There are various kinds of sports, which is why they are classified. One of the sports people love to watch is contact sports. You might be wondering what contact sports are all about, but you are right; it is exactly what you are thinking.
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According to Wikipedia, contact sport is defined as
A contact sport is any sport where physical contact between competitors, or their environment, is an integral part of the game. For example, gridiron football.
This sport can usually get very dangerous because of the force and energy it takes to play it. The athletes who participate in these sports must be not only skilled but also resilient to handle the physical demands and potential risks that come with the territory.
Due to the risk revolving around these sports, some set rules and regulations have been made to protect the athletes from others and themselves.
Different contact sports have their regulations that everyone who wants to take part in that sport must follow or forfeit their career in that sport.
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These regulations are created to make the sport fun to watch and no one is hurt, or seriously injured during the sports activities. For example, in gridiron football, players must follow rules regarding tackling techniques, helmet-to-helmet contact, and illegal hits to protect themselves and their opponents from serious harm.
In UFC sport, each athlete must have protective equipment, playing rules, warm up and stretch, take breaks, dental emergencies, and crowd management.
Similarly, in sports like rugby or mixed martial arts, there are regulations in place to govern physical contact, equipment usage, and sportsmanship.
By enforcing these rules and regulations, sports organizations and governing bodies aim to create a safe and competitive environment for athletes to showcase their skills while minimizing the inherent risks associated with contact sports. Athletes who fail to comply with these regulations may face penalties, suspensions, or even disqualification from competitions.
Currently, I think there are a few regulations that should be added to all sports especially contact sports, because the new trend sports are following is taking away all the fun from the sport. It's a simple regulation and it is to take men away from women's sport.
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Even with the current regulation in place, so long as men are participating in women's sports, something is meant to go wrong. There is no set of rules that will protect a woman from a man in a boxing ring. The Olympics was a disappointment because a lot of things were allowed and this took the fun and joy people used to have when watching it.
In my personal opinion, I think there should be more rules that can protect the people playing the sport and the spectators. This question was asked
Do you feel this should be regulated to make it safer? Or is it all as good as they currently are?
Yes, I feel the rules should be checked again and regulated and it is not as good as it is now. Many athletes still suffer from racism and sometimes, the authorities overlook it. There is need for a reform and the earlier the better.
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