What is an amateur athlete?

Someone who plays without being paid to play.

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  1. Someone who only watches games
  2. Someone who plays without being paid to play ✔
  3. Someone paid a full salary

Why: Amateur and professional sport differ by whether participants are paid.

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Answer: Someone who plays without being paid to play. Amateur and professional sport differ by whether participants are paid.

  1. Sport en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport
    Sport can be undertaken on an amateur, professional or semi-professional basis
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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