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Individual sport
/ˌɪndɪvˈɪdʒuːəl spˈɔːt/
/ˌɪndɪvˈɪdʒuːəl spˈoːɹt/Individual sport
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a sport where participants compete as individuals rather than as part of a team
What is an "individual sport"?
An individual sport is a type of sport where participants compete alone, rather than as part of a team. In these sports, the success or failure of the athlete depends solely on their personal performance, skill, and effort. Examples of individual sports include tennis, swimming, boxing, and track and field events. Athletes in individual sports may train and compete on their own or receive coaching, but the outcome of the event is determined by their own abilities.
Example
Boxing is a challenging individual sport.
In an individual sport, athletes rely on themselves.
He prefers individual sports to team sports.
