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New sports that have appeared after the year 2000

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  1. 1

    Roundnet / Spikeball

    1.2 K votes
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    Portable for beach, lawn and garden

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    Roundnet, also known as Spikeball, is a sport that combines elements of volleyball and tennis, and was relaunched and popularized in 2008, fitting perfectly into the category of new sports that appeared after the year 2000.

    • A very fun sport played two against two

    • Great form of exercise

    • Used by many athletes for cross-training

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    Slackline

    154 votes
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    Slacklining is a balance sport that emerged after 2000 and has gained popularity due to its physical and mental demands, as well as its versatility.

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    Bubble football

    8 votes
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    Fun and original sport

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    Bubble football is a variant of traditional football that originated in Norway in 2011, offering a unique playful and physical experience by playing inside giant inflatable bubbles.

    • No advanced knowledge of the sport is required.

    • Protection provided by plastic spheres

    • Colliding is laughing

    • Ideal for birthday parties and groups of friends

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    Tchoukball

    1 votes

    This sport is played with two frames or 'tchouks' and a ball. Teams score by throwing the ball into the tchouk in a way that the opposing team cannot catch it. It promotes fair play and non-aggression.

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    Baseball/Softball (Olympic Return)

    1 votes

    Although not new, their return to the Olympic Games after an absence revitalizes them and gives them greater visibility. This boosts their popularity and development worldwide.

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    Kinball

    1 votes

    This is a team sport played with a large, lightweight ball, promoting cooperation and physical activity. It has become popular as a fun alternative to traditional sports.

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    Slackline

    1 votes

    This involves walking and maintaining balance on a taut webbing stretched between two points. It is a sport that improves balance, concentration, and physical strength.

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    3x3 Basketball

    1 votes

    A faster, more urban version of traditional basketball, played on a half court with teams of three players. Its dynamism and accessibility have made it a popular sport in urban environments.

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    Taqwa

    1 votes

    It has gained popularity as a competitive sport worldwide.

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    Teqball is a ball sport that combines elements of soccer and table tennis, created in Hungary in 2012. It has gained worldwide popularity and is played on a curved table, offering a unique challenge that requires skill and strategy.

    • It combines elements of football and table tennis.

    • Innovative sports product inspired by football.

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    Bossaball

    1 votes

    A mix of volleyball, soccer, gymnastics and music

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    Bossaball is a team sport invented in 2004 that combines volleyball, soccer, and capoeira, played on trampolines. Its originality and fusion of disciplines make it stand out as a modern sport.

    • It allows players to perform jumps

    • Combines physical skill and artistry for fun

    • It has become a trend

    • It integrates three disciplines such as volleyball, football

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    Footgolf

    1 votes

    A fusion between football and golf

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    Footgolf is a hybrid sport that combines elements of soccer and golf, created in 2008. Its popularity has grown rapidly worldwide, offering a new challenge for sports fans.

    • It is practiced on adapted golf courses

    • It attracts the interest of many people

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    Crossminton / Speed badminton

    1 votes

    It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and squash.

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    Crossminton, formerly known as Speed Badminton, is a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and squash, and was developed in 2001, making it a new sport that emerged after the year 2000.

    • You can play anywhere

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    Padball

    1 votes

    Combine aerobic activities

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    Padbol is a team sport that combines football and padel, created in Argentina in 2008. Its simple rules and dynamism make it an attractive option among sports that emerged after the year 2000.

    • It works on endurance and lung capacity.

    • Accessible technique

    • Nominated for the most innovative and exciting sport of the 21st century

    • Present in more than 30 countries

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    FPV drone racing

    1 votes

    Equipped with cameras that transmit live

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    FPV drone racing is a sport that emerged around 2011, coinciding with the rise of more advanced drones and FPV systems. It offers an immersive and exciting piloting experience, making it a relevant new sport for ranking purposes.

