A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 22 % of them want to learn new skills but feel it's too late. This comes after previous data showed that five years ago, only one in eight people couldn't ride a bike - a figure that has now risen to 24%. Additionally, 46% admitted they can't rollerblade, and 28% don't know how to swim.
The study found that 37% are afraid to try a new sport as more than half (52%) believe they lack the necessary skill, and 42% fear embarrassment. The research was commissioned by HONOR UK to promote its new phone, the Magic 6 Pro, which features an AI motion sensing capture feature in its camera. Bond Zhang, CEO of the global technology brand, said: "People shouldn't be scared to try a new skill even if it is riding a bike or engaging in any sport.
It can feel scary and embarrassing to try a new sport, but capturing those moments can really help you improve. But one day you'll look back and see how far you've come and be glad to have those memories." The study also discovered that skateboarding (50%), ice skating (43%) and football (30%) were among the other sports people don't know how to do.
However, surfing (17%), Taekwondo (11%) and gymnastics (9%) were the sports they wish they'd taken up. Of those who can't ride a bike, 16% confessed that fear of falling off was a key reason for not learning, while 14% admitted they're too embarrassed to learn as an adult. Flavio Briatore set for sensational F1 return years after ban over 'Crashgate' scandal 28% of .
