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a contest between athletes

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

a contest between athletes

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes.

The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes.

Activities or games, usually involving physical effort or skill. Reasons for engagement in sports include pleasure, competition, and/or financial reward.

Any system of training by gymnastic exercises or outdoor sports; the system of rules and principles used in physical or bodily training, as running, rowing; gymnastic exercises collectively.

Athleticism.

The art of wrestling, running, etc.: athletic exercises.