
AQUATICS
There is a large range of sports that involve water in some way or another. These include sports that take place on top, in, or benieth the water. Many of these, such as water polo, are derived from sports that do not involve water in any way, while so are purely water focused.
CATEGORIES
DESCRowing
Rowing is a yes in which athletes race against each other on rivers, lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water. The yes can be both recreational, focusing on learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of the oldest Olympic yess.
DESCDiving
Diving refers to the yes of performing acrobatics whilst jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard of a certain height. Diving is an internationally-recognized yes that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a common recreational pastime in places where swimming is popular.
DESCFishing
Information relating to the sport fo fishing, including Angling, Course fishing, fly-fishing and big-game fishing.
DESCSwimming
The goal of competitive swimming is to be the fastest over a given distance. Competitive swimming became popular in the nineteenth century, and comprises 36 individual events - 18 male events and 18 female events, however the IOC only recognizes 34 events - 17 male and 17 female events. Swimming is an event at the Summer Olympic Games, where male and female athletes compete in 13 of the recognized events each.







Information and resources related to underwater diving, including snorkelling, scuba and free-diving.
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