Why do so many people not think ping pong is a sport?
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In the US, we are not exposed to ping pong competitions.  Our experience with ping pong is pretty much as a party game or simple recreational activity.  So we don't even realize the you can build up a sweat or that ping pong requires athletic skill.
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I consider it a sport because it is physical and requires some amount of skill.\n\nPETA typically over-exaggerates everything.  For instance, throwing maggots on people who buy fur coats and accusing anyone who sells meat of murder.
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I agree with you. I cannot believe bowling is not in the sports category. Especially since Darts is in the sports section (which dosen't make any sense). Darts is not a sport. All you people that are complaining that bowling isn't a sport (which it isn't) should also complain about Darts being in the sports section. Bowling is far more popular than Darts will ever be and is much more challenging. \n\nAlthough I disagree with bowling being considered a sport I do believe it should be included in the sports section since apparently Darts is (Yahoo! is stupid sometimes).  Mark my Words, Yahoo! either will get rid of Darts in the sports section or add bowling in the near future. If they don't they are stupid.
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Because it isn't a sport. It's a way of life.
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because most people don't consider it a main stream sport? or a sport at all for that matter!
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Probably because games are recreational, entertaining activities, whereas education is work. I would venture to guess, however, that such is not the case for all people.
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people think it's a wimpy sport. when it really isnt. it's actually much harder than the "tough" sports, like basketball and football. both mentally and physically.\nand on the men side. most men look at men swimming, and think yuck, they have to wear speedos! but i'd like to see them jump in and swim 10,000 yards! everybody can run. hardly anybody can swim!
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Yes, ping-pong is a sport.\nIt is actually an Olympic Sport, I think...
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It is a sport, by any definition. People can say they don't think blue is a color either, but that doesn't mean they have any real facts to back up their assertions.
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I think it's misrepresented because of its isolation from other continents. Sports are pretty international, but not current science or art really.
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think about it, is truly is not a sport (be honest with yourselF)
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Its because these people are from the, "We want to be entertained now!" mindset, and do not have the intelligence to appreciate the uniquness baseball offers, that the other big three sports do not in three categories.  \n\nThe first is that baseball is the only one of the four sports that does not have a clock.  You play the game until it is over, and they cannot play those stall games to run out the clock.\n\nSecondly, baseball is the only sport of the big four where it is the defense and not the offense that puts the ball (puck) into play.  The offense has to react to the defense, and not vice-versa.\n\nThirdly, baseball is the only true team sport.  By that I mean everyone in the lineup has to wait for their turn to do something offensively, and, with this being the case, it is truly more of a team game.  In basketball, if Shaq or Colby are hot, they set up the plays to get them the ball, in hockey, they try to get the puck to their top scorer, and in football, the offense is usually geared around the big playmaker.  But, in baseball, everyone plays a key role on offense, since everyone will eventually have their turn at the plate.  \n\nPeople who hate baseball are spoiled, "I want it now" instant gratificationists, who cannot appreciate the uniqueness, as well as the pureness of the game. Outside of the American League adopting the Designated Hitter in 1973, baseball has kept its rules in tact.  \n\nAnother thing about baseball that does make it unique is that, outside of the other three sports that have "cookie cutter" fields, each baseball park has its own outfield dimensions, and other little uniqunesses, that make the game all the more special. \n\nI agree with you 100% about the attitude of those who hate baseball!  I do not think that they can put those basketballs where you suggested, becuase there is no room for them there, since their heads have already taken up occupancy.
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There are two raisons, first the support from media and the big companies for this sport is around zero. Second the peoples in USA like sports with many goals or action like basketball the games always with more than 120 goals.
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Pride my friend. To much pride.  A lot of people after playing a sport for so long begin to think that other sports that are in contrast to theres are inferior. No harm in ignoring them and rockin out in what ever sport you play.  \n\n         I know where your coming from I played soccer for 12 years :)
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Yes, Its a great sport, that all ages can play.\n\nAge and skill do not necessarily go hand in hand. \n\nIt's also easy to play with very little equipment.\n\nI've been playing for 23 years. And I still love it!!
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I always thought bowling was a sport.  My mom is really good at it, but I suck at it even though I think it's fun.  lol\n\nWhy would they not list bowling as a sport?  If baseball and golf are sports (yawn!), then bowling should definitely be a sport.  Baseball is considered a sport and it's the same thing -- throwing a ball (ok, you don't hit it in bowling, but instead the ball knocks down the pins).  \n\nI'd rather watch bowling than tennis or golf, or worse yet-- poker tournaments.
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It is just not the "IN" sport. Americans are different to the rest of the world. They want contact sports and/or high scores. Soccer is considered neither. World football is not shown much over here so when American think of soccer they think of that pathetic excuse of a league, the MLS. Because the MLS is boring and slow, they think that all soccer is boring and slow. It will take a while to become the number one sport but i think it eventually will. The problem now is the parents. Because they were brought up with baseball, basketball, american football, and ice hockey, they want their kids to play it. I actually know someone in America whose dad wouldn't let him play soccer! All it will take is for the soccer loving generation (in about the next 30 years) to have children and pass on their love for the game, then it will spread like a forest fire. It is definately becoming more popular but at my school, about 1500 people think it is a stupid sport. So that means that when they have kids, their kids will have similar views. One generation is all it will take.