When sporty meets romantic: Daters bond over their love for sports - Times of India

Sports fans have had a tough year with the pandemic cancelling almost every sporting event around the world. The Tokyo Olympics provided some respite, and now with the IPL season resuming recently, T-20 is the talk of the town. If you enjoy discussing strategies and player forms with your partner, you’ve found the perfect match, but if you’re still confused between a no-ball and a wide ball, it can be quite difficult to understand the loyalty and attachment one can have with their favourite sport. Whether it's cricket, tennis or football, the unwavering attention while watching a match, outbursts of ‘come on man!’, or staying up late to watch a game can be common habits for sports fans and for those who are wondering what it's going to be like dating someone with a bio that says “die-hard sports fan”, OkCupid shares a glimpse into your future.

Dibs on the TV when it’s game night

You will never have to worry about where your partner is, because they are most probably just sitting on the couch, checking the latest score. As per OkCupid data, over 80% men and 50% women enjoy watching sports on television, so you can expect the couch to be their sacred space during game nights with the TV remote firmly secured in their hand. Try not to plan date nights on game nights, because the latter will win every time.

Invest in a pair of earplugs

Sports fans are emotionally invested in their team's matches. When watching a match, it's almost as if they feel everything their team is feeling, and they vent these emotions quite audibly too. Whether it’s Virat Kohli smashing a six out of the work or a red card, you can expect them to display their excitement quite vocally. In fact, according to OkCupid, 66% men and 55% women yell at the TV when watching sports, so you might even need to plug your ears to get a good night's sleep.

Their fanaticism knows no bounds

Sports fans will cancel or postpone anything to watch their teams play. The degree of dedication and loyalty to different sports may differ, but their calendars are still planned around sporting events and seasons. So if you’re planning date night during the IPL season, we suggest you watch the game together with snacks and chill. In fact, OkCupid’s data shows that if all professional leagues ceased to exist, 52% men & 38% women would be really upset.

Watching live is different for all

Experiencing a sports game live differs from person to person. While you may be expecting non-stop chatter, explaining exactly everything that’s happening on the field in front of you when attending a live game, 44% of men prefer to actually sit quietly and watch the game, while 32% of women cheer loudly to rally their favourite teams.

They will be your biggest fan
All said and done, sports fans are loyal individuals who know what trust and commitment mean, and if they can cheer on unwaveringly for a team that doesn't even know they exist, be certain that they will cheer for you in the same way! Whether it’s a win or a loss, be assured that they will stand just beside you till you make it to the finish line.
Sitara Menon, Senior Marketing Manager, OkCupid said, “The last two years have been hard on sports fans, and on daters as well. Although it can be exciting to explore new interests with one’s partner, dealing with their quirks can be a handful sometimes, especially with sports fanatics. While game nights may not sound so romantic, they are a great idea to bond with your partner and get to know more about them. OkCupid helps you find someone who shares the same beliefs, passions and quirks as you do and finding a common liking such as sports can be a great conversation starter with a potential match. So, don’t hold back and talk more about your favourite sports, teams or players because, with OkCupid, there are more hits than misses!”

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