10 Most Popular Sports In The World
3. Basketball
In third place is basketball with a global fanbase of approximately 2.2 billion people. Basketball has not gained much of a following in Europe or Africa, but it is very popular in Canada, China, Japan, the Philippines, and in the USA. It is popular largely because of its fast-paced action and skillful plays.
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Numerous countries are home to professional basketball leagues, and America’s NBA is the largest of all. It is also an Olympic sport, while there is also a Basketball World Cup. The best players can earn vast sums in salaries, while huge sponsorship deals are also available to in-demand players.
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