Template:Infobox sport
This template summarizes the basic organization, characteristics, and international presence of a sport. All parameters are optional.
Usage
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Parameter notes
- Use a bare file name or a normal MediaWiki file value for
image; do not manually build an HTML image. - Provide meaningful
alttext. The caption should add context rather than repeat it. firstlabelcan replace “First played” with wording such as “First contested”.typealso accepts the aliascategory;regionalso acceptscountry/region.- Any non-empty
obsoletevalue displays “Yes”; omit it when the sport is not obsolete.
Example
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| Highest governing body | FIFA |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Football, soccer |
| First played | Mid-19th century, England |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Limited |
| Team members | 11 per side |
| Mixed-sex | Yes, in separate competitions |
| Type | Outdoor or indoor, field |
| Equipment | Football |
| Venue | Football pitch |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Worldwide |
| Olympic | 1900 |
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