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.
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![]() soccer |
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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.


