There are many sports in the world - but there are some that are very expensive to play. Only the rich or talented can afford such hobbies.

Motorsport

It comes in many forms: some people just like to drive illegally around the city at night, others take part in NASCAR races. But by far the most popular is Formula 1.

Legendary German car racer Michael Schumacher participated in the sport and was the best in his time. But in 2013 he suffered a head injury at a ski resort in the Alps, then his career was cut short.

Different types of racing have earned their moment of fame in pop culture. NASCAR is the cartoon ‘Cars’, the famous Need for Speed series of games is also about racing.

And, of course, where without the film ‘Fast and Furious’. Actor Vin Diesel is very fond of cars, as well as his late colleague Paul Walker, who just died in an accident.

Big tennis

The grandiose fame of big tennis in Russia was brought by the first president of the country, Boris Yeltsin. The politician followed the success of all Russian representatives in this sport.

He could even get up in the middle of the night to watch the Australian Open. The president was especially fond of the once world number one Evgeny Kafelnikov.

At one time he even gave him a watch for his birthday. Big tennis has held the status of the most commercial and highest-paid game for more than 100 years.

Many of the most successful people on the planet are passionate about tennis. And in 2023, the athlete Roger Federer was ranked ninth in the list of the richest athletes in the world by Forbes magazine.

Golf

Golf is a sport associated with elitism and spending. To start with, you need to buy a uniform, a few clubs, pay for the services of an assistant, rent a golf car, and the area itself for the game.

But the prestige of this sport lies in another way. Namely in the closed clubs, which can only get to very rich people who have extensive connections.

The cost of a membership card costs from 30 thousand to 125 thousand dollars. Interest in golf was and remains in very many famous people.

For example, former Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov and former US President Donald Trump. And Gareth Bale, who played for Real Madrid, took up golf professionally after finishing his football career.

Sailing

Sailing, aka yachting. The name alone suggests that the main attribute of this hobby is very expensive.

Even renting a vessel can be expensive. The average price in Moscow is equal to 25 thousand rubles.

But your own yacht can cost from 50 thousand dollars. And it is still cheap: they as well as any transport need maintenance, and this also costs money.

Yachting is a hobby of the aristocracy. For example, the trend for this sport in Great Britain was set by King Charles II.

Archery

Professional archery - this sport takes us to the distant past. After all, this weapon appeared more than ten thousand years ago.

Interestingly, there are still no regulated rules in this sport. Everyone shoots as he feels comfortable.

A real talent for the bow was discovered by actress Keira Knightley during the filming of the film ‘King Arthur’. She mastered the art of shooting in a matter of days.

Actor Nicolas Cage, just like his colleague, discovered the ability to use a bow during filming. He was working on the film The Weatherman at the time.

‘I don't actually have many natural talents. This is the first time I've found an activity that, along with acting, brings me such great pleasure,’ Cage stated.

The Onion, much like cars, is very much on people's minds thanks to pop culture. Colorful characters such as Legolas from Lord of the Rings, Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, and Clint Barton from The Avengers used these weapons.

Equestrian sport

Equestrian sport is as vast as motor racing. There is horse racing, polo, driving and many more categories.

Of course, what stands out in particular is horse polo. This sport is considered a royal sport.

The legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said: ‘The ability to play polo is a pass to the high society’. To start playing this sport, you need to shell out a lot of money.

At least one horse is needed for the game. The cost of a suitable one varies in the region of 50 thousand dollars.

But just to win during the game, you need to change horses. Therefore, professional players keep a minimum of six such animals.

The late British Queen Elizabeth II was a big fan of equestrian sport. She herself rode a horse practically until her death.

Aerobatics

Aerobatics has become particularly popular in the last ten years. It is a hobby chosen by wealthy people.

One of the first to this sport came actor Tom Cruise. Back in 1994, he received a pilot's licence.

The actor is able to perform aerobatics stunts. Among them - barrel roll, corkscrew and dead loop.

And his collection includes a World War II-era North American P-51 Mustang fighter jet. The sport is elite due to its impressive price tag.

A sport aircraft costs between $30,000 and $300,000. Also in the expenses should be written down maintenance of the aircraft and lessons with a trainer.