Cheerleaders are sports that appear in the form of teams, combine dance, slogans, dance partner stunts, cooperate with elements such as music, clothing, team shape changes and marking items (such as colored balls, slogan boards, speakers and flags), and abide by the provisions of the game rules on gender, number of people, time limit, safety rules, etc. to compete. They are called competitive cheerleaders, also called cheerleaders.

The history of cheerleaders can be traced back to the primitive tribal period. When soldiers were hunting for victory, people cheered and encouraged them. The formal development of cheerleaders began in the late 19th century.