The information available over the internet considers NO to the question: is hiking a sport? To be something falling in the ⚽️ category of sports following fundamentals to be considered:Physical exertionRules of engagementCompetition Single governing bodyEntertainment Hiking passes the test of all requirements except ⚽️ point I-e. , 'Single governing body', but with climate action summits being regularly organized and the world getting serious about climate ⚽️ change, hikers are optimistic to achieve a concrete answer 'YES' for the argument; Is hiking a sport. |