A sport is an inevitable part of having a meaningful existence, and it can adequately cater to the mental and physical well being of the people. Games can be the principal motivation for team-building and are pursued as a hobby or a career or a part of a fitness program. People from different regions are fascinated with various types of sports and some sports originating from one country has got famous all over the world. Sports Industries have support from a lot of industries who often act as sponsors which helps the enterprises to earn a lot of revenue. There is a continuing debate about the most-watched and top sports in the world. There are many lists available that depict different views of the popularity of the games. These lists seem to contradict very often, and it is difficult to come to mutual consent. Here you can find one of the most official rosters for the top 10 sports in the world. There are many factors that go behind the making of such a record as revenue generation, endorsements, advertisements, presence in social media, etc. Soccer/Football That Soccer is the most popular game in the world and has maximum followers is undoubted without any dispute. Every continent has large followers of soccer, and this game is played in more than 200 countries so is in the top sports in the world. There are more than 4 billion followings all over the world for this fascinating and engaging game. The old soccer has its origin in China while there is evidence that this was also popular in Japan, Greek, and the Romans. Contemporary soccer has its origin in England, and it amassed considerable interest among the masses from here. Now the sport has become very popular in North America and Latin America, as well as in all parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. This sport is a great enabler of team spirit building as results in this sport can be achieved through the collective efforts of eleven players only. Cricket Though Soccer holds the first rank regarding popularity, cricket remains the undisputed choice for the second spot. It has a fan following of over 2.5 billion people all around the top sports in the world, and it is a favorite to older and younger generations alike. This game originated in England in the 16th century and became a national sport in the 18th century. Now there are several countries like Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, etc. are playing this game at an international level. The test series, ICC World cup for T-20 and 50 over the game are among some of the popular tournaments of Cricket. Field Hockey After Soccer and Cricket, this game captures the third spot quickly and has a fan following of over 2 billion. The primary sphere of influence for this game is in Europe, Asia, and Australia. This game originated in England in the 1800s and is very similar to a soccer game and eleven players are playing in this game. Also, the players play hockey with hockey sticks and with a small hard ball.Also Read: Bio of top 10 famous international cricketers Tennis Tennis, with more than one billion fans all over the world, comes in the fourth spot regarding popularity. The Egyptians, Romans, and the Greeks played this excellent individual game in an earlier time,s and eventually, it spread to the whole world and is in top sports in the world. There are four grand slam tournaments for this game among which the Wimbledon championship in England is the most famous. The others are Australian Open, Ronald-Garros or French Open, and US open which are also very famous and popular. Volleyball Volleyball has now become very popular all over the world, and it comes to the fifth position with over 900 million fans. The primary influence for this game is in Western Europe and North America, and now it is also trendy in Asia. William G.Morgan, who was a part of the Young Men's Christian Association, invented this game in 1895 in the United States. There are six players on each side to throw a ball over a net in this exciting and fascinating game. Table Tennis It is a beautiful professional game as well as a very favorite game as a hobby. It enjoys a global following, and presently there are more than 875 million people following this game. Originally the sport was widely popular in the name Ping-Pong, and later modern sport of Table Tennis developed. Two players play each other on a hard table with a small net with a very lightweight ball, in this game and is in top sports in the world. The countries who are formidable in Table Tennis are China, Sweden, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. Basketball Basketball originates in the United States, and it boasts of around 825 million fans all over the world. Dr. James Naismith invented this game in the year 1891 in Massachusetts, and this is an alternative game to football. It can be an indoor as well as outdoor game and two teams each having five players can play this game. Baseball The Baseball game has followers in some countries; .and is popular in many countries. However, it still has a great follower for its exciting variety, and around 500 million people globally follow this game. This game is most popular in the United States, Japan, and the Caribbean and it is a bat and ball sport that is very engaging for the audience and is in top sports in the world. This game gained nationwide popularity in the United States in the 19th century, and later it spread to the whole world. Rugby Rugby is a top-rated game in the United Kingdom, and it has got a strong influence in the Commonwealth countries. Global followers of Rugby amounts to around 475 million people, and it spread from British colonies to Australia and New Zealand. Two teams consisting of 15 players each, carry and kick the ball across the end line to score points in this game. Golf Golf is a game for the riches, and this has a wide following of around 450 million all over the world. The primary influence for this game is in Western Europe, North America, and East Asia, and the modern game originated in Scotland. Conclusion Sports bring us a source of enjoyment and inspire people to perform better in life with a healthy body and mind. There are top-rated sports games like Football, Cricket, Field Hockey, etc. which people love to watch and participate in all over the world.Also Read: Top 10 Fantasy Cricket Websites in India
