British sports

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British sports

What are British sports?

Polo

This is another equestrian sport (= with horses).

It is the fastest ball sport in the world.

Rugby

Rugby is similar to football, but played with an oval ball. 

Players can carry the ball and tackle each other. 

American Football derived from our game of Rugby.

Darts is a very popular pub game.

Badminton takes its name from the Duke of Beaufort’s country home, Badminton House

What is another name for a horse race?

What is the most famous tennis competition called?

What typical British sport looks a little bit like baseball because you use a bat?

Top 10 sports Great Britain

1. football

2.rugby

3.field hockey

4.cricket

5.speedway

6.rounders

7.swimming

8.tennis

9.horseracing

10.boxing