Other Water Sports
In add at the aquatic sports, other water sports are very participated and followed very much by persons.
- Sailing is very participated by amateur sailors, and professional sailors compete in all international categories and classes.
- Motorboat racing is a popular sport and very followed by spectators.
- Rowing is a popular sport.
- Free-diving is followed, because Italian world record-men and women are very celebrated persons.
- Water skiing is a very participated sport by many amateur athletes.
- Water basketball was invented by Italians, and since 2005, at least 12 teams dispute a national championship.
- Surfing is a popular sport.
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