Any sports which is designated as the national sport of a country either on the basis of the popularity of the game on the basis of its historical connect from that country. In this article, we have listed the national games of the countries which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.
A game is a structured form of play which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to the participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators. Any sports which is designated as the national sport of a country either on the basis of the popularity of the game on the basis of its historical connect from that country.The national games of the countries are considered to be important for the country or are significant for their cultural values.
List of countries and their national games
Name of Countries |
National Game |
| Afghanistan | Buzkashi |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Cricket |
| Argentina | Pato |
| Australia | Cricket and Australian Rules Football (AFL) |
| Bangladesh | Kabaddi |
| Barbados | Cricket |
| Bermuda | Cricket |
| Brazil | Capoeira |
| Bulgaria | Weightlifting |
| Canada | Ice hockey (In Winter) & Lacrosse (In Summer) |
| Chile | Chilean rodeo |
| China | Table Tennis |
| Cuba | Baseball |
| Czech Republic | Ice Hockey |
| Dominican Republic | Baseball |
| England | Cricket |
| France | Football |
| Haiti | Football |
| Hungary | Water polo |
| India | Hockey |
| Israel | Football |
| Italy | Football |
| Indonesia | Badminton |
| Lithuania | Basketball |
| Iran | Wrestling |
| Jamaica | Cricket |
| Japan | Sumo Wrestling |
| Malaysia | Sepak Takraw |
| Mongolia | Mongolian wrestling, archery and horse riding |
| Mauritius | Football |
| Mexico | Charreria |
| Nepal | Dandi Biyo |
| New Zealand | Rugby union |
| Norway | Cross-country skiing |
| Pakistan | Hockey |
| Philippines | Arnis |
| Poland | Football |
| Peru | Paleta Frontón |
| Russia | Bandy |
| Scotland | Golf |
| Serbia | Football, basketball, volleyball and water polo |
| Slovenia | Skiing |
| South Korea | Tae-kwon-do |
| SriLanka | Volleyball |
| Switzerland | Shooting and Gymnastics |
| Tajikistan | Gushtigiri |
| Turkey | Oil wrestling |
| USA | Baseball |
| Venezuela | Baseball |
National Game or National Sport of the country is an intrinsic part of their culture. The above list of countries and their national games is usefull for both the sports lovers and for the aspirants of different competitive examinations.