Worldwide Sports Showdown: Which Games Rule the Globe?

 

The Most Popular Sports In The World

Whether playing basketball at school or cricket with your school or colleagues, sports are synonymous throughout life. No matter where you live in the world, there is sure to be some sport that you or the people around you follow. For example, the United States is known for American Football, with the famed Superbowl, while India is one of the most prominent supporters of Cricket with its Indian Premier League.

Major sports are some of the most popular activities in the world because so many people, groups, and organizations are involved in them. But which sports are the most famous? Is it football with its fast-paced action, golf with its precise skill, or table tennis with its easy-to-play vibe? This breakdown delves into the most popular sports based on their number of fans.

Sport Name                  Amount of Fans                                Regions

Football (Soccer)         3.5 Billion                         Europe, Africa, Asia, America

Cricket                         2.5 Billion                         Asia, Australia, UK

Hockey                         2 Billion                                 Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia

Tennis                         1 Billion                                 Europe, Asia, America

Volleyball                 900 Million                         Europe, Australia, Asia, America

Table Tennis                 850 Million                         Europe, Africa, Asia, America

Basketball                 800 Million                         America, Oceania, Middle East

Baseball                         500 Million                         America, Japan

Rugby                         475 Million                         Oceania, South Africa, England

Golf                                 450 Million                         America, Oceania, Europe