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Acknowledgements
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the International Olympic Committee, the Hungarian Olympic Committee, the International Sports Federations, the Hungarian Sports Federations, our sponsors, contributing partners, associations, and clubs for their professional cooperation and dedicated support in the creation of the groundbreaking International Sports Selection Encyclopedia and its accompanying website.
János Nagy
Fair Play Award recipient for the promotion of sport
Author, Editor,
Olympian,
European Championship Silver Medalist Wrestler
International Sport Selection Encyclopedia
Discover the fascinating world of sport together with the International Sport Encyclopedia! This lavishly illustrated book will not only help you find the sport that suits you best, but will also provide you with a wealth of interesting information and stories.
Why should you read it?
- Personalized advice: Learn about the different sports, their advantages and their potential for development.
- Expert advice: Read useful advice from sports doctors and experts.
- Practical guides: Find the perfect sport for you and find out what equipment you need to get started.
- Facts and stories: Learn about the history and exciting details of the sports.
With the support of the International Olympic Committee, the International Sports Federations and UNESCO
Author: János Nagy
From the moment I first jumped into a pool in Zimbabwe at age two, sport has been a part of my story. That is the power of sport: it helps us discover who we are and what we can become. This encyclopedia invites young people everywhere to find the one sport that speaks to them — whether in the water, on the field, or beyond.
Kirsty Coventry
Kirsty Coventry, President of the IOC (2025–)
If young people do not naturally come to sport, then sport has to come to them. This informative guide to selecting a sport is another tool to achieve that goal. By showing the huge variety of sports on offer, it sends a strong message that there is a sport for everyone. It also encourages young people to keep trying until they find a sport they love.
Thomas Bach
Thomas Bach, President of the IOC (2013–2025)
Why should you read it?
Choosing a sport
The book shows you how to choose an individual or team sport based on your interests, goals and personality.
Basic workout planning
Helps you gradually build up your workouts, starting with low intensity.
Equipment and clothing
Provides practical advice on how to choose sports equipment and clothing.
Health and nutrition
Shows you how to get the best results from your training by eating right and eating consciously.
Motivation and perseverance
Helps you set realistic goals and keep your enthusiasm up to reach them.
And most importantly...
This book is designed to help you discover the sport that truly brings you joy and to support you in making it a long-term part of your life.
Find the sport that suits you!
Take our free sport selection quiz and find out which sport suits you best! The quiz provides personalized recommendations based on your interests, physical abilities and goals.
The test points you in a direction — the book narrows down exactly which sport suits you.
They found their sport
Real stories from our readers — how a single book and a single decision changed their lives.
„The sport I chose with its help has since become one of the most defining and dearest parts of my life."
Hubói-Hubay Zita
Junior national team diver
A single page set her on a path — today Zita competes for the junior national team
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