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A misinterpretation of Johnny Cash.
Pa Kua ChangPa Kua Chang:
Pa Kua Chang is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Pa Kua Chang is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by circle walking (facing an opponent while walking in large circles), throws and the use of extremely large weapons. The correct pronunciation of Pa Kua Chang is pah kwah chang.

Question: Where does the paddle go when you fall?
Paddle SurfingPaddle Surfing:
Paddle Surfing is a sport located in the Surfing category. Paddle Surfing is a form of surfing where competitors use a large paddle to steer through waves while on a surfboard. The correct pronunciation of Paddle Surfing is pad-l sur-fing.
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Gameboy for the 1920's.
PaddleballPaddleball:
Paddleball is a sport located in the Paddleball category. Paddleball is an individual sport where players use a wooden paddle to hit a small rubber ball attached to the paddle by an elastic string. The object of the game is to hit the ball in succession as many times as possible. The correct pronunciation of Paddleball is pad-l-bawl.
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Damn....these things hurt!!
PaintballPaintball:
Paintball is a sport located in the Paintball category. Paintball is a team sport where competitors shoot balls of paint at members of the opposition in order to remove them from the game. A team wins when all players on the opposition have been removed. The correct pronunciation of Paintball is pant bol.

The author of countless gruesome YouTube videos.
PananjakmanPananjakman:
Pananjakman is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Pananjakman is a Filipino form of martial arts characterized by low kicks, designed to bend target areas in unnatural ways, forcing breaks. Most kicks target knees, hips and ankles. The correct pronunciation of Pananjakman is puh-nan-jak-min.

15 interconnected ideals are better than 14.
Pancadashanga YogaPancadashanga Yoga:
Pancadashanga Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Pancadashanga Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by a focus on 15 interconnected ideals. The majority of these ideals relate to discipline and self-control. The correct pronunciation of Pancadashanga Yoga is pan-kah-dash-uhng-guh yoh-guh.

Otherwise known as Canon Boxing!
PaochuiPaochui:
Paochui is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Paochui is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by rapid and powerful fist strikes. It is sometimes referred to as "cannon boxing" because of the fist strikes' similarities to cannon fire. The correct pronunciation of Paochui is pou-choo.

Parachutes: What can't they do???
ParaglidingParagliding:
Paragliding is a sport located in the Paragliding category. Paragliding is an individual sport where participants fly a lightweight, foot-launched aircraft that resembles a parachute. The pilot sits in a harness and steers the craft by pulling on cords that slightly change the shape of the craft. The correct pronunciation of Paragliding is par-uh-glahy-ding.
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Madonna's activity of choice.
ParkourParkour:
Parkour is a sport located in the Parkour category. Parkour is an individual activity with the aim of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, using only the abilities of the human body. It is meant to help one overcome obstacles, which can be anything in the surrounding environment, and can be practiced in both rural and urban areas. The correct pronunciation of Parkour is park-or.
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Fight bulls...with the dance!
Paso Doble DancingPaso Doble Dancing:
Paso Doble Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Paso Doble Dancing is a form of dance started during Spanish bullfights. It is a lively style, set to the double meter, and similar to Samba. The correct pronunciation of Paso Doble Dancing is pah-soh doh-blay dans-ing.

Your village's rules, or mine?
Pehlwani WrestlingPehlwani Wrestling:
Pehlwani Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Pehlwani Wrestling is an Indian form of wrestling. Rules and techniques vary from village to village. Usually a win is awarded by a panel of judges, knockout or submission. The correct pronunciation of Pehlwani Wrestling is peyl-woni res-ling.

Lose the gut. Get a personal trainer!
Personal TrainingPersonal Training:
Personal Training is a sport located in the Training category. Personal Training is where a fitness professional (personal trainer) helps individuals work towards a personal fitness goal. The correct pronunciation of Personal Training is pur-suh-nl trey-ning.

What happens when racquet sports collide.
PickleballPickleball:
Pickleball is a sport located in the Pickleball category. Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of ping pong, tennis and badminton. Played on a badminton-sized court, players use wooden paddles to volley a wiffleball over a small net. The correct pronunciation of Pickleball is pik-uh bawl.
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The palm never seemed so deadly.
PiguaquanPiguaquan:
Piguaquan is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Piguaquan is a Chinese form of martial arts characterized by an emphasis on palm techniques. It features powerful, long-range chopping attacks generated by arm rotation. The correct pronunciation of Piguaquan is pig-wuh-kwahn.

Not invented by Johnny Knoxville. We swear.
Pine BoardingPine Boarding:
Pine Boarding is a sport located in the Boarding category. Pine Boarding is the sport of boarding down pine needle covered slopes on a skateboard deck (no trucks or wheels). The correct pronunciation of Pine Boarding is pahyn bawr-ding.
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Good poker game. Great pizza topping!
Pineapple PokerPineapple Poker:
Pineapple Poker is a sport located in the Poker category. Pineapple Poker is a form of poker where players are dealt three cards, and then must discard one before attempting to use the community cards. The community cards can be used by anyone at the table in order to form the best hand. The correct pronunciation of Pineapple Poker is pahy-nap-uhl poh-ker.

The sport that made Forrest Gump famous.
Table Tennis (Ping Pong)Ping Pong (Table Tennis):
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) is a sport located in the Ping Pong category. Ping Pong (also known as Table Tennis) is an individual or pairs sport where players use small wooden paddles to volley a small plastic ball over a net attached to a table. The correct pronunciation of Ping Pong (Table Tennis) is ping pong (tey-buhl ten-is).
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Like platform shoes...but less stylish.
Platform TennisPlatform Tennis:
Platform Tennis is a sport located in the Tennis category. Platform Tennis is a form of tennis played on an small, elevated platform using small wooden paddles. The correct pronunciation of Platform Tennis is plat-fawrm ten-is.