Sports Calendar 2021Here is a list of the most important sporting events for 2021. It is not possible to list all sporting events here, although we have tried to include all the major sporting events of the major sports, especially international competitions, known to date.Key events for this calendar year include the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, European Football Championship 2020, Rugby World Cup, Women's Rugby World Cup, World Urban Games, Invictus Games and World Fighting Games, in addition to the regular annual events.Check out the current calendar of major sporting events in the world.Date(s)SportEventLocationJan 14–31HandballWorld Championships (men)EgyptJan 21-31 (Postponed)Multi-sportsWinter UniversiadeLucerne, SwitzerlandJan 28-30Extreme SportsWinter X Games 25Aspen, Colorado, USAFeb 1-11Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupQatarFeb 6-12Multi-sportsSpecial Olympics World Winter GamesJämtland County, SwedenFeb 6 - Mar 20RugbySix NationsUK, Ireland, France & ItalyFeb 7Gridiron/FootballSuper BowlRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FloridaFeb 8-21TennisAustralia OpenMelbourne, AustraliaFeb 9-21SkiingWorld Alpine Ski ChampionshipsCortina d'Ampezzo, ItalyFeb 23-Mar 7Skiing (Nordic)Nordic World Ski ChampionshipsOberstdorf, GermanyMar 9-23BaseballWorld Baseball ClassicJapan, Taiwan, USAMar 19-21AthleticsWorld Athletics Indoor ChampionshipNanjing, ChinaMar 23-28Multi-sportsWinter Military World GamesBerchtesgaden and Ruhpolding, GermanyApril 2-10 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsAsian Beach GamesSanya, ChinaApr 8-11GolfMastersAugusta, Georgia, USAApr 10Horse RacingGrand NationalAintree Racecourse in LiverpoolApr?Table TennisWorld ChampionshipHouston, United StatesApr 17 - May 3SnookerWorld Snooker ChampionshipCrucible Theatre in Sheffield, EnglandMay 1Horse RacingKentucky DerbyLouisville, Kentucky, USMay 3-9Multi-sportsWorld Combat GamesNur-Sultan, KazakhstanMay 14-22Multi-sportsArafura GamesDarwin, AustraliaMay 14-30Multi-sportsWorld Masters Games (Summer)Kansai, JapanMay 17-23GolfUS PGAKiawah Island Golf Resort, Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SCMay 21 - June 6Ice HockeyIIHF World Championshipco-hosted by Minsk, Belarus and Riga, LatviaMay 30Auto RacingIndianapolis 500Indianapolis, USAMay 15Football (Soccer)FA Cup finalWembley Stadium, LondonMay 23 - Jun 6 (TBC)TennisFrench OpenParis, FranceMay 29Football (Soccer)UEFA Champions League Final?May 29 - Jun 5 (postponed from 2020)Multi-sportsInvictus GamesThe Hague, The Netherlands Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)Euro 2020the tournament played across Europe, the final in London UK.Jun 11 - Jul 11 (postponed from 2020)Football (Soccer)47th Copa AméricaArgentina, ColombiaJun 12-13Auto Racing89th 24 Hours of Le MansCircuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, FranceJunIce HockeyStanley Cup finalsJunBasketballNBA FinalsUSA/CanadaJun 17-20GolfUS OpenTorrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, CaliforniaJune?Football (Soccer)FIFA Club World CupChinaJune-JulyFootball (Soccer)African Cup of NationsCameroonJun 26 - Jul 18CyclingTour de FranceFranceJun 28 - July 11TennisWimbledonLondon, EnglandJul 15–18GolfBritish OpenRoyal St George's Golf Club Sandwich Kent EnglandJul?Extreme SportsSummer X GamesMinneapolis, Minnesota?Jul 23 - Aug 8Multi-sportsSummer OlympicsTokyo, JapanJul 30-Aug 8Multi-sportsWorld Police and Fire GamesRotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAug 8-19Multi-sportsSummer UniversiadeChengdu, ChinaAug?BoxingAIBA World Championships (men)New Delhi, IndiaAug 24 - Sep 5Multi-sportsParalympic GamesTokyo, JapanAug 30 - Sep 12 (TBC)TennisUS OpenNew York, USAAug 31-Sep 6GolfSolheim CupToledo, Ohio, USASep?RowingWorld Rowing Championships?Sep?Multi-sportsWorld Urban GamesBudapest, HungarySep?CyclingUCI Road World ChampionshipsBruges and Leuven, BelgiumSept 10-19Multi-sportsIslamic Solidarity GamesKonya, TurkeySep 18 – Oct 16RugbyWomen's World CupNew ZealandSept?AFLGrand FinalMelbourne, AustraliaSept?Rugby LeagueNRL Grand FinalSydney Cricket Ground, AustraliaOct?BaseballWorld Series?Oct 13-17CyclingWorld Track ChampionshipsAchgabat, TurkmenistanOct 18 - Nov 15CricketICC World T20 (men)IndiaOct 23 - Nov 27Rugby LeagueWorld CupEnglandNov 2Horse RacingMelbourne CupVictoria, Australia?Multi-sportsLusophony GamesLuanda, AngolaNov 21-Dec 2Multi-sportsSouth-East Asian GamesHanoi, VietnamDec 2-19HandballWorld Championships (women)Spain
