Historically, it has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity.

Competitive sport with the aim to navigate through a course of hanging downstream or upstream gates on river rapids in the fastest time possible.

Sport, that includes act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water.

Cycle sport performed either in competitive racing or freestyle, or else in general on- or off-road recreation.

Bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes.

Refers to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with horses.

Sport in which two competitors fight using 'Rapier-style' swords, winning points by making contact with their opponent.

A multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines.

An Olympic sport that comprises different events: fencing, 200m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a final combined event of pistol shooting and a 3200m cross-country run.

Comprises wind propulsion of a craft by means of airfoils and steering it over water, ice or land, depending on the type of craft.