- National Sport
- Other Popular games of Countries
A country is designated as a national sport either on the basis of the popularity of the sport or on the basis of its historical connection with that country. We have listed the popularity of national sports and games of many such countries.
Sport is a structured form that, through casual or organized participation, allows participants to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills and enjoy. Some sports are considered important for the entertainment of the audience or for their cultural values.
| Asia Oceania Countries and their National Sport: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Countries | National Sport | Other Popular Sports |
| Afghanistan | Buzkashi | Football, Cricket |
| Australia | Cricket | AFL (Australian Football League), Basketball |
| Bangladesh | Kabaddi | Cricket, Football, Hockey |
| Bhutan | Archery | Basketball, Football, Futsal |
| China | Not Declared | Ping Pong (Table Tennis), Volleyball, Badminton, Shooting, Martial Arts |
| India | Field Hockey | Cricket, Badminton, Kabaddi |
| Iran | Wrestling | Football |
| Israel | Association Football | Basketball, swimming, Canoeing |
| Japan | Sumo | Baseball, Association Football |
| Mongolia | Archery | Wrestling, Football, Basketball |
| Mauritus | Football | Atheletics, Badminton, Basketball |
| Nepal | Dandi Biyo | Cricket, Football |
| Pakistan | Field Hockey | Cricket, Kabaddi, Polo, Squash |
| Papua New Guinea | Rugby League | AFL, Soccer, Volleyball |
| Philippines | Arnis | Basketball, Badminton, Boxing |
| Russia | Bandy | Basketball, Ice Hockey, Football, Rugby |
| Turkey | Oil Wrestling | Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball |
| South Korea | Taekwondo | Football, Basketball |
| Sri Lanka | Volley Ball | Cricket, Badminton, Water Sports |
| National Games of European Countries: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Countries | National Sport | Other Popular Sports |
| Denmark | Football, Handball | Cycling, Sailing, Badminton |
| England | Cricket | Football, Rugby, Basketball |
| Estonia | Basketball | Bandy, Beach Volleyball |
| Finland | Pesäpallo (Finnish Baseball) | Ice Hockey, Formula One |
| France | Not Declared | Association Football, Rugby, Motor Sports, Tennis, |
| Georgia | Rugby Union | Football, Basketball |
| Iceland | Handball | Football, Basketball, Athletics |
| Ireland | Gaelic Football | Soccer, Hurling, Golf |
| Latvia | Baseball | Association Football, Ice Hockey |
| Lithuania | Basketball | Football, Atheletics, Cycling |
| Norway | Cross Country Skiing | Wrestling, Cycling, Shooting |
| Romania | Oină | Football, Handball, Volleyball |
| Scotland | Golf | Tennis, Rugby |
| Slovenia | Alpine Skiing, Ski Jumping | Atheletics, Basketball, Boxing |
| Spain | Bull Fighting | Football, Basketball, Tennis |
| Switzerland | Shooting, Gymnastics | Football, Ice Hockey |
| Wales | Rugby Union | Football, Atheletics, Basketball |
| National Games of Countries of Americas: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Countries | National Sport | Other Popular Sports |
| Argentina | Pato | Association Football, Basketbal, Rugby Union |
| Bahamas | Sloop Sailing | Cricket, Football, Rugby |
| Brazil | Football | Volleyball, Basketball |
| Canada | Lacrosse (summer), Ice Hockey (winter) | Football, Basketball, Baseball |
| Chile | Chilean Rodeo | Football, Tennis |
| Colombia | Tejo | Football, Cycling, Roller Skating |
| Mexico | Charrería | Association Football, Boxing |
| Puerto Rico | Paso Fino | Football, Baseball |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cricket | Football |
| Barbados | Cricket | Football, Golf, Tennis |
| Cuba | Baseball | Boxing, Volleyball, Basketball |
| Dominican Republic | Baseball | Football, Boxing |
| Jamaica | Cricket | Atheletics, Association Football |
| Grenada | Cricket | Football |
| Guyana | Cricket, Water Polo | Beach Cricket, Football |
| United States | Baseball | American Football, Basketball |
| Venezuela | Baseball | Football |
The national sport of any country is an integral part of their culture. The above list of their national games is useful for sports lovers and various competitive players.
Note: Some countries have not declared special sports as "national games" of their country, on the basis of popularity it has been informally considered as a national sport.
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