
Sports play an important role in our lives. Today in every part of the world, sports are followed passionately. The top 10 famous sports are most watched and played by people.
Here’s the list of top 10 famous sports in the world:
1: Soccer:
There are 3.5 billion fans of soccer in the world. It is commonly known as football. It is played by 250 million players in 200 countries.
2: Cricket:
There are 2 to 3 billion fans of cricket in the world. It has 3 different formats like ODIs, Test and T20.
3: Basketball:
It has also 2 to 3 billion fans worldwide. Most fans are in the USA, Canada, China, and the Philippines.
4: Hockey:
It has more than 2.2 billion fans. It is the most popular sport on Earth. People love to watch it.
5: Tennis:
It has 1 billion fans. The people of Europe, America, and Africa love this game.
6: Volleyball:
It has 900 million fans. It is a team sport in which 2 teams play against each other.
7: Table Tennis:
It also has 900 million fans. It is also popular among females.
8: Baseball:
It has 500 million fans. It is enjoyed by a huge number of fans in the USA, Canada, and Cuba.
9: Rugby:
It has 410 million fans. It is most popular in England, France, New Zealand, and South Africa.
10: American Football:
It has 410 million fans. It is also known as football in the United States.