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sport involving a metal stick, called a baton. It's a combination of
dance and gymnasics, while twirling the baton. It was origionally a men's sport for twirling in front of the marching band in parades but is now
open for both genders to participate. Baton twirling is considered a sport in many coutries around the world and, in Japan, the twirlers are treated
like famous sports stars. There are different levels of competitions (states, regionals, nationals, worlds). There are different levels and age groups, too.