What qualifies as a "sport", and what disqualifies a "sport"?

[jsarno]

So does this mean (even by definition) that playing playstation is a sport?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by jsarno

So does this mean (even by definition) that playing playstation is a sport?

I would have to say no. No structured rules system there, especially from game to game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jsarno

So does this mean (even by definition) that playing playstation is a sport?

Well there are plenty of gaming leagues and competitions these days... but is a Madden tournament for example qualify as a sporting event? Probably not I guess.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Well there are plenty of gaming leagues and competitions these days... but is a Madden tournament for example qualify as a sporting event? Probably not I guess.

The question was posed in more of a joking fashion than anything. But according to definition, it would be a sport. I find that amazing. You have to remember it does take some form of talent and practice to use a playstation controller and have excellent hand/eye coordination.

[Cowell]

Let me settle this here. A sport, and I don't even care what the dictionary says.. but to me a sport is anything that involves some sort of organized competition. No injury needs to be involved... chess is a sport, is it not? Don't see too many injuries in chess...