Mysore(Mysooru) has a tradition of wrestling, football and kho-kho. Mysore(Mysooru)ans have represented India at various international tournaments in football and wrestling. Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and Tennis have emerged as sports that the city's sportspersons have taken to. Javagal Srinath, Prahlad Srinath, Mohit Vijaykumar, Madhu Nagaraja and Reeth Abraham are examples.

The Mysore(Mysooru) University has a sports program equipped with excellent infrastructure for athletics, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, hockey and cricket. A swimming pool maintained by the University at Saraswathipuram caters to the needs of the swimming fraternity. The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Mysore(Mysooru) is constructing an international standard swimming pool adjacent to the Chamundivihar Indoor stadium. The Mysore(Mysooru) Tennis club, which began in August 1969 with 2 courts, has now expanded to 8 courts. The National Games of India were held in Mysore(Mysooru) in 1999. Infrastructure was further enhanced as a result, a new Indoor stadium was constructed with a seating capacity of 3000 at the Chamundivihar Sports complex.

The Wodeyars were keen followers of horse racing, and the Race Club of Mysore(Mysooru) stands testimony of the interest. The Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Golf Club has 18 holes around the race course.