Here we will talk about list of top 10 most expensive sports in the world. We all know that trends are now much changed in the world and people are more focused towards sports. Sports are the best way to relax from the normal routines and do something different. Mostly specialists say that sports keep the people healthy and good for the mind as well. There are many kinds of sports, in which some of them can be easily played at home with all things used in them but some sports are very expensive and difficult to play at home. These sports are conducted through some special tournaments and shows to display them for all over the world. Anyone can participate in these types of sports if he or she is capable of playing them. All other normal kind of sports can be played at any time but these cannot be played or cannot be taken as career.
The following are top 10 most expensive sports in the world:
10. Equestrian:
It is very famous sport which involves driving, riding and chasing with horses. We all know that riding a horse is the most favorite sport of many people. It is basically very rare sport played with only limited number of people due to its high cost. As the cost of training and keeping a horse for all these kind of sports are very expensive and their traveling expenses are also very high. The cost of taking a horse to some this kind of event can cost almost $200,000 each year. In this amount the cost of horse is not included which is very expensive as well.
9. Polo:
Polo is very famous sports also in countries like UK. This sport is always associated with upper class and rich people due to its high cost. Its cost is high as expenses on horse their maintenance and all other are very high. Mostly polo players have to keep 4 horses in order to keep some as backup plan. The matches conducted for polo can cost almost $150,000. Mostly polo matches are sponsored by famous companies which cost up to $1,000,000 which is very expensive and high charges. The one problem in this sport it causes many serious injuries to the polo players.
8. Formula 1:
Formula 1 is very famous sport and is very expensive as well due to high cost involved in it especially medical charges as injuries in it are very serious. The main point of this sport is that all drivers have to own their own cars which are usually the most expensive sports cars all over the world. It is basically a motor racing game in which the driver drives the car through different routes. Mostly sponsors are there to make these events possible to very high cost. A single race costs about $190,000. It is very famous sport in many countries especially in Dubai.
7. Sailing:
No one will be surprise to see this sport in this list as it is very expensive as well. For this sport, boats are very important and all the riders have to own their own boats and all equipment required in this game. In this game, a sailing vessel used can cost almost $100 million. Once the whole equipment is purchased then this game is not at all expensive. It only occurs in some special months and the whole year boats are stored without any reason. Mostly boats are kept on dry places then it is expensive to take them into water.
6. Pentathlon:
This is very expensive sport because participation in this game cost large amount. Its training and equipment used in this is also very expensive. The people participating in this sport have to spend on further 5 sports which are running, swimming, shooting, jumping and fencing as well which is very good experience. The cost incurred on the equipment and keeping them is very expensive as maintaining guns and purchasing them cost large amount of money.
5. Wingsuiting:
It is very different and interesting sport in which humans are thrown in the air wearing jumpsuit and they have to fly in them. People will be shocked to know that wingsuit is not expensive it only cost about $2,500. The most expensive thing in this sport is the money spent on going up and coming down safely. As people have to take special training, rent a plane, pilot and insurance as well. But the events conducted for these sports are very expensive due to all expenses incurred on the event.
4. Bobsledding:
This interesting game was introduced in Winter Olympics. This was first performed by the American star Lolo Jones as she got training after 2012. It is similar to F1 and requires a lot of sponsorship due to very high expenses. It can cost about $25,000 for bobsleds while training expenses are separate. People will not believe that construction of bobsled can cost about millions of dollars. It is basically a team sport in which there are four members which shows cost will also four times greater.
3. Hot Air Balloon Racing:
Mostly people did not know about hot air balloon race in the world or it is basically a sport. An individual has to pay $300 for one hour ride on the balloon. Mostly people participating in them own their own balloons which are very expensive. A hot air balloon cost about $20,000 if purchased. Some measures must be adopted to participate in this sport like safety measures. The cost of training a pilot on these balloons cost about $3000 to go on these balloons.
2. Ski Jumping:
Ski jumping is very famous and interesting sport in the world. The equipment used in this sport can cost about $2,500. The recreational ski jumping is very expensive and can only be affordable by the rich people. A jumper has to spend almost $100,000 to go for this ride. It is also insured because of high risk in this game.
1. The Whitianga Festival of Sports:
The most expensive sport in the world is Whitianga festival of speed. It is very famous sport that is conducted in New Zealand in every year. It has helicopter used in it, boat, ski racing and helicopter racing as well. In this sport there is basically a competition between one another. Owning and keeping the equipment for this game are very expensive and requires about millions of dollars. It is the most expensive sports teams in the world as well.
