Protective gear in sports

Personal protective equipment serves an integral role in maintaining the safety of an athlete participating in a sport. The usage and development of protective gear in sports has evolved through time, and continues to advance over time. Many sports league or professional sports mandate the provision and usage of protective gear for athletes in the sport. Usage of protective gear is also mandated in college athletics and occasionally in amateur sports.

American football

Association football

Auto racing

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cycling

Cricket

Extreme sports

Fencing

Gymnastics

Hockey

Horse racing

Ice hockey

Martial arts

Racquet sports

In Squash: Goggles to protect the eyes from the ball

Rugby union

All Optional:

Underwater Hockey

Volleyball

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