Who thinks gymnastics isnt a sport?

Question

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Answer 1

Gymnastics is definitely a sport! Being a competitive gymnast myself I think it's ridiculous to tag gym as not being a sport based on how it is judged, not how it is performed. I would say that gymnastics is the best sport in fact, as it conditions the whole body, not aesthetically but mechanically, ie; it isn't a show-off sport like other 'judged' sports, because our bodies are for gym, not for looks. You see gymnasts in the very high levels of all body types. Competitive gymnasts are muscular, flexible and have fantastic stamina. If someone such as this is not classified as competing in a sport, what are they then?

Answer 2

While gymnasts are extremely athletic I will admit that I don't think gymnastics is a sport soley based on the fact that the only way you can win is by performing in front of judges(who are subject to bias). My example would be if a 2 gymnasts performed the same exact routine flawlessly but one was from a less reputable club, the person getting the higher score will almost always be the one from a more reputable club, because of the higher profile. This thinking also applies to figure skating, boxing(with the exception to the knockout), diving, etc. All those groups are incredible athletes but are subject only to judging to win.

Answer 3

Gymnastics is a skill that is mastered through years and years of practicing very long hours. But it is not a sport, it's a competitive event.

Ballet dancing, figure skating and high diving fall into this same category.

Answer 4

Gymanstics, Figure Skating,High Divng and Ballet Dancing are all sports MRSLEITER!!! Just so u know they're sports because they're fun, give exercise, and are also competitive!!!

Answer 5

gymnastics is totally badass