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Sports, athletics, martial arts, and fighting are all related concepts, but they refer to different activities and disciplines within the realm of physical fitness and competition.

Sports: Sports are organized activities or games that involve physical exertion and skill. They are usually governed by a set of rules or customs and are often engaged in competitively. Sports can include a wide range of activities such as basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and many others.
Athletics: Athletics generally refer to a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. Track and field events, which include sprints, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw, are classic examples of athletics. Athletics can also include road running, cross country, and race walking.
Martial Arts: Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices that are practiced for various reasons, including self-defense, physical fitness, mental discipline, and competition. Martial arts encompass a wide range of styles and techniques, such as karate, taekwondo, judo, jiu-jitsu, kung fu, and many others. These practices often emphasize specific movements, forms, and techniques for self-defense or sport.
Fighting: Fighting refers to physical combat between individuals or groups. It can occur within the context of martial arts, sports (such as boxing or mixed martial arts), self-defense, or in unregulated street fights. Fighting sports, like boxing or UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), are organized competitions where athletes use a combination of striking and grappling techniques to defeat their opponents within a set of rules and regulations.

While all these activities involve physical movement and training, they differ in their objectives, rules, and methodologies. Some people engage in these activities for recreation, fitness, and self-discipline, while others pursue them at a competitive level. Each category offers unique benefits and challenges, catering to a diverse range of interests and goals.