List of U.S. state sports
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This is a list of official U.S. state sports as recognized by state legislatures.
| State | Individual Sport | Team Sport | Year adopted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Mushing | 1972 | |
| Hawaii[1] | Surfing | Outrigger canoeing | 1998 (Surfing), 1986 (Outrigger canoeing) |
| Maryland[1] | Jousting | Lacrosse | 1962 (Jousting), 2003 (Lacrosse) |
| Massachusetts[1] | Basketball | 2006 | |
| Minnesota[1] | Ice Hockey | 2008 | |
| Michigan | Storm Chasing [2] | 2011 | |
| New Hampshire[1] | Skiing | 1998 | |
| North Carolina | Stock car racing [3] | 2011 | |
| South Dakota[1] | Rodeo | 2003 | |
| Texas[1] | Rodeo | American football | 1997 |
| Wyoming[1] | Rodeo | 2003 |
[edit] See also
- Lists of U.S. state insignia
- National sport; includes list by country