Question: Which state’s official sport is jousting?
Answer: Jousting was designated as the official sport of Maryland in 1962, making it the first state in the U.S. to adopt an official state sport. Jousting tournaments have been held in Maryland since the early colonial period, but they gained popularity following the Civil War. Modern jousting retains the pageantry, traditions, and horsemanship of medieval tournaments, but participants compete not in combat but for target accuracy with the lance.
