Also means
recreational sport
Usage Note
Breitensport is sport practised by the general population for health, recreation, and fun, as opposed to competitive elite sport. German sports policy distinguishes strongly between Breitensport and Spitzensport; most club members participate at the Breitensport level.
Examples
"Im Breitensport stehen Spaß und Gesundheit im Vordergrund."
Natural Translation
In recreational sport fun and health are the main priorities.
Literal Translation
In the mass-sport stand fun and health in-the foreground.
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