Countries and their National Games : Games were introduced to encourage people to participate, unite them as a nation, improve physical fitness, and provide entertainment. They have successfully fulfilled these goals and have been celebrated across nations for years. Some games are more popular in certain parts of the world and based on their popularity and historical significance, some countries have officially designated them as their national sport.
Check Countries and their National Games provided in the article below.List of Countries and their National Games | |
Name of Countries | National Games |
Afghanistan | Buzkashi ( DeFacto ) |
Antigua and Barbuda | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
Argentina | Pato ( DeJure – 1953) |
Australia | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
Bangladesh | Kabaddi ( DeJure – 1972) |
Barbados | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
Bermuda | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
Bhutan | Archery ( DeJure – 1971) |
Brazil | Capoeira ( DeJure – 1972) |
Bulgaria | Weightlifting ( DeFacto ) |
Canada | Ice hockey (Winter) & Lacrosse (Summer) ( DeJure – 1994) |
Chile | Chilean rodeo ( DeJure – 1962) |
China | Ping Pong (Table Tennis) ( DeFacto ) |
Cuba | Baseball ( DeFacto ) |
Columbia | Tejo ( DeJure – 2000) |
Czech Republic | Ice Hockey ( DeFacto ) |
Dominican Republic | Baseball ( DeFacto ) |
England | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
France | Football ( Defacto ) |
Haiti | Soccer ( DeFacto ) |
Hungary | Water Polo ( DeFacto ) |
India | Field Hockey ( DeFacto ) (Otherwise Undeclared) |
Israel | Football ( DeFacto ) |
Italy | Football ( DeFacto ) |
Indonesia | Badminton ( DeFacto ) |
Lithuania | Basketball ( DeFacto ) |
Iran | Wrestling ( DeFacto ) |
Jamaica | Cricket ( DeFacto ) |
Japan | Sumo Wrestling ( DeFacto ) |
Malaysia | Sepak Takraw ( DeFacto ) |
Mongolia | Archery, Mongolian wrestling and horse riding (De Facto) |
Mauritius | Football ( DeFacto ) |
Mexico | Charreria ( DeJure – 1933) |
Nepal | Dandi Biyo (Till 2017), Volleyball ( DeJure – 2017) |
New Zealand | Rugby ( DeFacto ) |
Norway | Cross-country skiing ( DeFacto ) |
Namibia | Rugby ( DeJure – 2018) |
Pakistan | Field Hockey ( DeFacto ) |
Philippines | Arnis ( DeJure – 2009) |
Poland | Football ( DeFacto ) |
Peru | Paleta Frontón ( DeFacto ) |
Puerto Rico (united States) | Paso Fino ( DeJure – 1966) |
Russia | Bandy ( DeFacto ) |
Scotland | Golf ( DeFacto ) |
Serbia | Volleyball, Football, basketball and water polo ( DeFacto ) |
Slovenia | Alpine Skiing ( DeFacto ) |
South Korea | Tae-kwon-do ( DeJure – 2018) |
SriLanka | Volleyball ( DeFacto ) |
Switzerland | Shooting and Gymnastics ( DeFacto ) |
Tajikistan | Gushtigiri- type of wrestling ( DeFacto ) |
Turkey | Oil wrestling ( DeFacto ) |
USA | Baseball ( DeFacto ) |
Uruguay | Destrezas Criollas ( DeJure – 2006) |
Venezuela | Baseball ( DeFacto ) |