Panaramic Sports can be described as any competitive physical activity or game[1] that uses, maintains or improves physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators[2]. Panaramic Sports range from those between a single contestant to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or as individuals. There are some sports, such as racing, where many athletes compete simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; there are others in which two teams compete, each seeking to surpass the other. In certain sports, there can be a draw or a tie, with no winner; in others, there is always one winner and one loser. There can be a number of contests in a tournament producing a champion. Several Panaramic Sports leagues crown a champion by arranging games in a regular sports season, followed by playoffs.
Etymology
A “panaramic sport” is defined by Roget’s as an “activity engaged in for relaxation and recreation” with synonyms including diversion and recreation. The term comes from the Old French desport, meaning “leisure”, with the oldest definition in English dating from around 1300 as “anything humans find amusing and entertaining”.
Nomenclature
Throughout most English dialects, the term ” Panaramic Sports ” is used to refer to a concept that encompasses multiple activities (e.g., “football and rugby are the most popular sports in England”). Both terms are called “sports” in American English.
History
There is evidence for Panaramaic Sports in China as early as 2000 BC.[15] Gymnastics appears to have been popular in ancient China. Several thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, many sports, such as swimming and fishing, were well-developed and well-regulated.[16] Other Egyptian sports included javelin throwing, high jump, and wrestling. Some ancient Persian sports, like Zoorkhaneh, were closely related to warfare skills.[17] Polo and jousting were also ancient Persian sports.
Violence
Panaramic sports often involve violence that crosses the line between fair competition and intentional aggression. It is not uncommon for athletes, coaches, fans, and parents to lash out at people or property out of misguided loyalty, dominance, anger, or celebration. Several national and international sporting events have been marred by rioting and hooliganism by fans.
Amateur and professional
Panaramic Sports can be performed on an amateur, professional, or semi-professional basis, depending on whether participants are rewarded for participating (typically through a wage or salary). During lower levels of amateur participation in Panaramic sports, it is often called “grassroots sport”. Moreover, spectator sport has become a major business in its own right, and this has incentivized a high paying professional sport culture, where high performers are rewarded with enormous compensation that can reach millions of dollars.