the list of 100 sports and approximate dates of origin

Sure! Here is the list of 100 sports and approximate dates of origin or significant historical beginnings:

1. Soccer (Football): 1863—The Football Association was set up in England, which established the rules of the game.
2. Basketball: 1891—Invented by James Naismith at Springfield, Massachusetts.
3. Baseball: 1845—Alexander Cartwright formalized the rules, though baseball-like games date back even further.
4. American Football – 1869: The first intercollegiate football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton.
5. Ice Hockey – 1875: The first ice hockey game is recorded in Montreal, Canada.
6. Tennis – 1873: Major Walter Clopton Wingfield invented a game called “Sphairistikè,” regarded by many historians as being a forerunner of the modern tennis game.
7. Golf – 15th century: The game originated in Scotland, with the first known reference to golf coming in the year 1457.
8. Rugby – 1823: The game was codified at Rugby School in England by William Webb Ellis, who picked up the ball and ran.
9. Cricket – 16th century: The first known reference to cricket comes from 1550 in England.
10. Volleyball – 1895: Invented by William G. Morgan in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
11. Table Tennis – 1880s: Originated in England as a parlor game.
12. Badminton – 1873: Introduced into England by British Army officers returning from India.
13. Swimming – Antiquity: competitive swimming dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans
14. Boxing – Ancient Greece: Included in the ancient Olympic Games
15. Wrestling – Ancient Greece: Wrestling formed part of the ancient Olympic Games, dating back to 708 BCE.
16. Cycling – 1860s: In France the velocipede, an early bicycle, was developed.
17. Rowing – 16th century: The first organized rowing began as a competitive sport in England.
18. Skiing – 19th century: Modern skiing originated in Scandinavia; Norway actually hosted the very first competitions.
19. Judo – 1882: Founded in Japan by Jigoro Kano
20. Karate – 20th century: Popularized as a martial art in Japan, it has its roots in Okinawan fighting styles.
21. Taekwondo – 1940s: Formulated in Korea, and it is derived from traditional Korean martial arts.
22. Fencing – 16th century: Modern fencing developed from ancient techniques of fighting with a sword.
23. Archery – Ancient civilizations: It was used for hunting and in warfare; the first formal competitions were organized in the Middle Ages.
24. Equestrianism – Antiquity: Horse riding and competitions have existed under one form or another in different ancient cultures.
25. Diving – 19th century: Competitive diving began in Europe.
26. Triathlon – 1970s: Modern triathlons emerged with the first races held in California.
27. Track and Field – Ancient Greece: Events like the marathon and sprints date back to the ancient Olympic Games.
28. Handball – 19th century: The modern version was formalized in Europe.
29. Netball – 1890s: Developed in England from basketball.
30. Softball – 1887: Invented in Chicago as an indoor variant of baseball.
31. Lacrosse – Native American: This game originally started among the Native people of North America.
32. Hurdles – Ancient Greece: The competitive hurdles can be traced back to ancient Greek athletics.
33. Motor Racing – 1894: The first automobile race was between Paris and Rouen in France.
34. Horse Racing – Antiquity: It finds its roots in ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome.
35. Billiards (Pool) – 15th century: The game evolved from outdoor croquet to indoor billiards.
36. Snooker – 1875: Invented in India by British Army officers.
37. Darts – 19th century: The modern game evolved from a form of target practice in England.
38. Sailing – Ancient Egypt: Early forms of sailing for exploration and transport.
39. Speed Skating – 19th century: Developed in the Netherlands and became a competitive sport.
40. Curling — 16th century: Born in Scotland, the first known rules were codified in the 18th century.
41. Squash — 19th century: An evolutionary form of racquetball developed in England.
42. Water Polo — 19th century: The game was developed in England from aquatic rugby.
43. Handcycling — 1980s: Handcycling is an adaptive sport for athletes with disabilities.
44. Bodybuilding — 19th century: Eugen Sandow was one of those people who initiated modern bodybuilding.
45. Powerlifting – 1950s: Developed as a competitive strength sport.
46. Cheerleading – 19th century: Originated in the United States as an activity for crowd cheering.
47. Orienteering – 1918: The sport was invented in Sweden as a navigation competition.
48. Rugby Sevens – 1883: Rugby in a format with seven players per team originated in Scotland.
49. Parkour – 1980s: It was developed in France to move with ease through urban landscapes.
