The Ultimate List of Sports in the World

If you love sports, you’re going to love this ultimate list of sports in the world! From America to Albania, this list covers every country and every sport that’s played in the world. Think you know all of them? See how many countries you can get right on this comprehensive list of sports from around the world! You might be surprised by some of the names that didn’t make it onto the list (like rugby, which doesn’t even make an appearance in the United States). There are over 2,000 officially recognized sports throughout the world — so there may be some surprises!

Olympics

The Summer Olympics is an international multi-sport event and is regarded as one of world's largest sporting events alongside FIFA World Cup. The Olympic Games take place every four years, with staggered winter games taking place throughout even number years. Also known as the Olympics or the Games, they are governed by International Olympic Committee (IOC). The first modern Olympics were held in 1896, also in Athens.

Cricket

This is a test cricket match. Nowadays, Cricket is played in many countries of Asia and Indian subcontinent. It is most popular sport in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. This test match was held at England (U.K). This match held at Old Trafford cricket ground Manchester on August 20, 2011. This was seventh test match between England & Pakistan Cricket teams and it ended draw by heavy rain fall.

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Rugby Union

In Union, two teams of 15 players each compete for territory by running with, kicking and passing a ball over 100 meters. Scoring is achieved by carrying or kicking a ball across a goal line using any part of your body except your hands. The teams also score points when a player drops or kicks the ball between an opponent’s goal posts and under crossbars. If you're looking to see fast-paced athletic prowess, union is where it's at!

Surfing

Surfboards have been around for thousands of years. Ancient surfing was typically done on a wooden surfboard with a simple leather cord attached to it, which was used as a leash so that you didn’t have to chase after your board if it floated away. Popular legend has it that surfing originated in Hawaii, when a Polynesian tribe noticed their young boys gliding along on top of large waves.

Running

For many, running is their go-to exercise, and for good reason: It requires nothing more than a pair of shoes and a stretch of open road. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight or just want to keep active, there are plenty of reasons to lace up your sneakers.

Triathlon

A triathlon is a multiple-stage competition involving swimming, cycling and running. Triathlons are held all over the world, with varying distances and formats. The standard format consists of three continuous events (often called triple distance), including one short individual time trial/steeplechase event (often referred to as a sprint triathlon) at the middle, where there is also a transition between two stages.

Squash

Invented by British army officers in India, squash has been called the cruelest sport for good reason. Competitors smash a small rubber ball against a wall so hard that it makes a sound eerily similar to that of an egg cracking (hence one nickname: eggball). The object is to hit your opponent’s ball without letting your own bounce—and with only five seconds between shots.

Baseball

The team sport is usually played on a field with four bases, while pitchers take up one position on a well-maintained baseball diamond. Players wear uniforms, and many display their numbers. Batters try to hit balls pitched by a pitcher across home plate and running around the bases to score runs.

Martial Arts

There are a wide variety of martial arts styles practiced around the world. While these may not be categorized by sports per se, there is no denying that they do require immense skill and physical prowess. Karate and Tae Kwon Do are two examples. Martial arts can be grouped into three general categories: striking, like kickboxing or karate; grappling, like judo or jiujitsu; and weapons-based fighting, such as fencing.

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