Playing sports has been an essential part of the humans life. Different types of sports had been practiced from early times for enjoyment, entertainment and physical activity. Playing sports not only helps in improving the physical fitness of a person but also helps in providing the mental satisfaction, relaxation and a sense of joyful experience. In todays world sports has been commercialized and different sports are played in different parts of the world which is enjoyed by the people.

Below are the 19 sports which are mostly played worldwide.

• Wrestling: It is one of the oldest sports which exist today and it is quite famous among the people. Since the wrestlers showcase the huge potential of physical strength, agility, and flexibility which is the reason why it is liked by the people widely.
• Table tennis: This sport began in the early 19th century in England and became quite famous as the ping pong game since it was the indoor version of the lawn tennis which needed to be played in the table. Now, this is quite famous in the world and especially in China, Korea, and Japan.
• Skiing: It is a very popular winter sports which is generally played in countries where there is an adequate amount of snowfall. It is basically gliding in the snow which is done by the skis.
• Field Hockey: This is one of the most popular sports around the globe, which is played by a different nation. Earlier termed as Shinty this sports comes from early Greece era which is now quite popular among the people.
• Bowling: It is basically a leisure indoor sports which are played in the bowling alley. In this player generally, throw the ball using different techniques and methods to pin down the target. This sportsbelongs from the ancient Egyptian era.
• Track and Field: It is one of the most popular and watched sports in the world. Coming from the ancient Olympic era where different players compete against one another to complete the race fastest.
• Cycling : As the name suggests different players compete against each other to complete the race first by cycling. The world-famous competition Tour de France started in the early 20th century in France which is currently been watched by millions of people around the world.
• Formula 1: It is one of the most popular sports in the world. Here racer drives their high end upgraded formula 1 cars in the racing circuit to win the race. In the year there are different Grand Prix which is been organized in different countries.
• Boxing: Instead of its violence it remains one of the most popular sports which is played. Earlier with almost no rules, it was the most brutal sports where one of the players use to die. But today it is loved among the people since it is played with a lot of rules and strict regulations.
• Volleyball: It is one of the most played sports in the world. With minimal setup and equipments it is one of the widely loved sports among the youths. Originated in 1895, this sports became popular in no time because of its uniqueness.
• Lawn Tennis: Originated from England it is one of the prestigious and high-profile sports in the world. There are 4 grand slams which is organized in 4 different countries and it is loved by the people all over the world.
• Cricket : It is the sports which is quite famous and popular among the people in South Asian countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Originated from England which became the national sports till 18th century and became popular later on, is quite admired and enjoyed worldwide.
• Rugby: It is one of the most popular sports among people worldwide because of its playing skills and fastness. Originated in England, it is also one of the violent sports in the world and it is mainly popular and played in North and South America.
• Ice Hockey: It is the modern version of the thousand-year-old filed hockey. Unlike field hockey it is the indoor version of the same which is played in an ice-rink and players wears the ice-skates to play the match.
• Baseball : This is the revolutionary American game which comes from the English origin is quite famous among the people and the world and is mostly played in the major parts of Europe and the Americas. It is basically a outdoor game which is played with a bat and a ball.
• Golf: It is one of the prestigious sports which is played by elite people. In this, a golfer has to put the ball in a series of holes while using a hitting stick called club in the minimum attempts. It is a very popular sports which is generally been played worldwide as a leisure sports.
• Basketball: It has grown in huge sporting event worldwide among the people as it been played in almost all the countries. It is generally played in a court between two teams one team has to pick the ball the shoot it in the basket of other team and preventing the baskets from the opponent team in their court.
• Football: This sport does not need any introduction or description, as it is one of the most played sports in the world and liked by a most number of people around the club. According to the sources this sports origination dates back to early Chinese civilization but now it is the most loved, enjoyed and played sports in the world.
• Badminton: It is one of the most played indoor sports in the country like India, China, Thailand, Korea and Japan. It is basically a different version of lawn tennis which is been played by racquets in a small indoor court where one has to put the shuttle cock across the net which is tied between the two players. It can be played between two players as well as four players.

Apart from allthese there various sports like American Football, Rafting, Lacrosse, Handball,Hurling, Polo, Water Polo which is quite famous and played around the globe,but these above mentioned sports are the mostly played ones.