1. Gymnastics
Gymnastics is one of the toughest sports in the world which require endurance of the body, physical strength, agility, body balance, power and the player’s concentration. When it comes to the Olympics, there are different types of gymnastics.
The modern day gymnastics was introduced in the early 90’s in Germany by three physical educators. There are different gymnastics games for men and women; among them men play high bar, still rings, pommel horse while for women they include vaults, balance beam, uneven bars etc. Also the ancient Greek’s exercises are included in gymnastics.
2. Swimming
This is included in water sports which needs power, stamina and coordination. Swimming is governed by “Federation Internationale de Nation” and was first founded in 8000 BC. A swimmer knows how much body fitness is required to obtain best results and there is no minute rest in the competition. The muscle movement is involved but endurance is required the most with strokes like Butterfly stroke, Breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. This is not as difficult as gymnastics where there is a daily threat of dying but yet it is number two in our list of hardest sports in the world. The reference of swimming is also found in the Quran Pak, Bible, and Odyssey. A German professor first wrote a book on swimming in 1583 named “Der Schwimmeroder ein Zweigesprächüber die Schwimmkunst”. First the swimming competitions were arranged by National Swimming society in artificial pools at London in 1837.
3. Figure Skating
This sport requires extreme flexibility and concentration of the player. This is a sport of duos, individuals or teams to perform skates on the ice. The four Olympics discipline of figure skating are Ladies’ single, Men’s single, pair skating and ice dancing. This game was introduced in 1908 in London and is now governed by the International Skating Union.
Figure skating is our third hardest sport in the world. Best moves are demanded in figure skating and this is judged by a panel. This sport needs a lot of practice and also a threat of permanent injuries. The blades used in this game are just 4.7mm thick with a curve arc circle having a 180-220cm radius. The skaters have to perform throw jumps, spins, death spirals and various lifts. Figure skating is a mentally emotional and challenging game which need guts.
4. Water Polo
Water polo is a water sports and one of the hardest sports in the world which needs good coordination and stamina. This is a team playing sport which has six players and a goal keeper. Water polo is related to football but it is more exerting as the players have to play in a 1.8m deep water pool constantly. There are four periods and similar goals are expected by throwing ball into the net of the opponent team’s net as done in a football game. This sport originated in the 19th century.
5. Bull Riding
One of the most dangerous, yet popular type of sport that is included in the Rodeo sports. Bull riding demands confidence, time management and control over a raging bull and yourself. The player holds up a mounted position and bucks off by the bull usually for eight seconds and these eight seconds are considered the most risky in this sport. The rider wears a cowboy hat and long boots to ride on a death threat game that’s why it is one of the hardest sports in the world and with any doubtful condition it is as you are asked to hang on a thousand pound bull which is ripped between your legs. Mexican Charreada is the founder of this sport and the first bull fight was arranged in 1852 in Southeast by HL Kinney who was a Texas Ranger. The score giving is done from 0 to 50 by two judges on behalf of different aspects.
6. Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is a game of endurance and coordination of two: a horse and the rider. Horses are trained to show a skillful game and the most important thing is the coordination of player and horse which comes to a good speed and score though it is very difficult to develop coordination during racing that’s why we have added it in this list. International federation for Equestrian Sports governs international Horse Riding.
7. Competition Cheer leading
One of the most difficult game in this list is competition Cheer leading. It is played by all the stamina and flexibility of the player’s body. While doing twists and tricks, flyers are totally flung up in the air and find their balance through their base. And the most difficult and risky moment is when they switch from one pose to the next. The difficulty of the sport is just felt by the player who is in the air doing the steps within few seconds and just one wrong step leads you crashing down.
8. Ice Hockey
8. Ice Hockey
One of the most famous game in the world is hockey and most individuals do not know how hard to play it as there is no sport other than hockey which is so demanding. Now, think of glidling through ice combined with hockey. The players have to wear sharp blades in their feet which are deadly dangerous and the fastest rubber puck which moves 100 mph and you have to hit it. This is quite a dangerous game.
9. Cross Country Running
The ninth one in the list of hardest sports in the world is Cross Country Running. In this game, players play as individuals or a team. Cross Country is the race where 4 to 12 km natural terrain is done in open air. This sport is usually organized in winter or autumn season to generate more difficulties for players to run. Started in the 19th century when England schools started to practice with their students in 1837 and first championship was held in 1867 December and first international race was held in 1903. The current competitors of Cross Country Running are IAAF World Cross Country Champions, who are known as elite competitors and this team was established in 1973.
10. Rowing
The game which is played with commitment and stamina of players. In the list of hardest sports in the world Rowing is listed last one. It is a two player game in which they are committed to each other to move the boat forward. A lot of practice is needed for this sport because arms are felt end up after a one round attempt. This is that sport which is known as the most hurting one, also the mental motivation is needed the most. Rowing doesn’t need skills like gymnastic, swimming or cheer leading it is listed in hardest sports in the world list just because it is tough and the rowers need a lot of stamina to move the boat forward by the help of their arms otherwise the skills are not so hard to understand.
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