    • Piloting with remote viewing (FPV)

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    Snow volleyball

    1 votes

    Show fun and passion

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    Snow volleyball is a winter team sport played on a snow-covered court divided by a net, with two teams of three players each. It was recognized as an official sport by the Austrian Volleyball Association in 2011, making it a relevant candidate for the theme of new sports that emerged after 2000.

    • It's gaining popularity

    • It has a distinctly international character.

    • It is a variant of beach volleyball

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    Quadball

    1 votes

    Mixed team and contact sport

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    Quadball, formerly known as Muggle Quidditch, is a contact sport created in 2005 that combines elements of rugby, basketball, and dodgeball, offering a unique and novel sporting experience.

    • It blends elements of rugby, dodgeball, and handball

    • Promotes LGBTQ+ visibility

    • It promotes the deconstruction of traditional competitive sport

    • Inclusive sport

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    Quidditch Muggle

    1 votes

    Inspired by the Harry Potter saga

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    Muggle Quidditch is the real-life version of the fictional sport from Harry Potter, which originated in 2005 and has evolved into Quadball, maintaining its essence as a mixed-team, contact game.

    • It has become a phenomenon that has crossed borders

    • It helps to work on various contents of the educational curriculum

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    Trickline

    1 votes
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    It allows for dynamic jumps and acrobatics.

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    Trickline is a type of slackline that focuses on performing tricks and acrobatics on the line, making it a striking and competitive sport that emerged after the year 2000.

    • Ideal for training and balance

    • Suitable for freestyle and tricks

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    Swimrun

    1 votes

    Swimrun is an endurance sport that combines swimming and running in natural environments, originating in Sweden in 2006. Its unique "island hopping" format and the need for adaptation make it a challenging and exciting discipline.

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    Wing foil

    1 votes

    It offers a unique and exciting experience on the water.

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    Wing foiling is an emerging water sport that combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and foiling, offering the sensation of flying above the water. Its popularity has grown rapidly since its inception, becoming an exciting way to enjoy the sea.

    • It combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing.

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    eFoiling

    1 votes

    It combines elements of surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing

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    eFoiling is an innovative water sport that combines surfing with electric propulsion, allowing users to rise above the water. Its emergence after 2000 makes it a perfect example of a new sport.

    • It allows you to 'fly' over the water

    • It puts flying over water within reach of a wide audience

    • It opens up new dimensions in water sports

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    Teqvoly

    1 votes

    It combines Teqball and volleyball.

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    Teqvoly is a relatively new sport that combines elements of volleyball and table tennis, created after 2000 and derived from Teqball, making it an ideal candidate for this list.

    • Good option for exercising the body.

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    Flag Football

    1 votes

    Flag football is a team sport that originated in the United States and has gained popularity as a non-contact alternative to American football, making it an attractive option for those seeking new sporting experiences.

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    lawn-tennis

    1 votes

    Lawn tennis, although it has ancient roots, has seen evolution and popularity in the 21st century, fitting into the category of sports with a presence in the requested period.

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    Snookball

    1 votes

    It combines billiards and football

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    Snookball is a hybrid sport that combines billiards and soccer, played on a giant pool table with soccer balls instead of billiard balls. It was created around 2014, fitting into the category of new sports that emerged after 2000.

    • Requires technique

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    Footpool

    1 votes

    Combine billiards with football.

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    Footpool, also known as Snookball, is a variant of billiards played with the feet and soccer balls on an oversized pool table. Its emergence around 2014 qualifies it as a modern sport.

    • Dynamics similar to billiards.

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    Obstacle Course Racing (OCR)

    1 votes

    It allows athletes from all over the world to join the community.

    Obstacle course racing (OCR) combines elements of trail running with physical and mental challenges, representing a sporting category that has gained significant popularity since 2000.

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    World Chase Tag

    1 votes

    It combines parkour and traditional tag

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    World Chase Tag is an international competition that combines parkour with tag, presenting a unique blend of agility, speed, and strategy. Its global league format and growing popularity have made it a prominent sport that emerged after 2000.

    • It has gained popularity

    • It is an international competitive parkour championship.

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