Canadians Love Hockey, Soccer and Basketball

In Canada, three team sports top the list with regard to participation: Hockey, soccer and basketball (Statistics Canada). They are also broadcast extensively from coast to coast. Baseball and Football follow close behind.

They are popular even in the United States.

Hockey
hockey
Soccer
soccer
Basketball
basketball

Olympics

  • Hockey has appeared in every winter olympics since 1924.
  • Soccer has appeared in summer olympics except 1896 and 1932.
  • Basketball has appeaes in every summer olympics since 1936.