Sports is all about having fun and showcasing your talent on an equal platform. The beauty of sport is that everyone can be a part of it, irrespective of religion, gender, or upbringing.
However, not all sports are born equal. Some sports are reserved for the extremely wealthy, and if you aren’t earning millions of dollars every year, it is almost impossible to pursue certain sports. Here is a list of sports that can only be practiced by the very rich.
1) Equestrian
This ‘sport’ involves running, steeple chasing, and vaulting while riding a horse. While most people would love nothing more than to bond with a powerful animal like a horse, this sport is reserved only for the privileged few.
Training and maintaining such a large animal can cost a pretty penny (or paisa). Take into account travelling to events and stabling the animal properly, and you’ll be spending roughly $200,000 (more than 1 crore) every year!
And this doesn’t include the cost of buying a racehorse.
2) Formula 1
To be a Formula One racer, you need to have your own car. And considering that a single wheel of a Formula One car costs more than a regular civilian car, you’ll need a ton of money to be able to get into this sport.
Besides, injuries in Formula One races are no small matter, and a crash can amount to far more than a sprained ankle. But let’s forget about the possible medical costs for a second; to simply enter a Formula 1 race costs roughly $190,000 dollars! And considering that most racers begin practicing on go karts from a very young age, it is evident that this sport requires a minimum investment of a million dollars.
3) Sailing
The best part about sailing is that once you’ve got your own boat, the actual race requires very little investment. The worst part? A boat can cost anywhere between $50 million to $100 million. So you can only enjoy this sport if you’ve amassed enough wealth to actually buy a boat.
Another issue with this sport is that it’s seasonal in most countries, and the boat stays docked for the rest of the year. This is where the real money comes in as the cost of maintaining a boat on deck can be astronomical.
4) Wingsuiting
Wingsuiting is a sport where you fly through the air with the help of a special jumpsuit called a wingsuit. A wingsuit costs roughly $2,500, and while this isn’t cheap, it is by no means an expensive investment compared to the other sports on this list.
But the real cost of wingsuit diving involves hiring an airplane to take you up and paying the pilot for their services. You’ll also have to invest in skydiving lessons and pay for insurance before you can start diving.
Recreational wingsuit diving can cost upto $30,000 (Rs. 18 lakhs), and professional wingsuit diving costs much more.
Stick To Regular Sports
Unless you’ve been left with a family legacy of a few million dollars it’s best to stick to regular sports. They’re a lot of fun, far more affordable, and can be accessed by anyone, giving you the chance to meet other amazing people who share a similar passion for sport.
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