Top 5 Most Popular Kids’ Sports Worldwide

According to the 2006 Tesco Global Sport Report, swimming is the favorite sport in the world for children. Despite the global popularity of soccer, as far as kids’ participation in sports go, the “beautiful game” was surprisingly beaten out for the top position. Children almost unanimously voted swimming as their #1. It came out on top in every country aside for India, where cricket won.

Top Kids’ Sports

1. Swimming
2. Soccer
3. Cycling
4. Basketball
5. Track & Field