sailing

A significant sport in India, which is competitive in international terms, as well as in Korea and Turkey.  Some minor interest across a number of countries.

 

 

 

 

30     Speed Skating

33     Indycar

Very regional sport, but a huge sport in Australia, with considerable interest also in the UK.  Lesser global appeal means it remains to some extent in the shadow of it's larger cousin Rugby Union, which some its major starts have defected to.

12      Badminton

2    Basketball

Biggest Global Sports

A statistics-based analysis of the world's most popular sports

Dominant sport in: Germany, France, UK, Italy, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Nigeria. S. Arabia

Huge sport in: China, Japan, S.Korea, S. Africa

Major sport in: Australia, India, Canada

Medium sport in: US, Indonesia

1   Association Football (soccer)

ronaldo

High interest: All months

The following list of the world's biggest sports is based on data collected on amount of coverage from major online sports news websites on a daily basis across some of the world's biggest countries, with amount of coverage weighted by country size to evaulate a true list of the world's biggest sports. You can always check SBOBET88 where you can start betting for your favourite sport. Visit these high limit betting sites.

     
    https://18bet.com/

    aviator game

    dafa sports

     

    Soccer is the biggest global sport and a top 10 sport in all countries measured, as well as the dominant sport in South America, Europe and Africa.  The world cup final is watched by an estimated 600 million people and the annual CL final by more than 300 million.  More than 200 countries take part in the world cup qualifying.  Has 5 of 10 worlds highest attended leagues and stars Messi and Ronaldo in top 10 paid sportsmen.

    Huge sport in: US, China, Turkey

    Major sport in: Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Spain, S.Korea, S.Arabia, Indonesia

    Medium sport in: Australia, Japan, Nigeria, Netherlands, S. Africa

    Minor sport in: UK

    Fringe sport in: India

    High interest: November to June

    A massive sport in US and China, as well as major across continental europe and South America, making it one of the biggest global sports.  NBA finals broadcast in over 200 countries, with over 10 countries represented on the the rosters.  Over 200 national basketball federations. Lebron James and Kobe Bryant 2 of world's top 4 paid sportsmen

    bask

    4     Cricket

    Dominant sport in: India

    Huge sport in: UK, Australia, South Africa

    Minor sport in: Nigeria

    Fringe sport in: France, Germany, Spain, Turkey, S.Korea, Netherlands. S. Arabia, Indonesia

    High interest: All months

    Dominates sports media coverage for around a quarter of the world's population in the Indian sub-continent.  Also huge in UK, Australia and South Africa.  2011 world cup final watched by more than 400 million globally and semi-final between Pakistan and India by reported 1 billion.  Indian hero Dhoni earns almost $30 million per year

    cricket

    3      Tennis

    Major sport in: France, Germany, Italy, UK, China, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Turkey, S.Arabia, Indonesia, Netherlands, S. Africa and Australia

    Medium sport in: Japan, US, S.Korea, Nigeria

    High interest: May to September and January

    Probably the world's most universal sport, being in the top 7 sports in every single country measured and a major sport of interest in Asia, Europe, Australasia, Latin and North America. Its global popularity is also reflected in digital platforms, where fans engage through services like online Casino Malaysia, contributing to its ranking as the 3rd biggest sport in the world.  Wimbledon finals in top 10 most watched annual events and Roger Federer 2nd highest paid sportsman. More than 40 countries represented in top 100 players

    tennis

    5     Baseball

    Huge sport in: US, Japan, S.Korea, Canada

    Major sport in: Mexico

    Minor sport in: Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: France, Germany, Italy, UK, Australia, China, India, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, S. Arabia, Indonesia, Nigeria, S. Africa

    High interest: April to October

    Huge sport in 2 economic powerhouses of US and Japan, being the biggest sport in the latter.  Also a major sport in Canada, Mexico and Korea. MLB and Nippon league are the 2 most attended sports leagues in the world.  Many of world's stars are also from latin american origin.

    baseball

    6      Formula 1

    Huge sport in: US

    Major sport in: Canada, Mexico

    Minor sport in: UK, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, Nigeria and S.Korea,

    Fringe sport in: France, Italy, Netherlands, China, Russia, Australia, S. Arabia, S. Africa and Indonesia

    High interest: August to February

    The biggest sport in the US, with popularity fueled by the US domestic market, where the Superbowl is regularly the most watched annual event. Also big in neigbouring Canada and Mexico. Whilst less successful in globalising than other US sports, it maintains some interest as a minor sport in most of the world and has 2 of top 10 paid sporstmen.

    formula 1

    7      American football

    Huge sport in: Indonesia

    Major sport in: Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, S. Arabia,

    Medium sport in: Japan, China. India, France, Russia, Turkey, South Africa

    Minor sport in: Australia, Canada, Nigeria.

