How is skateboarding a sport?

I agree with Jim Wilson's definition of a sport: a) is some kind of skill, physical effort, and/or athletic ability involved, and most importantly, b) is defense being played. However skateboarding is a sport, and we must consider the various ways in which skateboarding can be competitive. read more

Whether skateboarding is considered a sport or not is not the upsetting factor in my opinion. Most of the rebuttals to your points surrounding skateboarding as sport mention other sports like ice skating, gymnastics and snowboarding. read more

Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, a entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. read more

Skateboarding is not a sport, but also it is not an art, and it is more radically novel than the mere combination of the two. Skateboarding is a way of being in the modern world. read more