sport.
These are just a few examples of the many new and exciting sports emerging around the world. As technology and societal trends continue to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative and thrilling sports in the future!