SportsPopular Sports in BritainMany international sports were introduced by the British who take their leisure time very seriously. There is widespread participation in sport in Britain. Brief IntroductionAssociation football Football (or "soccer" as it is colloquially called), the most popular sport in England as well as in Europe, has its traditional home in England where it was developed in the 19th century. There are many football games such as FA Cup games, the Premier League and the World Cup.Rugby The game "Rugby" was invented at Rugby School in Warwich shire in the early19th century. It has two branches :Rugby Union and Rugby league.cricket Cricket, the most typically English of sports, has been in existence since the16th century. On an international level, 5-day Cornhill Test Matches. Tennis Although tennis has been played for centuries, the modern game originated in England in late 19th. The main tournament is the annual Wimbledon fortnight, one of the 4 tennis "Grand Slam" tournaments. Popular sports……• Horse racing• Hockey • Netball• Golf • Cycling• Snooker• Boxing• Skiing• Etc…Sports in CanadadevelopmentHockey NHL (National Hockey League) "National Lacrosse Association" 1961 "Canadian Sports Advisory Council," instead of "Canadian Amateur Sports Federation" In 1968, the Government significantly increased funding for sports, strengthened competition and mass sports, entertainment and work. Classification government and civil points National Sports Federation is a national sports governing bodies responsible for sports and entertainment to the Government's policy advice and organizing the National Games. Sports Eventsleading dental G. Bierce the first minister of hockey rules, known as the "fa...
