Introduction
A National Sport is an essential part of the culture of a nation. While some sports are de facto (not established by law), national sports, as baseball is in the United States, while others are de jure (established by law) national sports, as lacrosse and ice hockey are in Canada. National Sport does not necessarily have to be the most played or most followed, for example: Cricket has the most following in India but Field Hockey is the national sport. The article National Sport lists the national sport of different countries..
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National Sports - Different Countries.
| Country | National Sport | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Buzkashi |  |
| Anguilla | Yacht Racing |  |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cricket |  |
| Argentina | Pato |  |
| Australia | Cricket |  |
| Bahamas | Sloop |  |
| Bangladesh | Kabaddi |  |
| Barbados | Cricket |  |
| Bermuda | Cricket |  |
| Bhutan | Archery |  |
| Brazil | Capoeira |  |
| Canada | Ice Hockey (Winter) |  |
| Lacrosse (Summer) |  |
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| Chile | Chilean Rodeo |  |
| China | Table Tennis |  |
| Colombia | Tejo |  |
| Colombia Association | Football |  |
| Cuba | Baseball |  |
| Dominican | Republic Baseball |  |
| England | Cricket |  |
| Estonia | Basketball |  |
| Finland | Pesäpallo |  |
| France | Football |  |
| Georgia | Rugby Union |  |
| Grenada | Cricket |  |
| Guyana | Cricket |  |
| Hungary | Water polo |  |
| India | Field Hockey |  |
| Ireland | Gaelic Games |  |
| Israel | Football |  |
| Iran | Wrestling |  |
| Indonesia | Badminton |  |
| Iceland | Handball |  |
| Jamaica | Cricket |  |
| Japan | Judo |  |
| Korea (Rep.) | TaeKwonDo |  |
| Latvia | Basketball (Summer Sport) |  |
| Ice Hockey (Winter Sport) |  |
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| Lithuania | Football |  |
| Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar | Rugby Union |  |
| Malaysia | Badminton |  |
| Mauritius | Football |  |
| Mongolia | Archery |  |
| Mongolian wrestling |  |
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| Horse racing |  |
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| Mexico | Charrería |  |
| Nepal | Dandi Biyo |  |
| New Zealand | Rugby Union |  |
| Norway | Skiing |  |
| Pakistan | Field Hockey |  |
| Papua New Guinea | Rugby League |  |
| Peru | Paleta Frontón |  |
| Philippines | Arnis |  |
| Puerto | Rico Paso Fino |  |
| Russia | Chess |  |
| Slovenia Alpine | Skiing |  |
| Sri Lanka | Volleyball |  |
| Switzerland | Shooting, Gymnastics |  |
| Scotland | Golf |  |
| Spain | Human war |  |
| Bull-war |  |
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| Turkey | Wrestling |  |
| Jereed |  |
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| Uganda | Football (Soccer) |  |
| United States | Baseball |  |
| Uruguay | Gaucho |  |
| Venezuela | Baseball |  |
| Wales | Rugby Union |  |