der Leistungssport
Translation
competitive sports, high-performance sports
Examples
Leistungssport erfordert viel Disziplin.
Competitive sports require a lot of discipline.
Sie betreibt Leistungssport seit ihrer Kindheit.
She has been doing competitive sports since her childhood.
Grammar Patterns
to do competitive sports Er betreibt Leistungssport auf hohem Niveau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competitive sports, elite sports; Antonyms: mass sports, recreational sports
Etymology
Composed of 'Leistung' (performance) + 'Sport' (sport). Literally means 'performance sport'.
Memory Tips
This is 'sport' (Sport) done for 'performance' (Leistung), as opposed to recreational sports ('Freizeitsport').