Its been include in the commonwealth so why not?
2006-11-23 01:17:03 · 8 answers · asked by Princess Chan 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I know its a sport and I know there is world championships and a world cup having played in them both but what i mean is why is it not considered a sport that it doesnt get much marketing sponcorship etc? Bearing in mind i'm from the uk I know its big in the states
2006-11-23 01:27:01 · update #1
it is a sport! the profesionals can make good money out of it.
kby
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2006-11-23 01:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by kennyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uncle sid - darts is not actually recognised as a sport in the UK by BSA. There is no reason for this as darts is about throwing a small pointy impliment for acuracy just like archery (which is officially a sport). The reason BSA give is that darts is associated with "alcohol, smoking and unhealthy lifestyles". This is absurd as a lot of the new upcoming players (particularly the dutch) are teetotalers.
Ten pin bowling equally is not classified as a sport in the UK for simillar reasons, plus it is not treated as a serious competitive game here unlike darts, more of a pastime.
There is a claim that both should be reclassified but then where do you draw the line? skittles, hopskotch?
2006-11-23 01:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by england til i die 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its popular here in the States..i carry a 200 avg...i guess some poeple don't hink it is a sport..i would like them to bowl in a professional tournoment when you have to qualify and then bowl 3 8 game blocks in 3 days then bowl in 64 man elimantion format which is best of 7
2006-11-23 07:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean it's not an Olympic sport? There's no good reason why people should not call it a sport as it does involve a certain amount of physical exertion and skill. Darts and Snooker certainly involve skill but no way do I call them a sport. You might as well call Toad-in-the-hole (classic Sussex game) or skittles sports in that case.
2006-11-23 01:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Sid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is all driven by the market. If people can make money on it, the sport will be promoted more.
2006-11-23 01:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sport. In America it is popular and people can win trophies and money from it.
2006-11-23 03:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by Iron Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is considered a sport.there are leagues and competitions all over the world,theres even a world championship.
2006-11-23 01:20:21 · answer #7 · answered by adam r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No defense.
2006-11-23 01:18:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