Famous Sport events in Great Britain

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Field hockey ranks high on the list of popular sports enjoyed in the UK. The Great Britain field hockey teams have been successful in the international games with the men’s team winning the 1988 Olympics and the women’s team winning the 2016 Olympics. However, the success of UK hockey has wavered over recent years. It receives less television coverage than other sports. The success of the women’s team in the 2016 Olympic Games has raised the sport’s profile in the UK.
Rugby was once associated with the elite in the UK. However, its popularity has increased over time so much that it is one of the major sports in the country. Rugby is sponsored by the government of the UK and governed by the Rugby Football League. There are two different types of rugby played in the UK with each having their own rules - rugby union and rugby league.
Both have separate leagues and national teams in the constituent countries of the UK. The national teams compete in different competitions including the rugby union Six Nation Championship and rugby league’s Super League.
Football is an extremely popular sport played in the United Kingdom. In Every country of the United Kingdom has its football association and dozens of leagues. The top tournament in England is called the FA cup. The game of football possibly came from ancient China. Association football, however, has its roots in England, where it remains incredibly commonplace. It is also the most popular sport in the world.

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