Top 10 Sports in the World

Almost every person is into some sport or the other, be it playing or following. So what's followed the most? Which are the top 10 sports in the world? Let's have a look.
Top 10 Sports in the World
There are so many different games and sports that interests people all over the world. Some sports are played regionally, and little known in other parts of the world. Others are a little more popular, and then there are some that nearly every person on this planet has either seen or played.

This is mostly decided by the number of fans, the number of people that play the game, stadiums and facilities worldwide, tournaments held all over, merchandise sold and used, etc.

World Top 10 Sports

RANK SPORT FAN BASE POPULARITY
1 Football (Soccer) 3.5 Billion Europe, Africa, Asia, America.
2 Cricket 2.5 Billion Asia, Australia, UK.
3 Field Hockey 2 Billion Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia.
4 Tennis 1 Billion Europe, Asia, America.
5 Volleyball 900 Million Europe, Australia, Asia, America.
6 Table Tennis 850 Million Europe, Africa, Asia, America.
7 Baseball 500 Million America, Japan.
8 Golf 450 Million Europe, Asia, America, Canada.
9 American Football 400 Million America.
10 Basketball 400 Million Europe, Africa, Asia, America, Australia.

So what sport are you into?

By Clifford Aga
Published: 11/10/2009
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