reddoh Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Kodjias Wrist said: I would say computer/console gaming I raise you w an king and it always comes to an exciting conclusion almost a climax you might say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, BigTone said: Here is a Table of Top 10 Popular Sports rank Sport Estimated Fans Regional Popularity 1. Soccer / Association Football 3.5 Billion Europe, Africa, Asia, America 2. Cricket 2.5 Billion Asia, Australia, UK 3. Basketball 2.2 Billion US, Canada, China, and the Philippines 4. Field Hockey 2 Billion Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia 5. Tennis 1 Billion Europe, Americas, and Asia 6. Volleyball 900 Million Asia, Europe, Americas, and Australia 7. Table Tennis 850 Million Asia, Europe, Africa and Americas 8. Baseball 500 Million US, Japan, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic 9 Americal Football Rugby 410 Million 410 Million USA mainly France, England, New Zealand, South Africa 10 Golf 390 Million Europe, Asia, America, Canada 2 billion for field hockey? Really? Ice hockey I could understand but field hockey? No Formula One on the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Up The City! said: 2 billion for field hockey? Really? Ice hockey I could understand but field hockey? No Formula One on the list? Field Hockey is huge in Asia and Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I think it’s safe to say when you see this that football is number one most played at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpey'sBigToe Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 7 hours ago, New2City said: esport cycling is a growing force. Especially after Zwfit partnered with the UCI in Yorkshire this fall. 6 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: Jesus wept don't even get me started on zwift. My cyclist mates treating it like it's real, like a mile on zwift is equal to a mile on the road. Awful, awful thing. And worse still, don’t call autumn ‘fall’! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Athletics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, WarksRobin said: Athletics Just above watching paint dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Wade Wilson said: I think it’s safe to say when you see this that football is number one most played at the very least. Very odd that they call themselves Football Australia. Pretty sure that to 99% of Australians, Football = Aussie Rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 14 hours ago, cidered abroad said: I've always understood that Angling is the UK sport with highest number involved. Don't know how accurate that is. By far the biggest participant sport if participant is measured by registered. There are four million registered anglers - members of fishing clubs and rod licence holders. Football is second but far exceeds angling in numbers who are not registered, affiliated etc. Include those who knock a ball around down the park, play with friends at six a side, play at school as being those who play football with players in clubs .. Its something like one in six of the populace play some form a football once a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 pocket billiards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2City Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 19 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: Jesus wept don't even get me started on zwift. My cyclist mates treating it like it's real, like a mile on zwift is equal to a mile on the road. Awful, awful thing. Being a zwifter myself, I can assure you a mile on zwift is harder/worse than a mile on the road. Honest to god, with a good smart trainer set up, it's incredibly realistic to road cycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, New2City said: Being a zwifter myself, I can assure you a mile on zwift is harder/worse than a mile on the road. Honest to god, with a good smart trainer set up, it's incredibly realistic to road cycling. Coincidentally I've met one or two Guitar Hero players who honestly think they are Eddie Van Halen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, City Rocker said: Coincidentally I've met one or two Guitar Hero players who honestly think they are Eddie Van Halen Conversely I once played Guitar Hero with Eddie Van Halen and he was rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, City Rocker said: Coincidentally I've met one or two Guitar Hero players who honestly think they are Eddie Van Halen Most I've met think they are Bert Weedon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2City Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, City Rocker said: Coincidentally I've met one or two Guitar Hero players who honestly think they are Eddie Van Halen When playing Guitar Hero, you use a video game controller that happens to be shaped like a guitar. There are no strings, and while it's challenging to use the buttons on the "fret" of the video game, it's not nearly the same as positioning your fingers to produce the correct notes. There are some exceptionally talented Guitar Hero players, but that skill wouldn't translate into being any good at guitar, without also knowing how to read music, how to place your fingers... how to actually play guitar. Zwift is different in that you are taking an actual road bike and placing it into a trainer. With a smart trainer and a few other accessories, you can ride a simulated course (Zwift's take on Alpe d'Huez is a great comparison), feeling every grade change. People who have ridden the real Alpe and Alpe du Zwift have said repeatedly that it's quite comparable. There are video game dynamics to it... you acquire XP based on your riding, and you get virtual unlocks, which certainly helps motivate people to use the program. But the net end result is that you are still riding an actual bicycle, using your own body mechanics and not a video game controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 I think you'll find walking is the biggest sport! We mainly all do it. If people are saying fishing and running then I'm having walking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 05:24, Torpey'sBigToe said: And worse still, don’t call autumn ‘fall’! Fall is the original old english word, which was supplanted in the UK by the French based word Autumn via royal and gentry influence. The early settlers retained the traditional word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Football easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 06/11/2019 at 19:17, Lorenzos Only Goal said: biggest urban myth since 1982, running is the biggest participation sport then football in the UK. Running is only a sport if your racing When i go for a 5k run on my own that is Keeping fit not sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpey'sBigToe Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Fall is the original old english word, which was supplanted in the UK by the French based word Autumn via royal and gentry influence. The early settlers retained the traditional word. Crikers - good seasonal/etymological knowledge! Thank you for the education, PSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Looking at the Sky TV schedules, American football is overtaking "normal" football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 04:50, BigTone said: Field Hockey is huge in Asia and Africa. Especially India and Pakistan, I know, but does it really get huge crowds? Much TV coverage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Fall is the original old english word, which was supplanted in the UK by the French based word Autumn via royal and gentry influence. The early settlers retained the traditional word. Similar applies to sidewalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 06/11/2019 at 23:05, reddoh said: I raise you w an king and it always comes to an exciting conclusion almost a climax you might say. Is NO WAY a "sport" so you can toss that one out for a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Is NO WAY a "sport" so you can toss that one out for a start i guessed you would come back with a retort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, reddoh said: i guessed you would come back with a retort Come again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Just now, AppyDAZE said: Come again ? you pulled that reply off quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Oh sod growing up, this is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 I wonder if blow football is still popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Oh sod growing up, this is good I don't want to start a mass debate on this subject so I will let you have the final word and be triumphant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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