Sports play an integral role in shaping a nation's identity and fostering a sense of pride and unity among its people. Many countries have embraced the concept of a national game, a sport that holds a special significance and represents the cultural heritage of the nation. In this blog post, we will explore the national games of different countries, highlighting the sports that have been officially designated as symbols of national pride. From traditional games deeply rooted in history to popular modern sports, let's embark on a journey to discover the national games that define nations around the world.
|
Sr. no. |
Country |
National Game |
|
1. |
Afghanistan |
Buzkashi |
|
2. |
Anguilla |
Yacht Racing |
|
3. |
Antigua and Barbuda |
Cricket |
|
4. |
Argentina |
Pato |
|
5. |
Australia |
Australian Rules Football & Cricket |
|
6. |
Bahamas |
Sloop Sailing |
|
7. |
Bangladesh |
Kabaddi |
|
8. |
Barbados |
Cricket |
|
9. |
Bermuda |
Cricket |
|
10. |
Bhutan |
Archery |
|
11. |
Brazil |
Capoeira |
|
12. |
Bulgaria |
Weightlifting |
|
13. |
Canada |
For winter Ice Hockey & for summer Lacrosse |
|
14. |
Chile |
Chilean Rodeo |
|
15. |
China |
Table Tennis |
|
16. |
Columbia |
Tejo |
|
17. |
Cuba |
Baseball |
|
18. |
Dominican Republic |
Baseball |
|
19. |
England |
Cricket |
|
20. |
Finland |
Pesapallo |
|
21. |
France |
Football |
|
22. |
Haiti |
Football |
|
23. |
Hungary |
Water Polo |
|
24. |
Guyana |
Cricket |
|
25. |
Ireland |
Gaelic football, Gaelic hurling, Gaelic rounder, Gaelic handball |
|
26. |
Israel |
Football |
|
27. |
Italy |
Football |
|
28. |
Indonesia |
Badminton |
|
29. |
Lithuania |
Basketball |
|
30. |
Iran |
Wrestling |
|
31. |
Jamaica |
Cricket |
|
32. |
Japan |
Sumo Wrestling |
|
33. |
Korea Republic |
TaeKwonDo |
|
34. |
Latvia |
Ice Hockey & Basketball |
|
35. |
Lithuania |
Basketball |
|
36. |
Malaysia |
Sepak Takraw |
|
37. |
Mexico |
Charreria |
|
38. |
Mongolia |
Mongolian wrestling, Archery & Horse riding |
|
39. |
Mauritius |
Football |
|
40. |
New Zealand |
Rugby Union |
|
41. |
Norway |
Cross-country skiing |
|
42. |
Pakistan |
Field hockey |
|
43. |
Papua New Guinea |
Rugby Union |
|
44. |
Peru |
Paleta Fronton |
|
45. |
Philippines |
Arnis |
|
46. |
Poland |
Football |
|
47. |
Puerto Rico |
Paso Fino |
|
48. |
Russia |
Bandy |
|
49. |
Scotland |
Golf |
|
50. |
Slovenia |
Skiing |
|
51. |
South Korea |
Taekwondo |
|
52. |
Sri Lankan |
Volleyball |
|
53. |
Switzerland |
Shooting & Gymnastics |
|
54. |
Turkey |
Oil wrestling |
|
55. |
United States of America |
Baseball |
|
56. |
Venezuela |
Baseball |
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