    Fringe sport in: US, S.Korea

    High interest: February to November

    Has a major following in Europe and Latin America, but also has strong interest across the developing world.  Races broadcast to over 200 countries with a reported estimated viewing figures of around 500 million per race.  Around $3 billion spent annually by the F1 constructors.  

    american

    Major sport in: Nigeria

    Medium sport in: China, Japan, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, India, Russia, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, S. Africa, Netherlands, S. Arabia and Indonesia

    Minor sport in: US, Australia, Canada, S.Korea

    High interest: May to August

    A very global sport with significant interest across all countries measured.  Most watched sport in world's biggest event, the summer Olympics, with 100m final an iconic global event gaining an estimated audience over a billion.  More than 40 countries gained medals at the last olympics from all continents.

    8      Athletics

    athletics

    Major sport in: US, Japan, UK, S.Korea, S. Africa

    Medium sport in: Australia, Germany, Italy, France, India, Canada, Netherlands and Spain

    Minor sport in: China, Mexico, Turkey, Nigeria and Indonesia

    Fringe sport in Brazil, Russia, S. Arabia

    High interest: April to August

    A major sport in US, Japan, Korea and UK, it also has solid interest in most of the rest of the world, including the rest of Europe and Australia.  Heavy interest for 4 majors and Ryder Cup between US and Europe.  Strong growth considered to be driven by global popularity of Tiger Woods. Annual Fedex Cup offers winner $10 million

    9      Golf

    golf

    Dominant sport in: Canada

    Huge sport in: Russia

    Major sport in: US

    Medium sport in: Germany

    Minor sport in: France, S.Korea, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in UK, Italy, China, Japan, India, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, S. Arabia

    High interest: November to June

    Biggest sport in Canada, 2nd in Russia and 4th in the US, making it the biggest "winter" sport.  Some interest also in Western Europe.  World championship gained cumulative audience of over 700 million in over 100 countries, despite limited participation of some major NHL stars.

    10      Ice Hockey

    ice hockey

    Major sport in: Mexico, Russia, Indonesia

    Medium sport in: US, UK,  Germany, Spain, Japan, India, Brazil, S. Africa, S. Arabia and Nigeria

    Minor sport in: France, Italy, China, Australia, Canada, S.Korea, Turkey, Netherlands

    High interest:All year

    Significant following in North and Latin America, much of Europe and Japan.  Floyd Mayweather reported to earn more than $50 million per fight.  World champions from every contininent, particularly Japan, Mexico, US, UK and Russia.  Less structured nature of sport considered to put popularity under threat from UFC.

    11      Boxing

    boxing

    Huge sport in; Indonesia

    Major sport in: China, India

    Medium sport in: S.Korea

    Minor sport in: Japan, Nigeria

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Russia, Brazil, Canada, Spain, Turkey, S. Arabia, Netherlands

    High interest:August, April

    Huge population reach being a top 5 sport in China Indonesia and India.  Players such as Lin Dan in China and Saina Nehwal in India are considered major sporting figures, with richest stars having a net worth of more than 30 million dollars.  More limited interest in Europe and America

    badmington

    13      Volleyball

    Major sport in: Brazil, Turkey, S.Korea

    Medium sport in: China, Japan, France, Italy, Russia

    Minor sport in: Germany, Netherlands, S. Arabia, Nigeria, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: UK, US, India, Mexico, Canada, Spain

    High interest:August to December

    Big in the developing world, particularly Brazil, but also asia and parts of Europe.  More national federations than any other sport at more than 200 and some estimates place it as having the most number of participants. World championships screened live across Europe and Asia.

    volley

    16      Snooker

    Major sport in: China

    Minor sport in: UK

    Fringe sport in: Germany, India, Brazil, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands

