Sports
The popularity of a particular sport varies from region to region and also depends on the culture in the area. In some countries sports are promoted by the government who provide the facilities as well as a stipend for upcoming sports persons. In other countries, large companies sponsor sports persons as part of their branding efforts.
Today, television viewership is considered to be one of the best indicators of the popularity of a particular sport. Some of the popular sports are:
- Soccer (Football)
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Rugby
- Badminton