Oh I loved to watch the games too, especially when I was a teen and had a lot of time. Ice skating and gymnastics were my favourite. And snooker games. It is fun indeed, it catches you quite fast.
***What I have noticed in myself is the less I get out of the house, the narrower my content becomes, which is due to the narrowing of my experience. ***
I can relate to this. I believe that when we go out of our comfort zone we produce the best for ourselves and others.