Anyone else know that the state sport of Maryland is jousting? Do not get to excited yet. Let me explain a bit about it first and then you can make your own determination about whether to be excited or not. First, it is indeed the official state sport of the fine state of Maryland and has been for some number of years. However, if you are thinking knights of old clad in armor, horses, with flowing trappings, and lances striking the opponent – well to put it mildly you will be disappointed.