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The following is a List of water sports, divided by category. These categories are based on the relation of the Sports to the Water . Some of the sports include only one part related to Swimming , as for example Triathlon .


IN THE WATER



UNDER WATER

See Also: Recreational diving


  • Scuba Diving is swimming under water using a (self contained) breathing apparatus

  • Free-diving is the aim to maximize the depth dived using no breathing apparatus

  • Apnea is the practice of not breathing for an extended time

  • Underwater Rugby is Rugby played under water with a ball that has been rendered Neutrally Buoyant . Breathing is done through a snorkel, and Tackling is only allowed if you have the ball or are tackling the one holding it.

  • Underwater Hockey is Hockey played under water with short wooden curved sticks and a heavy Puck . Players wear diving masks, snorkels, and fins, and must surface to breathe while team mates continue the game on the pool bottom.

  • Underwater Photography is Photography done under water. Numerous contests worldwide are arranged every year. The Digital Camera s have revolutionized how many divers participate.



ON THE WATER



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