List of major countries of the world and their national sports:
Here is a list of countries from all over the world and their national sports. Generally questions related to countries and their national sports are asked in competitive examinations. If you are preparing for various competitive exams like: IAS, Teacher, UPSC, PCS, SSC, Bank, MBA and other government jobs, then you must know about the countries of the world and their national sports.
List of countries of the world and their national sports:
| Country Name | National Sports | Description |
| Afghanistan | Buzkashi - Buzkashi (also known as Kopar, Kupari and Ulak Tartish) | Not established by law |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cricket | Not established by law |
| Argentina | Pato | Not established by law |
| Australia | Cricket | Established by law – 1953 |
| Bangladesh | Kabaddi | Established by law – 1972 |
| Barbados | Cricket | Not established by law |
| Bermuda | Cricket | Not established by law |
| Bhutan | Archery | Established by law – 1971 |
| Brazil | Capoeira | Established by law – 1972 |
| Bulgaria | Weightlifting | Not established by law |
| Canada | Ice hockey (in winter) and lacrosse (in summer) | Established by law – 1994 |
| Chile | Chilean rodeo | Established by law – 1962 |
| China | Ping Pong (Table Tennis) | Not established by law |
| Cuba | Baseball | Not established by law |
| Colombia | Tejo | Established by law – 2000 |
| Czech Republic | Ice hockey | Not established by law |
| Dominican Republic | Baseball | Not established by law |
| England | Cricket | Not established by law |
| France | Football | Not established by law |
| Haiti | Football (Soccer) | Not established by law |
| Hungary | Water Polo | Not established by law |
| India | Field hockey | Not established by law |
| Israel | Football | Not established by law |
| Italy | Football | Not established by law |
| Indonesia | Badminton | Not established by law |
| Lithuania | Basketball | Not established by law |
| Iran | Wrestling | Not established by law |
| Jamaica | Cricket | Not established by law |
| Japan | Sumo wrestling | Not established by law |
| Malaysia | Sepak Takraw - Similar to volleyball or badminton. Players cannot use their hands to play | Not established by law |
| Mongolia | Mongolian wrestling, archery and horse riding | Not established by law |
| Mauritius | Football | Not established by law |
| Mexico | Charreria – similar to rodeo | Established by law – 1933 |
| Nepal | Dandi Biyo - Indian gilli danda (as of 2017) similar to volleyball | Established by law – 2017 |
| New Zealand | Rugby | Not established by law |
| Norway | Cross-country skiing | Not established by law |
| Namibia | Rugby | Established by law – 2018 |
| Pakistan | Field hockey | Not established by law |
| Philippines | Arnis - type of fighting art | Established by law – 2009 |
| Poland | Football | Not established by law |
| Peru | Paleta Frontón - type of tennis | Not established by law |
| Puerto Rico (United States) | Paso Fino | Established by law – 1966 |
| Russia | Bandy - a form of ice hockey | Not established by law |
| Scotland | Golf | Not established by law |
| Serbia | Football, basketball, volleyball and water polo | Not established by law |
| Slovenia | Alpine Skiing | Not established by law |
| South Korea | Tae-kwon-do | Established by law – 2018 |
| Sri Lanka | Volleyball | Not established by law |
| Switzerland | Shooting and gymnastics | Not established by law |
| Tajikistan | Gushtigiri - type of wrestling | Not established by law |
| Türkiye | Oil wrestling | Not established by law |
| USA | Baseball | Not established by law |
| Uruguay | Destrezas Criollas | Established by law – 2006 |
| Venezuela | Baseball | Not established by law |
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