Ball Sports

Badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport played singles or doubles, where players hit a shuttlecock over a net. It is known for rapid rallies, tactical play, and a passionate global community connected through local clubs, social play, and elite competition.

Association Football, also known as football or soccer, is the world's most popular team sport, uniting billions of players and fans through shared rules, traditions, and a deep sense of community.

Basketball is a global team sport centered around scoring points by shooting a ball through a hoop, supported by a vibrant community culture from grassroots pick-up games to professional leagues.

Table Tennis is a fast-paced sport and community centered around competitive play, specialized techniques, and club culture. Also known as ping pong, it brings together players, coaches, and fans through local clubs, tournaments, and a thriving global circuit.

Rugby Union is a globally popular 15-a-side team sport known for its set pieces, fast-paced open play, and dedicated communities of players, fans, and coaches.

Handball is a fast-paced team sport played indoors, where two teams compete to throw a ball into the opponent's goal using only their hands. The community includes players, coaches, and fans who are deeply engaged through club leagues, international competitions, and shared tactical culture.

Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport with deeply rooted communities, traditions, and global fanbases. It encompasses various formats, rituals, and vibrant cultures unified by love for the game and fierce team loyalties.

Baseball is a bat-and-ball team sport with a global community of players, fans, and professionals connected by rich traditions, rituals, and specialized culture.

Tennis is a global sport and community where players and fans are connected through competitive matches, shared culture, and distinctive insider language.

Gaelic football is an Irish team sport blending elements of soccer and rugby, played primarily through local clubs and governed by the GAA. It is deeply woven into Irish community life, with unique rules and vibrant cultural traditions.

Paralympic Sports are competitive athletic disciplines for athletes with disabilities, governed internationally by the International Paralympic Committee and shaped by unique rules, classification systems, and adaptive technology. This community is defined by shared practices, advocacy for inclusion, and a distinctive athletic culture.

Squash is a fast-paced indoor racquet sport played by two (sometimes four) players in an enclosed court, known for its tactical play and passionate global community of players, clubs, and fans.

Volleyball is a globally popular team sport where two teams separated by a net use specialized skills to rally a ball, combining athleticism, tactics, and tight community bonds. Its culture thrives in organized clubs, recreational leagues, and high-stakes competitions, uniting participants with a deep sense of belonging and insider practices.

Golf is a precision sport where players use clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible, fostering a global community of amateurs, professionals, and enthusiasts. The culture of golf includes specialized terminology, rich traditions, and a unique blend of competition and camaraderie.

Netball is a dynamic seven-a-side team sport with a vibrant global community of players, coaches, and fans, known for its unique rules and passionate following, especially among women. The netball community shares distinct tactics, jargon, and culture across competitive leagues and grassroots levels.

Softball is a globally popular bat-and-ball team sport, distinguished by underhand pitching and a unique culture that encompasses competitive, collegiate, and recreational communities.

Bowling is a community-driven sport where players roll balls down a lane or green to knock down pins, embracing diverse styles, specialized jargon, and vibrant league culture.

Pool is a global community of players who compete in pocket billiards games such as eight-ball and nine-ball, sharing distinctive rules, strategy terminology, and a culture rooted in both casual and professional play.