Usually people make negative comments about cheerleading because they know it gets under your skin, but some people truly believe cheerleading has zero athleticism behind it. So, what can you say to prove them wrong and in turn get a little respect? Remember the best argument is an educated one, so give them the facts This artical expains how you cant define a sport.. . “The truth is, there really isn’t a solid definition of “official” sport.” From this artical i can predict that people will understand more about why we consider cheerleading as a sport.Cheerleading is contact and we touch people just not with alot of pain.