In many countries around the world, sporting events hold a special place in the hearts of the people. These events not only showcase the talent and skills of athletes but also represent the spirit and culture of the nation. In some countries, certain sports are so deeply ingrained in the national identity that they are recognized as the official national games. Let’s take a look at some countries and the sports that hold this prestigious title.
| 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 |
