Is Billiards considered a sport?

Question

I have heard in some aspects, Billiards is not considered a sport. In some other aspects how ever, Billiards is considered a sport not so much of the minimal physical requirements, but because of the mental concentration it takes to play. I never see any big stories or links about billiards mentioned on sports sites or anything like that. What is the deal?

Answer 1

It is officially considered a sport.

Answer 2

I would say that if you consider cheerleading a sport then yes pool is a sport.

Answer 3

Yes but it is not a very good work out

Answer 4

Itz a game..Not a sport...Now dat'll  lead 2 anotha ques i guezz....

Answer 5

OF COURSE

Answer 6

well,

it takes skill, practice, balls are involved, you use lots of muscles and its very competitive.  i would say it is a sport.

Answer 7

They play it on ESPN. It has to be a sport. It would be an anaerobic sport though. Most people consider sports as aerobic activities, but things like bowling, fishing, and pool are sports.

Answer 8

Yeah, I think so...But making it a credible physical ed class is a little too much.

Answer 9

Its a sport

Answer 10

In my opinion, sweat is required to be considered "sport".

Golf, bowling, billiard doesn't fit the discription.

They should be in the same category as chess (game).

Answer 11

Well, they show it on ESPN, oh wait, they also show Scrabble Championships.  It doesn't really matter if it is a sport or not, however, it does require mental toughness and lots of practice to be good.  I would consider it to be a leisure activity.