What is the most dangerous sport?

[HettonSAFC]

Modern Moto GP motorcycling is relatively safe. Five have died in the last 20-odd years, but Roadracing is a different kettle of fish. The Isle of Man, Ulster races etc. are carnage by comparison. Personally, I cannot watch it, because it makes me physically sick, but each to their own. I suppose you have to look over the edge to know where the edge is, and if you fly off it then at least you went out pursuing your passion.

It’s superb live…

 

[John the Savage]

Motorcycle road racing. The TT, Manx Grand Prix, North West 200, Ulster GP at Dundrod and similar races through UK, Ireland and Europe have seen dozens, if not hundreds killed and badly injured over the last 20 years alone. Yet, despite being more aware than most outside the sport, riders, their families and teams keep at it. Crazy.

Not just road racing - the Dakar Rally has killed quite a few over the years.

 

[Lord Potts]

Indoor hang gliding

 

[John the Savage]

267 deaths in the Isle of Man TT races since 1907; 168 deaths in the last 50 years. I don't think any sport compares to those figures.

You could say Islamist baiting, but that's not considered a sport.

 

[ivanthereasonable]

Cave diving or free climbing.

This for me. Could not watch it.
Rule no 1 should be, make all your mistakes in the first 30ft.
It's utter madness. Loose bit of rock, cramp and you're dead. They must practice climbing down too, because if you get so far and there are no more holds, what else can you do.

 

[CW7]

Skiing is up there. Many die or have serious injury every year

Was just about to post this, before reading thread!

 

[ivanthereasonable]

Squash is the most likely to cause a heart attack, iirc

In all the years i played squash, I wish i had a pound for every time someone has shouted over the top "Puffs game".

 

[Kevj]

Extreme Ironing

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Whey lass. With the exception of the skydivers, they’re all ironing in a static position (it could be argued the skydivers are too).

I’d like to see any one of them iron my Next shirt whilst doing 140mph on the back of a Ducati.

 

[PrisonBroken]

My guess potholing.

Or unlicensed cornholing

 

[Redandwhitedust]

They must practice climbing down too, because if you get so far and there are no more holds, what else can you do.

I knew what you meant, but as I read this I imagined a top climber getting so far and not knowing what to do next.

"Err.... hello? Anyone there? Help?"

 

[Jon Dough]

Blind under-ice swimming

 

[38Red]

Cheese rolling

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Sunderland fans leaving the SoL after Boro's 3rd goal

 

[safcforever]

BASE jumping, Boxing or UFC

If you don’t count them as sports then darts. Most are in bad health

 

[diggers22]

Copping off with some skunk blurt down the bigg market. Back in the day

 

[Kevj]

Copping off with some skunk blurt down the bigg market. Back in the day

Broccoli cock within three days.

Covert edit: so I’ve been told.

 

[diggers22]

Broccoli cock within three days.

Covert edit: so I’ve been told.

 

[shadowplay]

In all the years i played squash, I wish i had a pound for every time someone has shouted over the top "Puffs game".

It's utterly manic

 

[Stubbs ftm]

Kabaddi looks canny dangerous

Skiing/snowboarding must be up there too

 

[Thurston]

The majority of sports at the highest level are extremely dangerous. They put an enormous strain on the body and its organs, typically have a high risk of serious impact injuries and frequently have a hidden culture of PED abuse, or at least come with addictions to painkillers or other substances.

The ones which you’re thinking are not, are the ones which would be better defined as “games” rather than “sports.”

 

[legend7]

Remember reading many years ago that Jai Alai was one of the most dangerous.
Not necessarily for deaths.
Sure it used to be on the opening credits of Miami Vice too, mental ball speed and not soft.