athletic competition
Contest of physicality
Athletic competition is a contest of physical ability between individuals or teams, encompassing sports from track and field to swimming to team games.
The term emphasizes the physical nature of the contest: She excelled in athletic competition throughout high school.
It may describe a single event or competitive sports generally.
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- team spiritShared enthusiasm among members
basketball · home team · competitor · endurance · sportsmanship · rivalry · race · referee · gymnastics · victory · medal · personal best · Olympic event · track and field · running · pentathlon · gold medal · tournament
- academy traditionsparents weekend, ring ceremony, ring dance, military ball, commissioning
- sporting eventsrace, game, match, games, final
- gymnasticsgymnastics, balance beam, floor exercise, handstand, parallel bars
athletic competitionchess
Strategic board game
chess tournament · spelling bee · quiz bowl · science fair · mind games
athletic competitioncooperative games
Games with shared victory
collaboration · group project · charity event · community service · barn raising
athletic competitionfree play
Self-directed recreational time
leisurely stroll · pick-up game · scrimmage · recess · jogging