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I struggle a bit with sports where someone has to say how nicely you did it.
You know where you are with 100m, the person who crosses the line first wins. With things like skateboarding, it is more subjective.
That said, I know there are rules about this which make it more objective - with diving I know the amount of splash is a factor, for example.
I draw the line at rhythmic gymnastics which is basically just dancing. Yes, it's very clever and skilful, but that doesn't make it a sport.
I mean, juggling is difficult (and I'm very good at it by the way, it's what I did at university instead of making friends or talking to women), but that doesn't make it a sport.