The information available over the internet considers NO to the question: is hiking a sport?
To be something falling in the 🌈 category of sports following fundamentals to be considered:Physical exertionRules of engagementCompetition
Single governing bodyEntertainment
Hiking passes the test of all requirements except 🌈 point I-e.
, 'Single governing body', but with climate action summits being regularly organized and the world getting serious about climate 🌈 change, hikers are optimistic to achieve a concrete answer 'YES' for the argument; Is hiking a sport.