contact sport

American  

noun

1. any sport in which physical contact between players is an accepted part of play, as football, boxing, or hockey.

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Example Sentences

While a thick neck may suggest physical power, like that of athletes in contact sports, research indicates it could also be a marker of hidden health risks.

From Science Daily

However, the claim comes at a time of growing concern over the health risks of contact sports in high school — football in particular.

From Los Angeles Times

The gunman wrote he was suffering from CTE, a brain disease triggered by head injuries like those suffered in military combat and contact sports like American football.

From BBC

Run It says it understands the dangers of contact sports and takes safety seriously.

From BBC

She is playing Kabaddi, an Indian contact sport now played in more than 50 countries across the world.

From BBC