Is fishing a sport?

Many people like fishing and think that fishing is also a kind of physical exercise. So they want to keep their health better through fishing. After liking fishing, they also feel that their mood is better than before. Fishing requires patience and quiet waiting. Therefore, many people like fishing, but many people do not understand whether fishing is a sport. So is fishing a sport?

As a small aspect of ancient Chinese civilization, the elegant and simple fishing activity has lasted for thousands of years and is increasingly loved by the people.

Fishing in inland freshwater areas has a long history. It originated from the production activities of ancient ancestors. With the stabilization of living environment and the improvement of living standards, it has gradually separated from production activities and become a cultural and sports activity that is full of fun, wisdom, vitality, elegance, and beneficial to the body and mind. Throughout the ages, people have regarded fishing as a recreational activity that is beneficial to physical and mental health. In ancient times, many celebrities and scholars loved fishing. Although their purposes of fishing were different, they all shared the same goal of cultivating elegant tastes. Nowadays, fishing has become popular all over the world. In mainland China and Taiwan, this sporting activity that is beneficial to physical and mental health is becoming more and more popular among people, and the development situation is very encouraging.

The basic fishing methods can be divided into traditional fishing, suspended fishing, competitive fishing, platform fishing, lure fishing, etc. according to different standards. According to different locations, it can be divided into freshwater pond fishing, natural water fishing, sea fishing, etc.

Fishing was listed as an official sport in China in 1983. It has gone through three different historical stages: management by the State Sports Commission, management by the Ministry of Agriculture, and direct management by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sports of China.

Fishing is actually a sport, but it depends on what aspect. If you want to keep fit through fishing, then it is definitely not possible. Fishing is a way to cultivate sentiment and it can also control the mind, but fishing cannot keep fit. If you want to keep fit, it is best to do some physical exercise, which will have the best effect on your health.