I have heard it many times. Clearly the answer is no. But it is not just the bigger, formal meets, races and tournaments people are avoiding.
Many people avoid competitive sports altogether.
These may be the reasons for some people, but I think for many others the answer lies in the competitive nature of traditional sports. In today's world, we spend most of our time competing. From an early age, we are told that only the best students get into the really good universities and that when we graduate, that only the best will land the job of their dreams. So when it comes time to play, it should not come as a surprise that many people choose not to participate in competitive sports. They simply need a break from the pressure and stress of competition.