Fri Oct 4th / All-in Global / Archived
Top 10 Sports?
We changed the criteria and revised the list of the 10 most popular sports in the world.
This top10zen article from December 2014 listed the 10 most popular sports in the world. It was interesting to note that all of them without exception, were ball sports. Obvious omissions therefore included Formula1, athletics, gymnastics, cycling, swimming and fighting sports such as boxing, judo and MMA. That sounds about right… with one exception.
We’ll consider if this list sounds reasonable but first let’s go back a step and consider the definition of ‘popular’.
The criteria for ‘’popular’’ in the article is quite simply ‘’number of fans worldwide.’ And that definition seems a little too simplistic. For starters, what’s a fan? Someone who quite likes a sport, someone who watches it at least once a week on TV, someone who goes and watches it live, someone who reads about it online? Far too vague. And secondly, whatever they mean by a ‘fan’’, that shouldn’t be the only criteria. So we’re going to establish our own criteria. In addition to people who watch a sport on TV, online or live we’re going to consider the number of people who actively participate in it themselves. Sports also get bonus points for being popular in a huge number of countries rather than just being popular in a couple of countries with huge populations and we’ll also consider other factors on an ad-hoc basis. So this obviously isn’t an exact science but let’s see how this Top 10 holds up against our criteria.
1. Soccer- No arguments. Perhaps the only true global game, played by all, watched by all, attracting the most Media coverage and Social media interest. No doubt.
2. Cricket- At first glance, a dubious selection at Number 2. But when pretty much the whole population of huge countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh follow it like a religion, it certainly has the sheer number of fans behind it. In addition to those three countries it’s played at school, university and semi pro level in England, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka and has recently grown in popularity in countries like Afghanistan, Ireland and even Oman. It’s also becoming far more popular amongst women, both as fans and as players, and growing in Social Media presence, mostly thanks to the Indian Premier League.
3. Field Hockey- We’re very suspicious about the apparent 2 Billion fans and find it’s somewhat limited to former Commonwealth countries so doesn’t have global appeal. Outside the Olympics it has little TV coverage and is rarely mentioned in traditional media or Social Media. It’s not staying at Number 3 for long.
4. Tennis- TV audience, check. Global appeal, check. Spectators at live events, check. Media interest, check. Factor in the millions of tennis clubs round the world and popularity amongst children and teenagers as an after-school sport and it’s right up there. It’s two problems are that tennis courts are expensive and it can’t be played in the rain or else it might have been further up.
5. Volleyball- Even combining beach and floor volleyball, it’s hard to accept it has 900 million fans. Both are popular at the Olympics and there are solid fans of it in most European countries, China and most of South America with plenty of enthusiasts at amateur level. Still, looks a bit high at 5.
6. Table Tennis- Hugely popular in China and a few other Asian countries but very much a minority sport in the rest of the world. China’s dominance at the biggest events- most notably the Olympics- has made it boring for TV viewers and the absence of real characters in the sport limits its appeal and Media coverage.
7. Baseball- No longer just an American sport with a big following in a lot of South and Central America and Japan. The MLB is big business with a big live and TV following and the popularity of Fantasy Baseball keeps people interested but there are parts of the world where people simply don’t care about it.
8. Golf- One of the few truly global sports, played in just about every country in the world at amateur level. Because just about every major country has at least one player in the Top 100, it’s also got a huge TV following around the world and the talent, charisma and fighting qualities of Tiger Woods gave it a huge boost in the late 90s and noughties. Sponsorship of major tournaments by major brands has further widened its reach.
9. Basketball- Popular in most European countries, China, Australia, some of South America and of course the USA. More than any other US Sport, the NBA is followed all over the world on TV whilst the top leagues elsewhere are well attended in terms of spectators. Because of its simplicity (you basically just need a hoop and a ball to play), it’s popular on the streets and at school and university level.
10. American Football- The clue is in the name. Hugely popular Stateside but very much a cult following outside North America. Yes, the Superbowl is one is one of the most-watched sports events in the world on TV but that’s just one night a year.
9 of the 10 remain in the list but some in a different order. We’re scrapping field hockey and replacing it with athletics, which includes recreational running and jogging. It’s arguably the most popular of all Olympic sports and has a big TV following for the major events with superstar athletes like Usain Bolt and Yelena Isinbayeva making sure the Media is always interested.