    High interest:October to May

    High in the rankings primarily due to huge interest in China, where it is the number 4 sport.  Also some interest in UK, where it was traditionally based.  Now a large part of tour is played in China, whilst world championship has a prize pot of over $1 million  

    snooker

    15      Swimming

    Medium sport in: France, Italy, Australia, China, Japan, Brazil, S.Korea, Netherlands, S. Africa, Indonesia

    Minor sport in: UK, Germany, US, India, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, Spain, S. Arabia

    Fringe sport in: Nigeria

    High interest:April to September

    Global sport being top 20 in almost every country measured, although no higher than 8th in any country.  Second highest interest sport in Summer Olympics, with champions from US, Asia, Europe and South America, although more limited interest for regular events.  

    swimming

    GII Score: 

     2313

    GII Score: 

    1372

    GII Score: 

    1072

    GII Score: 

      803

    GII Score: 

      560

    GII Score: 

    381

    GII Score: 

      460

    GII Score: 

      414

    GII Score: 

    377

    GII Score: 

      340

    GII Score: 

      319

    GII Score: 

      316

    GII Score: 

    260

    GII Score: 

    182

    GII Score: 

    184

    17      Mixed Martial Arts

    Major Sport in: Brazil

    Medium sport in: US, Japan, Canada

    Minor sport in: Russia, S.Korea, Mexico, S. Africa, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: UK, China, Spain, Turkey, Nigeria. Netherlands, S. Arabia

    High interest:All months

    Big in Brazil, but also with strong following in US Canada and Japan.  Driven by strong popularity of Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC), but also covers popular Japanese mixed martial arts events.  Star Anderson Silva reported to earn more than $500,000 per event.

    GII Score: 

    165

    mma

    14     Cycling

    Major Sport in: France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands

    Medium sport in: UK. Germany, Australia, Mexico, Turkey, S. Africa, S. Arabia

    Minor sport in: Russia, US, Brazil, India, China, S.Korea, Canada, Indonesia, Nigeria

    Fringe sport in: Japan

    High interest:May to July

    Big in Europe, particularly France, Spain and Italy, where major tours are held, although failed so far to get a strong foothold in the US.  Tour De France finale is one of the most watched global events, with interest in the sport focussed on the tours of Italy and France.

               GII Score: 

        207

    cycling

    18     Rugby Union

    Huge sport in: South Africa

    Major Sport in: France, UK, Australia

    Medium sport in: Italy, Japan, Spain

    Minor sport in: S. Arabia, Nigeria, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: Russia, Brazil, Germany, China, S.Korea, Turkey, Canada, Indonesia

    High interest:September to May

    A major sport for about 5% of worlds population living in Australia, South Africa, France and UK, with some interest in the rest of the world.  World cup is a huge global event, with attendance figures of 2 million+ across all games in recent versions, reportedly only surpassed only in scale by Olympics, football world cup and Tour de France

    GII Score: 

    159

    rugby

    20     Nascar

    Major Sport in: US

    Minor Sport in: Mexico, Canada

    Fringe sport in: Russia, Brazil, UK, Italy, Spain, Turkey, S. Africa, Indonesia

    High interest:May to November

    A major sport in its homeland of the US, but with limited international interest, particularly outside North America.  In the US, it is the major motorsport and top driver Dale Earnhardt JR is reported to earn more than $20 million a year.

    GII Score: 

    117

    nascar

    21     Field Hockey

    Major Sport in: India

    Medium sport in: Netherlands

    Minor sport in: UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, S. Africa

    Fringe sport in: China, France, Russia, S.Korea, Spain, Canada, Turkey

    High interest:December to July

    Tradtionally considered the national sport in India, it is top 5 in interest there driving its top 20 position globally.  Estimated to have more than 3 million worldwide playing field hockey.  It maintains some interest in Western Europe, Australia and Japan.  

    GII Score: 

      109

    hockey

    23     Horse Racing

    Medium sport in: UK, US, Japan, Australia

    Minor sport in: Turkey, Canada

    Fringe sport in: China, Germany, Italy, Brazil, S.Korea, Mexico, Spain, S. Africa, Netherlands, S. Arabia

    High interest:March to June, October/November

    Primarily a gambling sport, it maintains strong interest in US, UK, Japan and Australia, although has more limited appeal elsewhere.    Interest tends to focus on major races, such as the Kentucky Derby, the Grand National and the Melbourne Cup.  

