Sports have been around for thousands of years, and over time, different sports have become popular in different parts of the world. Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated following of 3.5 billion fans. It is believed to have originated in England in the 19th century, but similar games have been played for two thousand years, starting in China. Soccer is popular because it is an accessible sport that doesn't require expensive equipment - all you need is a ball and your foot.
It is especially popular in Europe, Central and South America, and Africa. Cricket has a fan base of 2.5 billion. It is most popular in the United Kingdom and some former British colonies, such as India, Pakistan and Australia. It involves two teams, a bat, a big field and scoring runs. Table tennis has an estimated following of 875 million.
It originated in England in the early 20th century and is now popular around the world, particularly in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Basketball was invented by James Naismith, a Canadian who taught at a school in the United States in the late 19th century. It has an estimated following of 825 million. In basketball, two teams try to bounce a ball off a court and throw it into a raised hoop net to score points. Baseball has an estimated following of 500 million.
It is believed to stem from English sports such as rounders and cricket. It involves two teams trying to hit a ball with a bat between two white lines. Rugby has an estimated following of 475 million. The sport originated in England and is now more popular in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries such as Australia and New Zealand. In rugby, two teams try to kick, carry or pass a ball over a goal line to score points.
Golf has an estimated following of 450 million. It originated in Scotland in the 15th century and is particularly popular in Western Europe, Eastern Asia and North America. Sports have changed over time due to new technology that has revolutionized the way many sports are played today. There is also a trend towards making sports safer for athletes so that they can enjoy them without risking their health or well-being. Soccer is by far the most popular sport on our list with more than 4 billion fans worldwide.
It is easy to understand, easy to set up and doesn't require a lot of materials - making it accessible to everyone regardless of class. Cricket is the most watched sport in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, South Africa and Australia. According to different estimates, during the third decade of 1900, Rugby was the most practiced sport with 55 million players. Baseball is also followed by fans outside of America even though it is extremely popular there. Sports bring people together from all walks of life and bring smiles to sad faces during difficult times. Soccer is not only the most popular sport in the world but also one of the most watched sports with millions tuning into watch major tournaments such as the World Cup every four years.
