For a sport to be a sport does it need defense?

Question

like is golf a sport because you really are only playing yourself. while in like baseball, football and basketball you r trying to prevent offense from scoring. thoughts

Answer 1

it doesnt need defense....look at track and field what are you defending...noting

gymnastics, swimming, dance all the same case

Answer 2

thats what i think should be a sport, but i think anything that requires physical activity is considered a sport.

Answer 3

No, there's track and field events, gymnastics, swimming, diving along with golf.

Answer 4

definition:

an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.