    GII Score: 

        90

    horse racing

    22     Table Tennis

    Medium sport in: China, Nigeria

    Minor sport in: Germany, Japan, S.Korea, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Russia, Brazil, India, Spain, Turkey, Indonesia

    High interest:January to May

    A popular sport in China in particular, but maintains interest in Asia generally and in parts of Europe. One of the world's biggest participant sports, being played casually around the world.    

    GII Score: 

      103

    table

    24     Gymnastics

    Medium Sport in: S.Korea

    Minor sport in: Japan, China, US, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Italy, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Nigeria, Indonesia

    High interest:April to May, October

    A consistent sport of interest across almost all of the countries tested (except India), although not a major sport in any.  Particularly interest in Asia. Interest is focussed on certain events, such as the Olympics and world championships.  

    GII Score: 

        77

    gym

    26     Figure Skating

    Medium Sport in: Japan, Russia, S.Korea

    Minor sport in: China, France, Canada

    Fringe sport in: UK, Italy, Germany, US, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, Netherlands

    High interest:November to March

    High interest in Japan, Korea and Russia and one of the most watched winter olympic sports.  It retains at least some interest in most of the major global countries in Europe, Americas and Asia.  

    GII Score: 

        62

    figure

    27     Wrestling

    Medium Sport in: India, Turkey

    Minor sport in: US, Russia, Japan

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Germany, Australia, China, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Indonesia, Nigeria, S. Arabia

    High interest:February to June, September

    A traditional sport in a number of countries, particualrly in India and Turkey, where it maintains strong appeal, but also in Japan, Russia and the US.  It makes for one third of all Olympic medals gained in the last 2 games for India, driving popularity in this country.  Recently re-instated to summer olympics after initially being removed.

    GII Score: 

    59

    wrestling

    28     Downhill Skiing

    Medium Sport in: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands

    Minor sport in: US, Canada

    Fringe sport in: UK, Russia, Japan, China, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, S.Korea, Spain, Turkey, Indonesia, S. Arabia, S. Africa, Nigeria

    High interest: December to March

    A significant sport in continental Western Europe, where the skiing world cup remains important. Recorded as the 2nd most watched sport at the winter olympics.  It remains a fringe sport in most of the rest of the world, including Russia and Eastern Europe, where other winter sports are more popular.

    GII Score: 

       58

    ski

    29     Diving

    Medium Sport in: China

    Minor sport in: Russia, Mexico

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Australia, S.Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Netherlands

    High interest:July, August, October

    Has good interest in China, where multiple Olympic gold medallists such as Guo JingJing have celebrity status.  Has some interest across the world, although more focussed on World Aquatic Championships and Olympics

    GII Score: 

       58

    diving

    19     Moto GP/Motorbike

    Huge sport in: Indonesia

    Major Sport in: Italy, Spain

    Medium sport in: Netherlands, S. Africa, S. Arabia

    Minor sport in: UK, Germany, France, Brazil, India, Australia, Turkey

    Fringe sport in: China, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria

    High interest:March to October

    Strong interest in Southern Europe where many of the recent champions have come from.  Moderate interest across Europe, Australia, Brazil and India although no real traction in the US or Asia.

    GII Score: 

       146

    moto gp

    32     Rugby League

    Huge Sport in: Australia

    Medium sport in: UK

    Fringe sport in: France, Spain

    High interest:May to September

    GII Score: 

    45

    RL

    25     Handball

    Major Sport in: Germany, Spain

    Medium sport in: France

    Minor sport in: Russia, Brazil, S.Korea, Turkey, Netherlands, S.Arabia

    Fringe sport in: UK, China, Japan, Nigeria

    High interest:September to May

    Some global interest in set places, particularly continental Europe, although with some interest also in South America and Asia.  No real coverage in US.

    GII Score: 

        65

    handball

    Major sport in: Netherlands

    Medium sport in: China, S.Korea

    Minor sport in: Germany, Russia, Japan

    Fringe sport in: US, Canada, S. Arabia

    High interest:November to March

    Some significant interest, particularly across Eastern Asia and central to Eastern Europe, although little to no traction in US or South America.