Revised Top 10
1: Football/Soccer
2: Cricket
3: Tennis
4: Golf
5: Basketball
6: Volleyball
7: Athletics
8: Baseball
9: Table Tennis
10: American Football
This is a super great love here you blog i contents to come.
I cannot thank you enough for the article post.Much thanks again. Awesome.
It’s going to be end of mine day, however before ending I am readingthis great article to improve my knowledge.
wow, awesome blog article.Thanks Again.
I love what you guys tend to be up too. This sort of clever work and coverage! Keep up the awesome works guys I’ve added you guys to my personal blogroll.
Hi my friend! I want to say that this post is awesome, nice written and come with almost all important infos. I’d like to look extra posts like this .
That is a very good tip particularly to those new to the blogosphere. Brief but very accurate infoÖ Thank you for sharing this one. A must read article!
Amazing! Its genuinely awesome piece of writing, Ihave got much clear idea regarding from this article.
Hi, this weekend is pleasant in favor of me, since this moment i am reading this impressive educational article here at my house.
Good way of telling, and nice post to get facts regarding my presentation subject matter, which i am going to deliver in college.
Aw, this was a really nice post. Finding the time and actual effort to produce a really good articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I hesitate a whole lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.
If you deposit £400, you’ll only get £300 as this is thelimit set in the offer you.
Thank you ever so for you blog article.Really thank you! Much obliged.Loading…
natural treatments for ed – erectile dysfunction pills platinum 2000 microgynon ed family planning pills
An intriguing discussion is worth comment. There’s no doubt that that you should write more on this subject matter, it might not be a taboo subject but typically folks don’t speak about such issues. To the next! Cheers!
Hey, thanks for the blog post. Will read on…
Hi my loved one! I want to say that this article is amazing, great written and comewith approximately all important infos. I would like to peer more posts like this .
I love the way you have actually concluded this blog post …
I will immediately snatch your rss feed as I can’t in finding your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service.Do you have any? Kindly permit me realkize in otder that I could subscribe.Thanks.
Heya are using WordPress for your blog platform?I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you need any html coding expertise to make your own blog?Any help would be really appreciated!
Aw, this was a really good post. Taking the time and actual effort to make a great article… but what can I say… I procrastinate awhole lot and don’t manage to get nearly anything done.
This is my first time go to see at here and iam in fact impressed to read all at alone place.
Aw, this was an incredibly nice post. Finding the time and actual effort to produce a superb article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never seem to get anything done.
Asking questions are in fact nice thing if you are not understanding anything fully, but this paragraph provides good understanding even.
top erection pills best ed treatment – medications online
Highly descriptive blog, I liked that bit.Will there be a part 2?
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Finding the time and actual effort to make a really good articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I put things off a whole lot and never manage to get anything done.
Once I initially commented I clicked the -Notify me when new feedback are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any manner you’ll be able to take away me from that service? Thanks!
Thank you for any other magnificent post. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such an ideal manner of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am at the search for such info.
chloroquine moa hydroxychloroquine coronavirus chloroquine cvs
I always was concerned in this topic and still am, thank you for putting up.
Hi there colleagues, its fantastic piece of writing concerning cultureand entirelydefined, keep it up all the time.
What a material of un-ambiguity and preserveness of valuable knowledge about unpredicted emotions.
Hey! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the great work!
hello!,I like your writing very so much! proportion we be in contact more approximately your article on AOL? I need an expert in this space to solve my problem. Maybe that is you! Having a look ahead to see you.
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for เครดิตฟรี ไม่มีเงื่อนไข
Im grateful for the blog article. Much obliged.
When someone writes an post he/she maintains the plan of a user in his/her brain that how a user can understand it.So that’s why this post is great. Thanks!
Hello! I wiwh to ssay that tyis post is awesome,great written and come with approximately all important infos.I’d like to look extra posts likie this! 🙂
A round of applause for your blog. Cool.
Looking forward to reading more. Great article.Much thanks again. Much obliged.
I really like and appreciate your post.Thanks Again. Really Great.
Really informative blog. Fantastic.
This is my first time visit at here and i am in fact pleassant to read everthing at single place.
