The following is a list of sports, divided by category. These categories are based on how the sport is played, and there are many more sports to be added. This system has a disadvantage because some sports may fit in more than one category. Here they are only listed in one.
Athletics
Track and field athletics.
Animal sports
Sports in which animals play a role.
Combat sports
Generally sports in which athletes fight or combat each other, usually one-on-one.
Cycling
Sports using bicycles or unicycles.
Fictional sports
Sports which exist only in imaginary settings, for instance in fiction.
Gymnastic sports.
Motorised sports
Sports based on motorised transportation.
Other
Sports not in any of the other categories.
Outdoor sports
Sports not based on a specific field.
Power sports
Sports mainly based on sheer power.
Racket sports
Sports where players use rackets to hit a ball or other object.
Skating
Sports in which skates are used.
Skiing / Snowsports
Sports in which skis or snowboards are used.
Sleighing
Sports that use sleighs.
Target sports
Sports where the main objective is to hit a certain target.
Team sports
Sports that involve teams.
Mind sports
Sports that require little or no physical abilities (see also board games).
Water sports
Sports that are played in, on or near the water:
(see List of water sports)