    GII Score: 

       56

    ss

    Medium sport in: US

    Minor sport in: Brazil, Canada

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Italy, Japan, India, Australia, Mexico, Netherlands, S.Africa, S.Arabia

    High interest: March to August, particularly May

    Indycar's interest remains primarily focussed on the  US domestic market, particularly the Indy 500, although there remains interest elsewhere.  It has slightly more international appeal than NASCAR racing, although lacks the domestic appeal to reach the same level on this list.  Top drivers can earn more than $10 million annually.

    GII Score: 

       41

    indy

    34     Shooting

    Minor sport in: India, China, Russia, S.Korea

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, Italy, Australia, Spain, Turkey, S.Arabia

    High interest:September, January

    Particularly big in India, where they have had previous Olympic success, but also significant interest in Russia, Korea and China, with strongest interest in Asia generally.  Limited interest as a spectator sport in the Western World

     

     

    GII Score: 

    37

    shoot

    38     Biathlon

    Medium sport in: Russia, Germany

    Minor sport in: France

    Fringe sport in: Italy, China, Canada, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia

    High interest:December to March

    Mixture of cross country skiing and shooting.  Interest strongly focussed on Eastern and Central Europe, with Biathlon being the major winter sport in Russia and only behind Ice Hockey and Downhill skiing in Germany.  Little interest however outside of Europe.  

    GII Score: 

       32

    biathlon

    35     Touring Cars

    Medium sport in: Germany

    Minor sport in: France, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Australia, S. Arabia, Nigeria

    Fringe sport in: UK, India, US, , Italy, Japan, S.Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Netherlands, S. Africa

    High interest:April to Novermber, particuarly June

    DTM racing particularly big in Germany, as well as V8 in Australia, although World Touring Car Championship has appeal everywhere.  Le Mans 24 Hour Race also a high-point in appeal, with some interest in touring cars in most countries measured.  

    GII Score: 

       37

    car

    37     Judo

    Medium sport in: Brazil

    Minor sport in: Japan, France, S.Korea, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, Germany, China, India, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, Indonesia, S. Arabia

    High interest:August

    Interestingly now more popular in Brazil than its home country of Japan, it does mantain interest in Japan and Korea and in Western Europe, particularly France.

    GII Score: 

       32

    judo

    39     Australian Rules Football

    Huge sport in: Australia

    Fringe sport in: UK, Spain

    High interest:March to October

    Interest almost entirely focused in areas of Australia, although here it is a huge sport.  Australian league has 4th highest average attendance in global sport. There are a few international teams, with a small amount of interest in the UK, but no real interest elsewhere.

    GII Score: 

    27

    aussie

    31     Rally

    Medium sport in:France, Spain, Turkey, S. Arabia

    Minor sport in: Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Russia, Mexico, S.Africa, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, US, Australia, India, S.Korea, Indonesia

    High interest:January

    Sport's interest focuses on world rally championship in Western Europe and the Dakar Rally, which is particularly big in the devleoping world in January and has a number of different disciplines. Global interest, but particularly in Europe.

    GII Score: 

       48

    rally

    36     Weightlifting

    Minor sport in: China, India, Mexico, Turkey, S.Korea, Nigeria, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: Russia, UK, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, S. Arabia

    High interest:September-January, April

    Some interest in 2 main population centres of India and China, as well as in Korea and Mexico.  The Olympic sport maintains a presence in Europe, particularly Turkey and Russia.

    GII Score: 

       36

    weight

    42     Sumo

    Medium sport in: Japan

    Fringe sport in: Russia, China, Germany, Brazil, S.Korea

    High interest:Jan, March, May, July, September

    Traditionally the national sport of Japan, it has in recent years been overtaken by major Western Sport.  It does however maintain medium interest there, particuarly Grand tournaments held every two months

    GII Score: 

    22

    sumo

    41     Sailing

    Medium sport in: Italy

    Minor sport in: Brazil, France, Australia, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, Germany, China, Japan, Russia, S.Korea, Mexico, S. Arabia, S,Africa

    High interest:April to Decmeber

    Interest in Europe, particularly the south, Australia and South America in this sport.  Interest comes from a mix of dinghy sailing as included in the Olympics and from major sailing events such as the Americas Cup.

