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Sport A-Z

Below is a list of sports and the organisations that govern them.

Governing bodies of sport

Find out more about the work of Scottish governing bodies (SGBs) and how we support them

What is a governing body?
Recognition of governing bodies
SGB generic support

Sports

The list below is not an authoritative list of all sports, for that please see Recognised governing bodies for Scotland and the UK

Angling
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Boccia
Bowls
Boxing
Canoeing
Climbing / Mountaineering
Cricket
Croquet
Curling
Cycling
Dance
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Highland Games
Hockey
Ju-Jitsu
Judo
Karate
Lacrosse
Modern Pentathlon
Motor Sport
Netball
Orienteering
Pétanque
Pickleball
Rambling
Rowing
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Sailing
Shinty
Skateboarding
Snooker and Billiards
Snowsport
Squash
Sub-Aqua
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Target Shooting
Tennis
Tenpin Bowling
Triathlon
Tug of War
Volleyball
Waterski and Wakeboarding
Wrestling
Yoga
Date published: 24 February 2023
Date updated: 28 May 2025

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