Sports in London

Sports in London

Sport is a very serious matter in Britain. Just a quick glance at the national press gives an impression that international wins and defeats are taken by Britons as an index of their country's world rating of power. The UK can boast many great athletes who compete internationally and are praised across the world.

Football is arguably the most popular sport in Britain with team players often appearing on the first page of the tabloids. Cricket, rugby, tennis, horse racing and greyhound racing are described below.

Football
London FootballFootball (or soccer) is arguably the most popular sport in the UK. Britons are very passionate about their team and take any international win or defeat quite personally, as an indication of country's ranking worldwide rather than just a game.



Cricket
London CricketThe game of cricket, which developed from its origins in England, was introduced to the colonies in the days of the British Empire. The success of former colonies like Australia, the West Indies and India in cricket is ironic as they beat England on a regular basis.



Rugby
Rugby in London SportsThe English rugby team has had considerably more success overseas, representing the country than the cricket squad though they can't quite match the power and attacking panache of the Aussies and Kiwis.




Tennis
Tennis in LondonWimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and arguably the most prestigious. During the summer months of June and July, Wimbledon becomes a fierce competition arena. Many cheers and tears have been shared there since 1977.



Horse Racing
Horse Racing in LondonHorse racing history in Britain dates back to 200 AD, however the first recorded race meeting was during the reign of Henry II. Today horse racing is a popular spectator sport and a base of the British betting industry. United Kingdom also boasts over four hundred professional jockeys.


Greyhound Racing
Greyhound Racing in LondonGreyhound racing, often referred to as a modern day transformation, today welcomes four million attendees a year. With a help of quality restaurants and bars, the sport now attracts an audience searching for entertainment and the thrill of the race.
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