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Breitensport

mass participation sport

noun BRAY-ten-shport Rare

Also means

recreational sport

Usage Note

Breitensport is sport practised by the general population for health, recreation, and fun, as opposed to competitive elite sport. German sports policy distinguishes strongly between Breitensport and Spitzensport; most club members participate at the Breitensport level.

Examples

"Im Breitensport stehen Spaß und Gesundheit im Vordergrund."

Natural Translation

In recreational sport fun and health are the main priorities.

Literal Translation

In the mass-sport stand fun and health in-the foreground.

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