What Was The Most Popular Sport In Ancient Greece? Chariot racing was the most popular spectator sport in ancient times. Up to 40 chariots could compete in a race and crashes were common. What was the main sport in ancient Greece? The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian
Who Discovered Sports? Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Basketball, invented in 1891 by James Naismith, and volleyball, invented four years later by William Morgan, are both quintessentially modern sports. What is the first sport in the world? Wrestling is regarded the oldest sports in the world and we have proof. The famous cave paintings in
How Many Sports Exist In The World? By any reckoning there is more than 8000 sports in the world. What is the #1 sport in the world? Rank Sport Primary Sphere of Influence 1Soccer (Association Football) Globally 2 Cricket UK and Commonwealth 3 Hockey (Ice and Field) Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia 4