50. Ultimate Frisbee – 1968: Invented in the USA as a competitive team game with the use of a flying disc.
51. Rodeo – 16th century: Invented in Spain and Mexico; it is about various abilities connected with herding cattle.
52. Modern Pentathlon – 1912: Introduced into the Olympic Games consisting of five diverse kinds of competition.
53. Softball – 1887: Invented as an indoor game in Chicago.
54. Golf – 15th century: Originated in Scotland, though the first known rules were written during the 1450s.
55. Weight Lifting: Ancient Greece – evolved from an ancient strength contest to modern Olympic weightlifting.
56. Bungee Jumping: 1980s – received as an extreme sport with commercial operations
57. Kite Surfing: 1990s – Developed as a mix of windsurfing and kite flying.
58. Freestyle Skiing: 1960s – grew from just recreational skiing to competitive sport.
59. CrossFit: 2000s – Created as high-intensity fitness training.
60. Surfing — Polynesia: Ancient sport practiced by Pacific Islanders, popularized in the 20th century.
61. Taekwondo — 1940s: Evolved from traditional Korean martial arts.
62. Capoeira — 16th century: Developed in Brazil as a form of dance and martial arts.
63. Zumba — 1990s: A fitness program that combines dance and aerobic elements.
64. Aikido — 1920s: Developed in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba.
65. Luge – 1880s: Born in Switzerland, it is a Winter Sliding Sport.
66. Skeleton – 1880s: This is a winter sliding sport born in Switzerland, whereby individuals plummet to their deaths down an ice track on top of a small, flat sled.
67. Bobsledding – 1880s: Bobsledding was invented in Switzerland and had its first race in St. Moritz.
68. Futsal – 1930s: Born in Uruguay, this was how one could play indoor soccer.
69. Speed Climbing – 2000s: It turned into an independent official discipline with its specific rules for quick ascents in climbing sports.
70. Ice Climbing – 19th century: Developed as a form of mountaineering on frozen ground.
71. Rugby League – 1895: Originated in Northern England by splitting from rugby union.
72. Rugby Union – 1823: Originated at Rugby School in England.
73. Baseketball – 1891: Invented in Springfield, Massachusetts, by James Naismith.
74. Shorinji Kempo – 1947: A Japanese Martial Art founded by Doshin So.
75. Lacrosse – 17th century: Native American sport which became popular in Canada and the U.S.
76. Horseball – 1980s: Devised as a cross between polo and basketball.
77. Netball – 1890s: Developed from basketball and became popular in England and Australia.
78. Kabaddi – Ancient India: Traditional Indian sport that has been institutionalized in recent decades.
79. Sepak Takraw – 15th century: Southeast Asian game using a rattan ball.
80. Polo – 6th century BCE: Originated in Persia, further developed in India and
    Pakistan.
81. Quidditch – 2005: Real life adaptation of the fictional sport from the Harry Potter series.
82. Adventure Racing – 1980s: Races including running, cycling, and kayaking.
83. Dodgeball – 19th century: Originally a school and park game.
84. Inline Skating – 1980s: Popularized as recreational and competitive sport.
85. Rugby Sevens – 1883: A form of rugby that is played with seven players on each team.
86. Paintball – 1981: Invented in the U.S. as a game for recreation and competition
87. Speedway Racing – 1920s: Invented in Australia but soon afterward became very popular in the United Kingdom
88. Greco-Roman Wrestling – Ancient Greece: Truly one of the oldest wrestling styles, having been part of the ancient Olympic Games.
89. Synchronized Swimming – 1890s: A competitive sport developed in the 20th century
90. Competitive Cheerleading – 1980s: Received the name of sport from traditional cheerleading.
91. Sumo Wrestling – Ancient Japan: The traditional Japanese sport originated in the Shinto rituals
92. Darts – 19th century: evolved from target practice in England
93. Modern Pentathlon – 1912: Added to the Olympics by Pierre de Coubertin.
94. Billiards – 15th century: Indoor game developed from outdoor croquet.
95. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – 1990s: Popularized by organizations like the UFC as a hybrid of several fighting disciplines.
96. Roller Derby – 1930s: Made its first appearance in the United States as a competitive and organized form of sport.
97. Footgolf – 2008: Merging two sports—soccer and golf—together, this sport came into being in the 21st century.
98. Sledge Hockey – 1960s: Adaptation for disabled athletes of ice hockey.
99. Fencing – 16th century: The modern form is the direct predecessor of today’s forms from ancient styles of fighting with swords.
100. Bungee Jumping – 1980s: Commercial operations popularized this extreme sport for the first time.

This list includes almost every type of sport and its historical origin, from the most traditional and archaic to the most modern and innovative.