Abstract
This commentary challenges the restrictive labels commonly used in Sport for Development (SfD), especially sport plus and plus sport. I argue these categories, along with the very term development, hinder the field’s evolution and perpetuate problematic assumptions. This commentary questions the necessity of distinguishing between SfD and traditional sport, highlighting how rigid definitions limit sport’s inherent potential for positive impact. By shedding these artificial boundaries, I propose a more fluid and inclusive understanding of how sport can foster individual well-being and collective flourishing for all.