Sport has expanded (some would say stretched) is opposite directions, to the point that the question of its very definition is now the subject of intense debate. Pastimes were - as the name implies - means to occupy one’s time, like board games and card games, and even hobbies. The fact of the matter is that there really has never been a single, firm definition of sport. There are over a dozen sports vying for inclusion in the Olympics, which is considered the pinnacle of legitimacy. Because 3x3 is considered a new event of an existing sport, even though it is vastly different from the original game.

Source: Philippine Star February 17, 2019 22:09 UTC