A sports novel is a genre of novel that focuses on the theme of sports and athletics in general.
[1][2] The characters, especially the protagonist, are typically athletes, with a setting in the real world (typically in present-day or recent history), and a plot that revolves around sports competitions.
The themes typically involve character growth, and overcoming obstacles.
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