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Glossary of Sports and Recreational Activities Starting with N
This comprehensive glossary will help you learn:
  • What a sport looks like
  • Which category a specific sport is in
  • About a sport by reading a brief description
  • The correct pronunciation of a sport
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Might want to wear a cup.
NabanNaban:
Naban is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Naban is a Burmese form of wrestling characterized by joint locks, pressure point strikes and choke holds. Any part of an opponent's body is a legal target. The correct pronunciation of Naban is nah-bahn.

Listen for the sound that isn't made.
Nada YogaNada Yoga:
Nada Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Nada Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by an emphasis on sound, both audible and inaudible. Its is especially focused on sound that isn't made. The correct pronunciation of Nada Yoga is nada yoh-guh.

Beware the naginata!
Naginata-DoNaginata-Do:
Naginata-Do is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Naginata-Do is a Japanese form of martial arts characterized by the use of a "naginata," a stick with a long blade attached to the end. The correct pronunciation of Naginata-Do is nah-gih-nahta-doh.

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NanbudoNanbudo:
Nanbudo is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Nanbudo is a recent Japanese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on holistics, breathing, energy manipulation and gymnastics. The correct pronunciation of Nanbudo is nahn-boo-doh.

The quickest waist wins.
NanquanNanquan:
Nanquan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Nanquan is a form of martial arts characterized by vigorous, athletics movements, low, stable stances and extensive hand techniques. It relies on sharp waist movements to generate power and speed in the arms. The correct pronunciation of Nanquan is nahn-kwahn.

Women's hoops, gone loco!
NetballNetball:
Netball is a sport located in the Netball category. Netball is a women's team sport similar to basketball. Participants move a ball down a wooden court with the intention of putting it in a basket. Rules are similar to that of basketball, except players are not allowed to dribble or make contact. The correct pronunciation of Netball is net-bawl.

The only way to herd.
Nguni Stick FightingNguni Stick Fighting:
Nguni Stick Fighting is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Nguni Stick Fighting is a South African form of martial arts practiced by Nguni animal herders. Combatants armed with two long sticks (one for defense, one for offense) strike each other until someone submits. The correct pronunciation of Nguni Stick Fighting is nyoo-nee stik fahy-ting.

You can find me in da club!
Night Club DancingNight Club Dancing:
Night Club Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Night Club Dancing is a form of dancing practiced in night clubs and other popular social gathering areas. It is a loose form of dance that follows few rules and emphasizes contact with a partner. The correct pronunciation of Night Club Dancing is nahyt kluhb dans-ing.

The preferred orienteering style of owls everywhere.
Night OrienteeringNight Orienteering:
Night Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Night Orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate at night through diverse terrain and visit, in sequence, different points on a map. The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Night Orienteering is nahyt awr-ee-en-teer-ing.

Not just for turtles.
NinjitsuNinjitsu:
Ninjitsu is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Ninjitsu is a Japanese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on stealth, avoidance and misdirection. It is heavily associated with espionage and assassination. The correct pronunciation of Ninjitsu is nin-jit-soo.

Divert, then strike!
Niyuddha-KrideNiyuddha-Kride:
Niyuddha-Kride is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Niyuddha-Kride is an Indian form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on diversions, followed by quick strikes. Practitioners make quick alterations of movement in order to move in for a quick attack. The correct pronunciation of Niyuddha-Kride is nih-yoo-dah-krahyd.

Fun for Nordics and non-Nordics alike!
Nordic CombinedNordic Combined:
Nordic Combined is a sport located in the Skiing category. Nordic Combined is an individual sport that combines cross country skiing and ski jumping. Competitors take two jumps from a ski jumping hill, then cross country ski 15 km. The skier with the most points at the end of competition is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Nordic Combined is nawr-dik kuh m-bahynd.

The reason Norwegian cities are so congested.
Nordic WalkingNordic Walking:
Nordic Walking is a sport located in the Walking category. Nordic Walking is an individual activity where participants use a pair of poles while walking. Originally begun as an off-season ski training activity, Nordic Walking is now practiced year-round. The correct pronunciation of Nordic Walking is nawr-dik waw-king.

The bigger, better mantis.
Northern Praying MantisNorthern Praying Mantis:
Northern Praying Mantis is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Northern Praying Mantis is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by speed, continuous attacks and complex footwork. It is modeled after the attack methods of the praying mantis, who deflects direct attacks and follows with precise attacks to vital areas. The correct pronunciation of Northern Praying Mantis is nawr-thern prey-ing man-tis.