I have to confirm this as a nerdy french person: I don't like sports and it always felt awkward because it's not something I enjoy, people keep asking for it and it makes me uncomfortable.
I tried hard to fit in though: I tried judo, tennis, swimming, running, rowing.
But couldn't make any stick, 2 years each (except judo for a few years).
French moms really force you to exercise and my immigrant dad always felt weird about it.
French moms really force you to exercise and my immigrant dad always felt weird about it.