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The Game of Yukigassen Explained

The Sporting

The Sporting Blog explains everything you need to know about this unique game: history, rules, court dimensions and more. As the name suggests, Yukigassen is a snowball competition that originated in Japan - and it’s one of Japan’s most popular traditional sports. Why, you may ask?

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The Most Popular Sports in the World

The Sporting

The 10 Most Popular Sports In the World Sports as a form of recreation have been around for over 3,000 years. But what are the most popular sports in the world in 2023? The Worlds most popular sports bring people together and create a sense of connectivity, peace and harmony.

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The Most Popular Sports in Japan

The Sporting

The 7 Most Popular Sports in Japan Sport is a big part of Japan’s vibrant history and culture. But what are the most popular sports in Japan? Read on to find out - including all the latest stats on viewership, players and big moments in Japanese sporting history!

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The Most Popular Sports in France

The Sporting

The Top 7 Most Popular Sports in France France has a rich sporting history with World Cup wins in Football in 1998 and 2018 and heritage in Tennis, Rugby Union and Horse Racing. But what are the most popular sports in France? France has made remarkable achievements in several sports.

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The Biggest Football Stadiums in the World

The Sporting

The Biggest Football Stadiums in the World - (when they were built) Football (soccer) is the world’s most popular sport and its stadiums make up a high percentage of the 4,892 sports stadiums on planet Earth. A worthy venue for one of Japan’s most popular sports.

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The Greatest Asian NBA Players of All-Time

The Sporting

With its popularity and prestige, it attracts players from all over the globe, including Asia, where some of these stars have left an indelible legacy. Standing at 7'6", he was a dominant force in the paint and a dominant figure in the sport. But who are the Greatest Asian players to have played in the NBA? Rebounds per game: 9.2