Sports equipment can be carried in addition to Your Hold luggage allowance. Sports equipment is defined as:
Bicycles
Golf equipment (excluding golf shoes)
Skis (including boots and poles)
Snowboards
Surfboards
Wind surfers
Hang-gliders/paragliders
Sports Firearms
Diving Equipment (Gas or air cylinders are not permitted)
Sports Wheelchairs (unless this is one of the two items of mobility equipment per passenger)