Cricket Australia said they were hopeful of organizing an Ashes series before full groups later this year however they would follow government counsel when it came to conceding voyaging allies as the timetable for the England's men’s & women’s visits was delivered on Tuesday.The five-Test men's Ashes will begin in Brisbane on December 8 preceding a day/night match in Adelaide. The conventional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will at that point happen.Sydney, however, will be the scene for the fourth Test, instead of the arrangement finale as has been standard, with the fifth Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.Both those last two matches are planned for January.Australia lost 2-1 at home to India in a vital four-Test arrangement 2-1 played before decreased groups due to the Covid pandemic between November 2020 and January this year. Unnecessary travel to Australia from the UK isn't presently allowed because of Covid-19."The exercises gained from effectively conveying a protected summer in 20-21 gives us certainty on what we're ready to accomplish, and we're all expecting a mid year of full groups and an Ashes air we're completely familiar with," said Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia's break CEO.Women’s SeriesIn the mean time a multi-design arrangement between the England and Australian ladies will begin with an oddball Test in Canberra from January 27-30, trailed by three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals."2022 will be an astonishing year for ladies' cricket," said England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Tom Harrison."With an Ashes, a World Cup in New Zealand and a home Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, this could be a milestone year for our group."Australia hold the men's Ashes following a 2-2 attract England in 2019, when their ladies' side won the comparing arrangement by the decided edge of 12 focuses to four.Men's Ashes 2021/22Dec 8-12: 1st Test, Gabba, BrisbaneDec 16-20: 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)Dec 26-30: 3rd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneJan 5-9: 4th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyJan 14-18: 5th Test, Optus Stadium, PerthWomen's AshesJan 27-30: Test, Manuka Oval, CanberraFeb 4: 1st T20, North Sydney Oval, SydneyFeb 6: 2nd T20, North Sydney OvalFeb 10: 3rd T20, Adelaide OvalFeb 13: 1st ODI, Adelaide OvalFeb 16: 2nd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneFeb 19: 3rd ODI, Junction Oval, MelbourneAlso Read: IPL 2021: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly gives good news to IPL fans
The online gaming industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22% to $ 2 billion by 2023, up from $ 906 million in 2019, according to a report by the All India Games Federation (AIGF) and EY India. Driven largely by a young tech-savvy population, wide internet coverage, better performing smartphones at affordable prices. India is now the fifth largest online gaming market in the world and is expected to grow even further after. of the digitization caused by Covid-19. virus. Online games are also the fourth largest sub-segment of the media and entertainment industry. The report stated that online game players are expected to grow from 360 million in 2020 to 510 million in 2022. While real money online game players are expected to grow from 80 million in 2020 to 150 million in 2023. The results revealed that by creating more than 11,000 jobs, the esports sector is estimated to generate around $ 100 billion in economic value for India between 2021 and 2025, including investments, in-app purchases and profits. Looking at the industry growth prospects, the report also looks at the effects of GST and obstacles that could affect the industry's business operations. He said that the tax rate should not exceed 20% as this could lead to gaming operators and consumers not joining the government licensing system and entering the gray market. Online games operate on a "fee" model in which the gaming platform charges additional fees to facilitate play or "freemium" models where play is free, but additional features may require the user to purchase certain items from an immediate price. The report said that the rational imposition of a GST is important for the sustainability of the industry. The vast majority of countries tax the online gaming industry at or below standard GST / VAT rates. The most common mode of taxation is based on commissions (platform fees) earned by industry players in markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and EU countries (except France). In some countries (e g South Africa, Singapore and Australia), a credit model is followed in which the total value of bets is taxed at a discretionary discount allowed on payments (prizes) made to players. "Valuation disputes under the Goods and Services Tax Act (GST) have been daunting for the industry. Most importantly, regressive taxes for these emerging sectors can make companies unsustainable in India. Our recommendation is that tax authorities should align their policies with internationally accepted tax principles. In the industry, online games provide certainty to the industry. " The report highlighted the much-discussed issue of the legality of online gaming in India and stated that various higher courts across the country have held that Rummy, Poker, and Fantasy Sports are games of skill and do not amount to gambling. Electronic sports must also qualify as a game of skill by applying the principles established by the courts. EY partner Bipin Sapra said: "The government needs to state & clarify that games of skill like games of rummy, fantasy, poker, etc., which are different from games of chance like lottery, gambling, Random games are taxed at the GST rate. Normal services will be 18% and the taxable value is the platform fee or commission fee. Clarifying this meaning would give certainty to the industry and encourage more investment in this sector ". Also Read- Lionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona
