This article explores the global popularity of various sports, highlighting their worldwide appeal and impact.
A new piece of research has been completed to draw up the latest numbers of fans.This autumn's team events - the Solheim Cup and the Presidents Cup - offer a different format for fans to support teams rather than individuals.The sport is immensely popular across the world - from Fiji to Wales to Argentina to Japan although England, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are the only World Cup winners.
So much so that the so-called World Series is made up of the MLB teams - 29 from America and one from Canada - although matches have been played outside of North America including at the London Stadium.The scale of its appeal at the 2024 Olympics was clear to see as the all-star American side featuring LeBron James and Steph Curry pipped Serbia and then won gold against hosts France.Massive in China, the game has spread throughout Asia and beyond - and is helped by its simple rules and accessibility to play.But it is such a dynamic sport to watch and is particularly enjoyed on the European continent, Central and South America - with Brazil winning three men's world championships in a row. Philippines host next year's event.Another sport with truly worldwide appeal - helped by the fact the sport follows the sun throughout the year and is played in some of the biggest cities plus anyone can give it a go at their local courts.world No1s have been from Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, America, Romania, Australia, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Chile, Brazil, Russia, Italy, Belgium, France, Denmark, Japan, Belarus, Poland and more.The game originated in England in the 18th Century but it is now the Netherlands who are the dominant nation across men's and women's hockey.World Cup winners have also come from Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and England - with the next men's event hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibi
BASBALL HOCKEY WORLD CUP SPORTS POPULARITY GLOBAL APPEAL
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