Underrated Sports: Part 2

Time and time again, I find myself turning to the same three leagues for my sports fix: the NFL, NHL, and NBA. I mean, can you blame me? That’s where the action is, and during the season, there’s always something exciting to watch. But when your team has a day off, or you need a break and want to switch it up, I have some underrated sports that are worth the watch and filled with excitement and action. 

  • Gymnastics

I mean I do carry a bit of bias with this one because growing up I was a gymnast but even if you are a retired gymnast or just a fan of watching sports gymnastics will definitely put you on the edge of your seat all the way from the warm ups to the podium. And it’s not like you’re just watching the same thing the whole time. Gymnastics has 4 main events: the bars, beam, floor, and vault. So that’s 4 different events to keep you entertained the whole time. Gymnastics is a mesmerizing sport that balances strength and endurance with grace and beauty. So if you’re looking for something a bit different then your usual go-tos, gymnastics is for sure one you don’t want to miss. 

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  • Synchronized Swimming

This is one that I’ve recently caught on to, and again it balances the whole strength and endurance with grace and beauty like gymnastics does. I mean really, these athletes are holding their breath for long periods of time while doing movements that take some serious strength, while being synchronized, andddd while looking graceful! Insane! I also love their outfits that they wear and their mannerisms before they even get into the pool. 

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  • Waterpolo

Sticking to sports in the pool, waterpolo. Even if I wanted to try water polo I couldn’t. The reason I love watching waterpolo is because I can’t get over how physically demanding of a sport it is. Imagine swimming back and forth in a pool for nearly an hour while battling it out with six other players, trying to score goals. Now add the fact that there’s no standing—you’re constantly treading water or swimming at full speed. And on top of that? The players are tough. Grabbing, pulling, and kicking, kinda like underwater MMA. I would not even stand a chance. 

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These are just some sports I believe deserve a bit more of the spotlight in the world of sports. They are all so different and fun and I never want to take my eyes off the TV! So if you’re looking for a new sport to keep you on the edge of your seat, check these guys out. 

 

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