Very good blog.Thanks Again. Want more.
Looking forward to reading more. Great blog post.Much thanks again. Awesome.
Hello There. I found your blog using msn. This is avery well written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post.I’ll certainly comeback.
Thanks for the blog post. Cool.
A big thank you for your blog article.Really thank you! Cool.
Nice replies in return of this query with solid arguments and describing the whole thingconcerning that.
I value the blog post.Thanks Again. Fantastic.
Your style is unique compared to other folks I haveread stuff from. Thank you for posting when you’vegot the opportunity, Guess I will just book mark this blog.
Wow, great article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
Appreciate you sharing, great blog.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.
Enjoyed every bit of your blog article.Really thank you! Cool.
Hey, thanks for the blog. Much obliged.
Im obliged for the blog article.Much thanks again. Awesome.
Great article post.Much thanks again.
Thank you for your blog article.Thanks Again. Great.
wow, awesome article.Really thank you!
how to write a letter to a hiring manager – help write my paper pay for research papers
I really enjoy the post.Thanks Again. Cool.
My brother suggested I might like this blog. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine just how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
I cannot thank you enough for the article.Really thank you! Really Cool.
resume cover letter writing an executive summary for a research paper people who write research papers for you
Enjoyed every bit of your blog.Really thank you! Really Cool.
Really appreciate you sharing this post.Thanks Again.
wow, awesome blog.Thanks Again. Keep writing.
Im obliged for the blog post. Much obliged.
wow, awesome post.Really thank you! Great.
Thanks so much for the blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Great.
tinder app , tinder sign upbrowse tinder for free
ブランドストール/スカーフスーパーコピー代引きCopper Sulphate Crystal
This was to protect them from ghosts and demons. Peace,
I think this is a real great post.Really thank you! Fantastic.
I am so grateful for your article.Really looking forward to read more.
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for minecraft
Nice response in return of this query with firmarguments and describing all about that.
writing a dissertation for dummies psychology dissertation
Amazing things here. I am very glad to look your post.Thank you so much and I’m looking ahead to touch you.Will you please drop me a mail?
I like reading through an article that will make people think. Also, many thanks for permitting me to comment!
Good way of describing, and fastidious post to take data about my presentation topic, which i am going to presentin institution of higher education.
Very informative blog post. Really Great.
Hi! I could have sworn Iíve been to your blog before but after going through some of the articles I realized itís new to me. Regardless, Iím definitely delighted I stumbled upon it and Iíll be bookmarking it and checking back often!
Very good written story. It will be useful to anyone who employess it, as well as yours truly :). Keep doing what you are doing – looking forward to more posts.
Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed! Extremely useful info particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such info a lot. I was looking for this certain info for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.
Wow, great article. Great.
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.I don’t know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous bloggerif you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!
z-pack online pharmacy best canadian online pharmacies
I wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely loved everylittle bit of it. I’ve got you book-marked to look at new stuff you post…
I think this is a real great blog post.Much thanks again. Cool.
I will right away seize your rss as I can not in findingyour email subscription link or e-newsletter service.Do you have any? Kindly permit me realize in order that Imay subscribe. Thanks.
This is one awesome blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Much obliged.
Thank you for your post.Thanks Again.
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.I do not know who you are but certainly yyou are going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!
Wow, great article post.Much thanks again. Will read on…
Great, thanks for sharing this article post.Really thank you! Want more.
Really Appreciate this update, is there any way I can get an alert email every time you publish a new post?
Really informative post.Really thank you! Fantastic. canadian pharmaceuticals online
Hey very cool site!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds also…I am happy to find a lot of useful information here in the post, we need work out more strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .
moira_barker@gmail.com
Very neat blog article.Much thanks again. Keep writing.
This article is in fact a nice one it helps new internet visitors, who are wishing in favor ofblogging.
Hello my loved one! I wish to say that this article is awesome, great written and include almost all vital infos. I would like to peer more posts like this .
Thanks so much for the article.Thanks Again. Really Great.
Im obliged for the post.Really looking forward to read more.
Great, thanks for sharing this post.Really looking forward to read more. Great.
Major thankies for the post.Really thank you! Awesome.
Awesome post.Thanks Again. Really Cool.