Sad? Pogo!
PogoPogo:
Pogo is a sport located in the Pogo category. Pogo is an individual activity where participants bounce on a stick, outfitted with a spring on one end. The correct pronunciation of Pogo is poh-goh.
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Not just a delicious Hawaiian food.
PoiPoi:
Poi is a sport located in the Twirling category. Poi is an individual or group activity where participants swing hand-held, weighted ropes in various circular patterns. The correct pronunciation of Poi is poh-ee.
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Strippers unite!
Pole DancingPole Dancing:
Pole Dancing is a sport located in the Dancing category. Pole Dancing is a mixture of both dancing and gymnastics, where the dancer uses a standstill vertical pole. It is performed in both a sensual setting (strip clubs) and non-sensual setting (circuses). The correct pronunciation of Pole Dancing is pohl dans-ing.
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Definitely harder than riding without poles.
Pole RacingPole Racing:
Pole Racing is a sport located in the Rodeo category. Pole Racing is a rodeo sport where a mounted rider maneuvers around six poles. The rider with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Pole Racing is pohl reys-ing.

Bend, but don't break.
Pole VaultPole Vault:
Pole Vault is a sport located in the Jumping category. Pole Vault is an individual sport where participants use a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a horizontal bar. The person that jumps the bar at the highest levels wins. The correct pronunciation of Pole Vault is pohl vawlt.
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When polo just isn't preppy enough.
PolocrossePolocrosse:
Polocrosse is a sport located in the Polo category. Polocrosse is a form of polo that incorporates elements of lacrosse. Players ride on horseback, and use baskets attached to sticks to throw and catch the ball. The correct pronunciation of Polocrosse is poh-loh kraws.

Nothing like being able to do a split before you can walk.
Postnatal YogaPostnatal Yoga:
Postnatal Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Postnatal Yoga is a type of yoga practiced after childbirth. It focuses on improving posture, flexibility and strength in the new mother. It helps to improve her emotional well-being, while warding off postpartum depression. Exercises are also included to encourage muscle development and growth in the baby. The correct pronunciation of Postnatal Yoga is pohstneyt-l yoh-guh.

Joseph Pilates would be proud. I think.
Power PilatesPower Pilates:
Power Pilates is a sport located in the Pilates category. Power Pilates is related to Classical Pilates. The main difference is that Power Pilates focuses on healing chronic weaknesses. The correct pronunciation of Power Pilates is pou-er pi-lah-teez.

Similar to Ashtanga Yoga, but doesn't follow the rules!.
Power YogaPower Yoga:
Power Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Power Yoga has an emphasis on strength and flexibility. It is closely modeled on Ashtanga Yoga. Unlike Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses. So, any Power Yoga class can vary widely from the next. The correct pronunciation of Power Yoga is pou-er yoh-guh.

Take that, Wright brothers!
Powered ParaglidingPowered Paragliding:
Powered Paragliding is a sport located in the Paragliding category. Powered Paragliding is a form of paragliding where the pilot wears a motor on his/her back to control direction and thrust. The correct pronunciation of Powered Paragliding is pou-erd par-uh-glahy-ding.

What jumping will look like in the future.
PoweriserPoweriser:
Poweriser is a sport located in the Poweriser category. Poweriser is an individual activity where participants wear spring-loaded jumping stilts to perform aerial stunts and tricks. The correct pronunciation of Poweriser is pou-er-iz-er.

It's not just lifting...it's POWER lifting!!
PowerliftingPowerlifting:
Powerlifting is a sport located in the Powerlifting category. Powerlifting is an individual sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press and the deadlift. Competitors are allowed three to four attempts at each event, with the best attempt counting towards a total score. The correct pronunciation of Powerlifting is pou-er-lif-ting.

The Cambodian handshake!
Pradal SereyPradal Serey:
Pradal Serey is a sport located in the Martial Arts category. Pradal Serey (also known as Khmer Boxing) is a Cambodian form of martial arts characterized by four techniques: blows of the fist, blows of the foot, blows of the elbow and blows of the knee. It also incorporates a shifty and elusive fighting stance. The correct pronunciation of Pradal Serey is prah-dahl sehr-ee.

Sorry guys...you're not invited.
Prenatal YogaPrenatal Yoga:
Prenatal Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Prenatal Yoga (also known as Pregnancy Yoga) is intended to help pregnant women prepare for delivery through yoga. Prenatal Yoga can help women: release tension in their body, learn relaxation tips during contractions, become more vocal through chanting, etc. The correct pronunciation of Prenatal Yoga is pree-neyt-l yoh-guh.

Professional Wrestling is ballet with violence.
Professional WrestlingProfessional Wrestling:
Professional Wrestling is a sport located in the Wrestling category. Professional Wrestling is a form of sporting theater where matches are prearranged. The matches contain choreographed striking and grappling techniques. The correct pronunciation of Professional Wrestling is pruh-fesh-uh-nl res-ling.

Wait, I have to build a birdhouse?
Project OrienteeringProject Orienteering:
Project Orienteering is a sport located in the Orienteering category. Project Orienteering is a sport where competitors navigate a course in sequence, trying to accomplish a different task or activity at each checkpoint . The competitor with the quickest time of completion is the winner. The correct pronunciation of Project Orienteering is proj-ekt awr-ee-en-teer-ing.

From India, with love...
Purna YogaPurna Yoga:
Purna Yoga is a sport located in the Yoga category. Purna Yoga is a form of yoga characterized by a focus on the union of all the parts of one's being, with God. Purna Yoga is intended to move all jarring events and experiences to a higher, more harmonious place. The correct pronunciation of Purna Yoga is pur-nah yoh-guh.