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Competition links an athlete to the specific tournament where they actually made their name. Wikipedia notes Pele "won three FIFA World Cup titles - in 1958, 1962, and 1970 - becoming the only player to do so." This dimension gathers every athlete who competed in the same named competition.

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Era of Origin
2500 BCE 1
Defining Characteristic
A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat. 1
Competition
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Combat sport
Wikipedia
  • Combat sport, History section, boxing sentence
    Boxing contests date back to ancient Sumer in the 3rd millennium BCE and ancient Egypt circa 1350 BCE.
  • Combat sport, lead section
    A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of athletes are grouped under this Combat Sports category?

Boxers, wrestlers, judoka, taekwondo competitors and other martial artists who compete through direct physical contact.

This subcategory groups athletes who competed directly against a single opponent through striking, grappling or throwing under a codified rule set, such as boxers, wrestlers, judoka, taekwondo competitors and other martial artists. Athletes whose sport does not involve direct physical contact to score are excluded.