What are the most popular sports?
What is the Most popular sport in the world??
10: Golf- 450 Million Fans
Golf has estimated global following of 450 Million people. Golf involved different types of clubs to hit the ball in the hole. They have strokes ( are the hits of the ball) Also if you get the ball in the hole they have names. Hole 1, engle, par, boogie, anything over 4 is now ___ stroke. The sport is mostly played in Western Europe, East Asia, and North America. The modern sport was first played in Scotland from where it spread to the UK and to the rest of the world.
9: Rugby - 475 Million Fans
Rugby has an estimated global following of 475 Million people. The sport is mostly played in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The foundation of the modern day sport was laid out in medieval England. From the UK, it spread to British colonies such as Australia and New Zealand. The game is played with two teams, each consisting of fifteen players. Each team can carry, pass or kick the ball to the end zone to score as many points as possible. The team scoring the greater number of points is the winner of the match. The two teams compete for two forty minute halves with a five-minute halftime.
8: Baseball - 500 Million Fans
Baseball has an estimated 500 million global followers. The sport is mostly played in the United States, the Caribbean, and Japan. Different versions of the sport were played in the US before it gained nationwide popularity in the 19th Century. From the US, the sport spread to other parts of the world and evolved into the modern game as played today. Video to explain it
7: Basketball - 825 Million Fans
Basketball boasts of having an estimated 825 million followers worldwide, and a global sphere of influence. The sport was mostly played in Australia, Philippines, Vietnam, England, Hong Kong, Spain, USA. Rules to play it
6: Table Tennis - 875 Million Fans
Table Tennis enjoys a global sphere of influence and has an estimated 875 million followers worldwide.
The sport is mostly played in England, South Korea, Sweden, and China. Video to Explain it
5: Volleyball- 900 Million Fans
The primary influence of volleyball is seen in Western Europe and North America, and the sport has an estimated global following of 900 million fans. The sport is mostly played in Western Europe and North America. Rules to Play it
4: Tennis - 1 Billion Fans
Tennis has an estimated global following of 1 billion fans. Different versions of the sport are believed to have been played by the Egyptians, Romans and the Greeks, although the modern sport was first popularized in France. From France, it spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the whole world. Rules to play it
Tennis has an estimated global following of 1 billion fans. Different versions of the sport are believed to have been played by the Egyptians, Romans and the Greeks, although the modern sport was first popularized in France. From France, it spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the whole world. Rules to play it
3: Field Hockey - 2 Billion Fans
Field hockey has an estimated global following of 2 billion fans. The sport is mostly played in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Then it widely spread around to India, Australia, and Pakistan. Rules to play it
2: Cricket - 2.5 Billion Fans
Cricket has a 2.5 billion person estimated global following. Its primary sphere of influence is in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. The sport is overwhelmingly popular in former British colonies such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Australia. Video to Explain it
Cricket has a 2.5 billion person estimated global following. Its primary sphere of influence is in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. The sport is overwhelmingly popular in former British colonies such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Australia. Video to Explain it
1: Football ( Soccer) - 4 Billion Fans
Association football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in the world. It is estimated that more than half of the world's population consider themselves to be association football (soccer) fans. Ancient soccer has been traced to China, as early as the 2nd Century. The Romans, Greeks, and Japanese have also been thought of as possible first players of the sport. Contemporary soccer began in England. The sport is more popular in Europe and Americas than in any other continent. Rules to play it
Association football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in the world. It is estimated that more than half of the world's population consider themselves to be association football (soccer) fans. Ancient soccer has been traced to China, as early as the 2nd Century. The Romans, Greeks, and Japanese have also been thought of as possible first players of the sport. Contemporary soccer began in England. The sport is more popular in Europe and Americas than in any other continent. Rules to play it
hey meagan,i really like this. i think its great that not only did you do the top 10 most popular sports,but you gave a rundown of what they were,and the rules,great job!
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Not surprised football is the most popular sport, I knew it would either be football or basketball
ReplyDeletecool, lots of information
ReplyDeleteHey Meagan. I like how you wrote a lot of information. Next time think about adding a photo.
ReplyDeleteHey Meagan
ReplyDeleteI really like how you added a lot of information and links
Next time maybe add some photos
Nice!
I like it
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