Snooker.
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This or some other cue / billiard sport. The question doesn't specify I have to be good at it.
I figured with the way my body is broken down already, there is no way I could play a traditional sport.
Why not pick the laziest sport and try to become a real world Happy Gilmore ( minus all the rage enduced swearing or childish antics on the field ).
Esports/mlg. I actually wanted to explore video gaming as a competitive career as a kid, throughout my teens and a bit beyond. Disability and near-death struck at 21 and dashed that, though. I still play rather well for racing games, but fps I struggle competitively due to partial blindness and loss of the use of my right hand. I use an ambidextrous Logitech G903, using both sets of side buttons (both left and right side), if you're wondering; all critical functions and movements go on the mouse, with secondary (like map, equip/use, toss item, inventory/hotbar...) remaining on the keyboard.
Also, while not a sport...
Spoiler
I also looked into being a 'working guy'. My sex drive has always been -really- high, and that stupid saying 'find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life'... well, I definitely love pleasing people. Nearly all my relationships failed because of, or directly linked to, my unquenchable needs (it's not my fault you are studying for a full load of courses and I've been at it for 4 hours, okay?), so...
CS... never was good at it, never will be, but it's somewhat fun at least
Darts.
Karate.
Oh powerlifting, and I wouldn't be competitive. Just lift whatever I could, and lose the competition, forever. I guess that's amateur though? Hmm.
I cannot imagine anyone paying me to play any sport at all.
Running or cycling.
Not the most professional, though there are world cups, but playing pétanque is surely something you can do til 65 and beyond!
Pretty good Matt and Shane secret podcast bit about forcing NFL players to play to death. If I remember right, when they hit 65 they get put on special teams. That maximizes the chance of being obliterated/turned to dust by a stud running into them full speed.
Kicker with a good line could make it to their fifties if their back holds out.
Skiing, as I actually enjoy it.
Table tennis
Ice skating and/or inline skating. Not sure how safe that is to do for so long, but I like going fast.
Badminton
Olympic walking. I'll be taking it really really easy. I'll have headphones and an ice cream cone
Football kicker
For the non-North Americans, the place kicker specializes in kicking the ball through the goalposts. In a sport where most pros have retired by age 40, the best kickers will often play until they’re nearly 50.
Baseball, easy.
Fencing
Table tennis
Field hockey
I already know the rules since I played as a kid. There is no physical contact, so it’s safer than some other sports, unless you get hit with the ball or a stick to the shins.
Volleyball.
Skateboarding. It has enough variety to keep it interesting for that long. Unlike many other sports, there's an infinite number of tricks to learn. Even if you're old.