What Are the National or Famous Games of Different Countries Around the World?

This section presents a well-researched list of national sports or games from across the world. Some are officially declared by governments, while others are widely recognised due to cultural importance or historical roots.

National Sports of Countries

• India: Field Hockey (widely regarded, not officially declared)
• Bangladesh: Kabaddi (official)
• Bhutan: Archery (official and traditional)
• Japan: Sumo Wrestling (official)
• South Korea: Taekwondo (traditional martial art)
• China: Table Tennis (widely recognised, unofficial)
• Thailand: Muay Thai (national sport and martial art)
• Malaysia: Sepak Takraw (widely played traditional game)
• Indonesia: Badminton (unofficial but extremely popular)
• Saudi Arabia: Camel Racing (traditional sport)
• Turkey: Oil Wrestling (traditional sport)
• United Arab Emirates: Camel Racing and Falconry (culturally significant)
• USA: Baseball (widely regarded as the national pastime)
• Canada: Lacrosse (summer, official), Ice Hockey (winter, official)
• Mexico: Charreria (official traditional sport)
• Argentina: Pato (official), Football is most popular
• Brazil: Football (cultural icon, unofficial)
• Chile: Rodeo (official national sport)
• Colombia: Tejo (traditional and official sport)
• France: Football (most popular; no official sport)
• United Kingdom: No official sport; Football is dominant
• Germany: Football (most popular and culturally dominant)
• Italy: Football (deeply rooted in national culture)
• Spain: Bullfighting (cultural tradition); Football is the most followed
• Portugal: Football (national passion)
• Russia: Bandy (official in some contexts); Ice Hockey is more popular
• Finland: Pesapallo (official national sport; similar to baseball)
• New Zealand: Rugby Union (cultural identity and national pride)
• Australia: Cricket and Australian Rules Football (highly followed)

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