Any sports or game is designated as the national game of the country either on the basis of its popularity or based on its historical connection with that country. This article will give the list of Countries and their national games which is an important topic for aspirants of various competitive or Government exams.
|
S. No. |
Name of Countries |
National Game |
|
1. |
Afghanistan |
Buzkashi |
|
2. |
Antigua and Barbuda |
Cricket |
|
3. |
Argentina |
Pato |
|
4. |
Australia |
Cricket and Australian Rules Football (AFL) |
|
5. |
Bangladesh |
Kabaddi |
|
6. |
Barbados |
Cricket |
|
7. |
Bermuda |
Cricket |
|
8. |
Bhutan |
Archery |
|
9. |
Brazil |
Capoeira |
|
10. |
Bulgaria |
Weightlifting |
|
11. |
Canada |
Ice hockey (In Winter) & Lacrosse (In Summer) |
|
12. |
Chile |
Chilean rodeo |
|
13. |
China |
Table Tennis |
|
14. |
Cuba |
Baseball |
|
15. |
Czech Republic |
Ice Hockey |
|
16. |
Dominican Republic |
Baseball |
|
17. |
England |
Cricket |
|
18. |
France |
Football |
|
19. |
Haiti |
Football |
|
20. |
Hungary |
Water polo |
|
21. |
Israel |
Football |
|
22. |
Italy |
Football |
|
23. |
Indonesia |
Badminton |
|
24. |
Lithuania |
Basketball |
|
25. |
Iran |
Wrestling |
|
26. |
Jamaica |
Cricket |
|
27. |
Japan |
Sumo Wrestling |
|
28. |
Malaysia |
Sepak Takraw |
|
29. |
Mongolia |
Mongolian wrestling, archery and horse riding. |
|
30. |
Mauritius |
Football |
|
31. |
Mexico |
Charreria |
|
32. |
Nepal |
Dandi Biyo |
|
33. |
New Zealand |
Rugby union |
|
34. |
Norway |
Skiing |
|
35. |
Pakistan |
Field Hockey |
|
36. |
Philippines |
Arnis |
|
37. |
Poland |
Football |
|
38. |
Peru |
Paleta Frontón |
|
39. |
Russia |
Bandy |
|
40. |
Scotland |
Golf |
|
41. |
Serbia |
Basketball, water polo, volleyball, and Football |
|
42. |
Slovenia |
Skiing |
|
43. |
South Korea |
Tae-kwon-do |
|
44. |
SriLanka |
Volleyball |
|
45. |
Switzerland |
Shooting and Gymnastics |
|
46. |
Tajikistan |
Gushtigiri |
|
47. |
Turkey |
Oil wrestling |
|
48. |
USA |
Baseball |
|
49. |
Venezuela |
Baseball |