I really enjoy the blog article.Really thank you! Great.
Wow, great blog post.Much thanks again. Great.
I really liked your blog post.Thanks Again. Keep writing.
A big thank you for your article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
Great, thanks for sharing this blog article.Really thank you! Awesome.Loading…
However, if you like to mod However, if you like to mod
We’re a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community. Your site offered us with useful info to work on. You have done an impressive process and our entire group will be thankful to you.
Hey, thanks for the article post.Much thanks again. Awesome.
Awesome forum posts. Regards.how to write a thesis for a persuasive essay essay typer i need a ghostwriter
I’m not sure where you’re getting your information, but good topic.I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.Thanks for magnificent information I was looking for this information for my mission.
Im obliged for the article.Really thank you! Cool.
Hey, thanks for the blog.Really thank you! Want more.
Wow, great blog post.Much thanks again. Really Great.
Wow, hervorragend Blog-Layout! Wie lange bloggst du schon? du hast das Bloggen einfach aussehen lassen. Das Gesamtbild Ihrer Site ist großartig, sowie der Inhalt!
What’s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve found It absolutely useful and it has helped me out loads. I hope to contribute & assist other users like its helped me. Good job.
generic ivermectin for humans ivermectin news
Aw, this was a really good post. Spending some time and actual effort to generate a top notch article… but what can I say… I hesitate a whole lot and don’t manage to get anything done.
I do accept as true with all of the ideas you’ve offered on your post.They are very convincing and can certainly work.Still, the posts are very brief for novices.May just you please prolong them a bit from next time?Thank you for the post.
Thank you for sharing your info. I really appreciate yourefforts and I am waiting for your further writeups thank you once again.
This is the right web site for everyone who hopes to understand this topic. You understand so much its almost tough to argue with you (not that I really would want to…HaHa). You definitely put a fresh spin on a topic that has been written about for ages. Great stuff, just great.
I like what you guys are up too. This kind of clever work andreporting! Keep up the terrific works guys I’ve added you guys to my own blogroll.
Hello, thank you in regard to information! I repost in Facebook
I hope you’ll enjoy the if you like to be among clenbuterol
Howdy! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with SEO?I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good success.If you know of any please share. Appreciate it!
Enjoyed every bit of your blog. Keep writing.
Hello, this weekend is good designed for me, since this pointin time i am reading this wonderful informative paragraph here at my residence.
This is my first time pay a visit at here andi am actually happy to read everthing at alone place.
You’ve made some really good points there. I looked on the web to find out more about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this web site.
Jzdsvo – compare and contrast essay Ahddqr ztvemy
This is nicely put! !high school essay writing how to write an informative essay need an essay written
Major thankies for the blog post.Really looking forward to read more. Really Cool.
Hello i am kavin, its my first occasion to commenting anywhere, when i read thisparagraph i thought i could also create comment due to this brilliant post.
I reckon something truly special in this website.
My website: cartoon porn
wow, awesome post.Thanks Again. Awesome.
Thanks for sharing, this is a fantastic article post.Thanks Again. Want more.
Having an interior designer is incredibly important since they have the knowledge and experience to help transform a space into something functional and aesthetically pleasing. Interior designers know how to balance colour, texture, furniture, and other design elements to create the desired look. They are creative problem solvers and can work their magic in any space from small closets to large outdoor decks. With an expert’s eye for detail, your own ideas can be refined and executed perfectly, elevating your space both functionally and aesthetically. Thank you for providing this content and helping us recognize the importance of hiring an interior designer!
I’ll immediately snatch your rss as I can not to find youre-mail subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you’ve any?Kindly permit me realize in order that I could subscribe.Thanks. 0mniartist asmr
I am not sure where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this information for my mission.
Extremely nutritious as well proscar order best on line pharmacy 25, 26 The echocardiogram is likely to be normal in early disease despite abnormalities in CMR and 18 F FDG PET
An interesting discussion is definitely worthcomment. I believe that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo matter but generally folks don’t speak about these issues.To the next! Kind regards!!
hydrochlorothiazide/lisinopril lisinopril a beta blocker
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Taking the time and actual effort to generate a good articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I procrastinate a whole lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.
