As you may know, the most popular sport in Italy is football (il calcio), but in Italy there are many other sports. So, if you want to learn new Italian words and improve your Italian level, have a look at our list of Italian sports below.
This list will help you to speak Italian more fluently. Remember to practice Italian every day, try to memorise these new words and don’t forget to use them during your conversations. If you want to learn Italian with us, you can also visit our YouTube Channel where you will find many videos regarding Italian grammar and vocabulary.
List of Italian Sports
- Aerobica = Aerobics
- Arrampicata = Climbing
- Arti marziali = Martial arts
- Atletica = Athletics
- Automobilismo = Car racing
- Baseball = Baseball
- Biliardo = Billiards
- Calcio = Football
- Canottaggio = Rowing
- Ciclismo = Cycling
- Cricket = Cricket
- Danza = Dancing
- Equitazione = Riding
- Ginnastica = Gymnastics
- Golf = Golf
- Hockey su ghiaccio = Ice hockey
- Hockey su prato = Field hockey
- Karate = Karate
- Motociclismo = Motorcycling
- Nuoto = Swimming
- Pallacanestro/Basket = Basketball
- Pallamano = Handball
- Pallanuoto = Waterpolo
- Pallavolo = Volleyball
- Paracadutismo = Parachuting
- Parapendio = Gliding
- Pattinaggio = Skating
- Pattinaggio su ghiaccio = Ice skating
- Polo = Polo
- Pugilato/Boxe = Boxing
- Scacchi = Chess
- Scherma = Fencing
- Sci = Skiing
- Sollevamento pesi = Weight lifting
- Tennis = Tennis
Try to learn one new word every day and use it when you speak Italian. Here you can learn more Italian sports vocabulary.
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