    GII Score: 

    24

    40     Archery

    Minor sport in: India, S.Korea, Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: UK, Italy, US, China, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands

    High interest:April to September

    GII Score: 

    25

    archery

    44     Kickboxing  

    Minor sport in: Japan, China, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: Russia, Turkey, Netherlands

    High interest:Ocotber to April

    Interest largely based in Asia, with some significant interest in China and Japan, particularly for Muay Thai martial art form of Kickboxing.  Limited interest in Western World currently, where mixed martial arts and Boxing are more popular

    GII Score: 

    19

    kick

    43     Wushu (Kung fu)  

    Minor sport in: China, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: S.Korea, Turkey, Spain

     

    High interest:December

    Interest limited largely to massive domestic Chinese market.  No real interest as a sport in the rest of the world, despite entering popular culture as a discipline.

    GII Score: 

        20

    wushu

    45     Fencing

    Minor sport in: Germany, France, Italy, S.Korea

    Fringe sport in: Japan, Brazil, Russia, US, China, Turkey, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia

    High interest: July to September, November

    Global sport although interest highest in continental Western Europe and Korea.  Interest mostly focussed on major championships such as olympics and world championships.

    GII Score: 

    19

    fencing

    50     Ski Jump

    Medium sport in: Germnay

    Minor sport in: Japan, Nethelrands

    Fringe sport in: Russia, China, France, UK, Spain, Mexico, S.Korea, Saudi Arabia

    High interest: December to March

    The 6th most popular winter sport and particularly big in Germany, but also in Japan.  Elsewhere there is only limited interest.

    GII Score: 

    14

    ski jump

    46     Equestrian

    Minor sport in: Germany, France, Netherlands

    Fringe sport in: UK, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, S.Korea, S. Arabia, Indonesia

    High interest: July to October

    Popular in Western Europe, particularly around major events and especially in Germany and France.  Some interest globally in India, China and Brazil.

    GII Score: 

    16

    equest

    GII Score: 

    12

    49     Surfing

    Minor sport in: Australia, Brazil

    Fringe sport in: France, Germany, Italy, US, China, Russia, Spain, Mexico, South Africa and Indonesia

    High interest: May - July, November-December

    Popular in South America and Australia particularly, but some interest around the world.  Interest focused on summer season in both North and Southern Hemisphere.

    surfing

    51-100 most popular sports

     

    51. Beach Volleyball

    52. Pool/Billiards

    53. Kabaddi

    54. Curling

    55, Cross Country Skiing

    56. Bobsleigh/luge

    57. Squash

    58. Freestyle skiing

    59. Synchronised swimming

    60. Triathlon

    61. Water Polo

    62. Darts

    63. Snowboarding

    64. Bull riding/rodeo

    65. Trampolining

    66. Softball

    67, Canoeing

    68. Drag Racing

    69. Skateboarding

    70. Motocross

    71. Lacrosse

    72. Karate

    73. Windsurfing

    74. Polo

    75. Extreme sports/x-games

    76. Rollerhockey

    77. Dragon Boating

    78. Tenpin Bowling

    79. Racquetball

    80. Netball

    81. Bandy

    82. Competitive Climbing

    83. Pencak Silat

    84. Mountain Biking

    85. BMX

    86. Speedway

    87. Trial biking

    88. Waterski

    89. Competitive Paraglideing

    90. Competitive Dance

    91. Padel

    92. Modern Pentathlon

    93. Nordic Combined

    94. Rafting

    95. Croquet

    96. Sepak Takraw (kick volley)

    97. Rollerskating

    98. Kempo

    99. Chinlone

    100. Ju Jitsu (Brazilian)

     

    Latest Posts




    [email protected]

    GII Score: 

      542

    GII Score: 

       137

    47     Rowing

    Minor sport in: UK, Germany, Turkey, Indonesia

    Fringe sport in: France, Italy, US, Australia, India, China, Russia, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Netherlands

    High interest: April, May, September

    Interest around the world, but generally only as a relatively niche sport.  Interest forcussed on Olympics, World Championships, although also interest in events such as Oxford vs Cambridge Univerisity Boat Race, which has more than 200k live spectators each year.  

    GII Score: 

    14

    rowing

    48     Taekwando

    Minor sport in: S.Korea, Turkey, Mexico, Nigeria

    Fringe sport in: UK, France, China, Russia, Brazil, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia

    High interest: May, July and August

    Particularly interest in homeland of South Korea, still the most successful nation in the Olympic sport but also around the world in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

    GII Score: 

    14

    taekwando

    GII Score: 

    14