After I originally commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I receive 4 emails with the exact same comment. There has to be an easy method you can remove me from that service? Cheers.
I have been reading out a few of your posts and it’s pretty nice stuff. I will definitely bookmark your blog.
You can definitely see your skills in the paintings you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.
Great, thanks for sharing this blog post.Much thanks again. Great.
It’s hard to find well-informed people for this subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about!Thanks
I really liked your article post.Thanks Again. Really Great.
I love it when folks get together and share views. Great website, stick with it!
zoloft reviews does zoloft help with anxiety
dr syed haider ivermectin how much ivermectin paste to give a dog for mange
Very descriptive article, I enjoyed that bit. Will there be apart 2?
Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a superb article… but what can I say… I hesitate a lot and never manage to get anything done.
Hello, mates extremely informative post. Truly looking forward to reading more. Many thanks for sharing your info.
Whats Taking place i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve discovered It positively helpful and it has helped me out loads. I’m hoping to contribute & assist different customers like its helped me. Good job.
I like it when folks get together and share opinions.Great blog, stick with it!
For the initially time on record, precipitation on Saturday at the summit of Greenland —roughly two miles above sea level — fell as rain and not snow.
Looking forward to reading more. Great blog.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
I could not refrain from commenting. Well written!
An interesting discussion is definitely worth comment. I do think that you need to publish more on this issue, it may not be a taboo matter but generally people don’t talk about such subjects. To the next! All the best!!
Awesome article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
I’m now not sure where you’re getting your info,however good topic. I must spend some time studying more or understandingmore. Thanks for magnificent information I was looking for this information for mymission.
Im thankful for the blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.
Thanks for finally talking about > في لبنان: بعلم الوالد والزوج..هكذا قدمت ربى وعائشة “وجبات اباحية” لزبائن المطاعم!
Great, thanks for sharing this article.Really thank you! Want more.
Greetings! Very useful advice within this post!It’s the little changes that will make the most important changes.Thanks for sharing!
Major thanks for the blog post.Really looking forward to read more. Really Cool.
There is definately a great deal to find out about this topic. I like all of the points you made.
This blog is definitely interesting and also diverting. I have picked a bunch of useful tips out of this blog. I ad love to go back again and again. Thanks!
Thank you, I have just been searching for info about this subject for a while and yours is the greatest I’vecame upon till now. But, what in regards to the conclusion? Are you positive in regards to the supply?
Obviously we can t help the weather and most women complain of more hot flashes in the summer brand name cialis online
It’s actually a cool and helpful piece of info.I am glad that you shared this helpful information with us.Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.
excellent issues altogether, you simply received a new reader. What could you recommend about your put up that you made some days ago? Any sure?
Great, thanks for sharing this blog.Thanks Again. Really Cool.
Hello there! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow youif that would be okay. I’m undoubtedly enjoying yourblog and look forward to new posts.
Hi there, always i used to check blog posts here early in the break of day, as i enjoy tofind out more and more.
Thanks so much for the article.Thanks Again. Awesome.
Very good info. Lucky me I found your blog by accident (stumbleupon). I have book-marked it for later!
Usually I don’t read post on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to check out and do it! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, very great article.
Thank you, I have just been searching for info about this subject for a while and yours is the best I have came upon so far. But, what concerning the bottom line? Are you certain in regards to the supply?
Post writing is also a fun, if you know after that you can write or else it is complicated to write.
Hello there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely glad I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back often!
リアルラブドール 男性のためのダッチワイフを持つことの重要性を調べるセックス人形は次の段階で人為的な意識ですか？ダッチワイフ–なぜ男性は今セックスのために本物の女性を必要としないのですか？sexdollrealistic.comで大人のセックス人形のための購入のヒント
Would you like to leave a message? eat effexor beads Bancorphas taken “significant remedial action” to ensure that itproperly handles customer funds that are meant to be heldseparately.
Good post. I learn something new and challenging on sites I stumbleupon everyday. It will always be helpful to read through articles from other authors and practice something from other web sites.
Awesome blog.Thanks Again. Much obliged.
Hi there, yes this paragraph is genuinely good and I have learned lot of things from it regarding blogging. thanks.
Looking forward to reading more. Great blog article.Thanks Again.
chloroquine uses chloroquine phosphate canada