Cheerleading | Is it a sport?

[Spike89]

44. Can be, but I have a more restrictive definition

Without a doubt, judged cheerleading competitions are technically sports, just like diving, ice skating, gymastics, synchronized swimming, dance, etc. I personally believe the people engaging in these events are athletes, but they aren't engaging in a sport. Ironically, poker is a sport in my definition, but you need not be an athlete to excel in it.
To me, a sport is a game with clearly defined goals. Put the ball/puck object in the right place, run, swim, fastest or farthest, take the chips, or do something concrete (pin your opponent's shoulders to a mat). The non-sports (IMO) are judged and often aren't even synchronous (each athlete's routine may be different).
It isn't a big deal to me, I don't care if cheerleaders, dancers, etc. want to call their activity a sport or not--I do think the term athlete is much more useful, appropriate, and easier to determine.