Let's consider the question; what sports can currently be played between men and women on equal terms? I'm not talking about mixed teams, with the balance between men and women predetermined, I'm talking about any number of men and women being able to compete against each other.
A saying comes to mind which answers this question, at least in part:
“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.”
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Yes, these three sports all have women and men competing on equal terms.
When it comes to motor racing, that includes every type; motor boats, aircraft racing, motorcycles, and all manner of cars and trucks.
Outside of this framework, anything to do with horses comes to mind. Equestrian eventing, dressage and showjumping are on equal terms. I remember the controversy surrounding female jockeys, but that seems to be fine now too, horse racing doesn't have women only jockey races, do they?
And then there is croquet. And don't forget snooker.
When you think about it, there are a few more sports with men and women competing against each other than we are led to believe.
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