National Games of Major Countries in the World
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National Games of Major Countries in the World
List of World’s Countries and their National Games:
List of different country in the world and their Nationals Games . Generally associated with countries and their national games questions is asked in competitive exams. If you are preparing for different competitive examinations like: IAS, teacher, UPSC, PCS, SSC, Bank, MBA and other government jobs, then you must know about the list of countries and their national games.
The national sport is not necessarily (and not usually) the most popular sport in that country, but they are sports or pastimes that are important historically or culturally significant to the country.
- What is the national game in Australia?
- What is the national sport of England?
- What is the national sport of Japan?
- What is the national sport in the US?
S.N. | Country | National Game/Sport | Other Popular Games /Sports |
1 | Afghanistan | Buzkashi | Football, Cricket |
2 | Argentina | Pato | Association Football, Basketbal, Rugby Union |
3 | Australia | Cricket | AFL (Australian Football League), Basketball |
4 | Bahamas | Sloop Sailing | Cricket, Football, Rugby |
5 | Bangladesh | Kabaddi | Cricket, Football, Hockey |
6 | Bhutan | Archery | Basketball, Football, Futsal |
7 | Brazil | Football | Volleyball, Basketball |
8 | Canada | Lacrosse (summer), Ice Hockey (winter) | Football, Basketball, Baseball |
9 | Chile | Chilean Rodeo | Football, Tennis |
10 | China | Ping Pong (Table Tennis) | Volleyball, Badminton, Shooting, Martial Arts |
11 | Colombia | Tejo | Football, Cycling, Roller Skating |
12 | Cuba | Baseball | Boxing, Volleyball, Basketball |
13 | Denmark | Football, Handball | Cycling, Sailing, Badminton |
14 | Dominican Republic | Baseball | Football, Boxing |
15 | England | Cricket | Football, Rugby, Basketball |
16 | Estonia | Basketball | Bandy, Beach Volleyball |
17 | Finland | Pesäpallo (Finnish Baseball) | Ice Hockey, Formula One |
18 | France | Football | Association Football, Rugby, Motor Sports, Tennis |
19 | Georgia | Rugby Union | Football, Basketball |
20 | Grenada | Cricket | Football |
21 | Guyana | Cricket | Beach Cricket, Water Polo. Football |
22 | Hungary | Water polo | Football |
23 | Iceland | Handball | Football, Basketball, Athletics |
24 | India | Field Hockey | Cricket, Badminton, Kabaddi |
25 | Iran | Wrestling | Football |
26 | Ireland | Gaelic Football | Soccer, Hurling, Golf |
27 | Israel | Association Football | Basketball, swimming, Canoeing |
28 | Jamaica | Cricket | Atheletics, Association Football |
29 | Japan | Sumo | Baseball, Association Football |
30 | Latvia | Baseball | Association Football, Ice Hockey |
31 | Lithuania | Basketball | Football, Atheletics, Cycling |
32 | Mauritus | Football | Atheletics, Badminton, Basketball |
33 | Mexico | Charrería | Association Football, Boxing |
34 | Mongolia | Archery | Wrestling, Football, Basketball |
35 | Nepal | Dandi Biyo | Cricket, Football |
36 | Norway | Cross Country Skiing | Wrestling, Cycling, Shooting |
37 | Pakistan | Field Hockey | Cricket, Kabaddi, Polo, Squash |
38 | Papua New Guinea | Rugby League | AFL, Soccer, Volleyball |
39 | Philippines | Arnis | Basketball, Badminton, Boxing |
40 | Puerto Rico | Paso Fino | Football, Baseball |
41 | Romania | Oină | Football, Handball, Volleyball |
42 | Russia | Bandy | Basketball, Ice Hockey, Football, Rugby |
43 | Scotland | Golf | Tennis, Rugby |
44 | Slovenia | Alpine Skiing, Ski Jumping | Atheletics, Basketball, Boxing |
45 | South Korea | Taekwondo | Football, Basketball |
46 | Spain | Bull Fighting | Football, Basketball, Tennis |
47 | Sri Lanka | Volley Ball | Cricket, Badminton, Water Sports |
48 | Switzerland | Shooting, Gymnastics | Football, Ice Hockey |
49 | Turkey | Oil Wrestling | Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball |
50 | United States | Baseball | American Football, Basketball |
51 | Venezuela | Baseball | Football |
52 | Wales | Rugby Union | Football, Golf, Tennis |
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