What sport was the first to have a world championship?

Billiards evolved from a lawn game similar to croquet and was played during the 15th century in Northern Europe, most likely beginning in France.

Billiards was the first sport to have a world championship, in 1873. Throughout history, billiards has bridged the gap between the aristocracy and the masses. Both gentlemen and street toughs played, and the tradition continues as evidenced by the inclusion of billiard rooms in today's apartment communities and local pool halls.

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Richard D. Boyle

Don’t find anything to support this answer.

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Chris Brown

I think all your options are incorrect. Here is what I found:: Athletics was the first sport to have a World Championship, although the winners of Olympic events were initially recognised as the World Champions.

Marvin Ponton

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sftcw

Richard S, I have played and followed tennis all my life (over 60 years) and have never heard of a tennis championship in 1740. The oldest tournament, Wimbledon, had its first championship in 1877. But that was not a “world championship”. Could you provide any evidence for your assertion?

sftcw

Marian Spitzig, I have played and followed tennis all my life (over 60 years) and have never heard of a tennis championship in 1740. The oldest tournament, Wimbledon, had its first championship in 1877. But that was not a “world championship”. Could you provide any evidence for your assertion?