Top 10 Sports in the world

 

Here are the top 10 sports in the world based on global popularity, viewership, and participation:

1. Soccer (Football)

   • Widely known as the most popular sport globally
   • Estimated 4 billion fans
   • Major events: FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, English Premier League

2. Cricket

   • Extremely popular in countries like India, Pakistan, Australia, and England
   • Estimated 2.5 billion fans
   • Major events: ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian Premier League (IPL), Ashes Series

3. Basketball

   • Huge following in the United States, China, and Canada
   • Estimated 2.4 billion fans
   • Major events: NBA Finals, FIBA Basketball World Cup, NCAA Tournament

4. Tennis

   • Popular worldwide with major tournaments in various countries
   • Estimated 1 billion fans
   • Major events: Wimbledon, US Open, French Open, Australian Open

5. Field Hockey

   • Popular in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia
   • Estimated 2 billion fans
   • Major events: Hockey World Cup, Champions Trophy, Olympic Games

6. Volleyball

   • Significant following in Brazil, Russia, and parts of Europe and Asia
   • Estimated 900 million fans
   • Major events: FIVB World Championships, Olympic Games

7. Table Tennis

   • Highly popular in China, Europe, and parts of Asia
   • Estimated 875 million fans
   • Major events: World Table Tennis Championships, Olympic Games

8. Baseball

   • Major following in the United States, Japan, and Latin America
   • Estimated 500 million fans
   • Major events: World Series, Nippon Series, Caribbean Series

9. Rugby

   • Popular in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
   • Estimated 475 million fans
   • Major events: Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, The Rugby Championship

10. Golf

    • Played and watched globally, particularly in the United States and Europe
    • Estimated 450 million fans
    • Major events: The Masters, The Open Championship, US Open, PGA Championship