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Is hockey more popular than cricket?
Cricket is more popular game because Hockey could not get the attention of media as cricket have and on the other hand the matches of hockey are not frequently played at national or international level like we have in cricket.
Which country is hockey most popular?
Canada
Where is ice hockey most popular? Ice hockey is immensely popular in Canada, where it is the national winter sport and arguably the country’s most popular game. Hockey is also popular in the United States and in European countries such as Russia, Sweden, and Finland.
Is field hockey popular in Asia?
Field hockey is most popular in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. India has been a powerhouse in the sport for the longest, and it has a massive following.
Why hockey is not popular in India anymore?
The growth of Cricket and people’s disinterest in Hockey was the biggest reason behind the fall of once the greatest sport in India. The fanfare, prize money, brand endorsements everything started flowing in Cricket’s direction, making it easier for the younger generation to choose the sport of their interest.
Is playing hockey better than playing cricket?
hockey requires great physical and mental strength as compared to cricket. it is way faster than cricket. on average the fitness of a hockey player is better than a cricketer. playing hockey can make you fit and slim which is not in case of cricket.
Which sport should be the national sport of India?
The only sport which could make a case for itself for the National Sport of India is Cricket. But that is in the 21st century when Indians are not the Hockey giants they once were and Cricket has left every other sport way behind in popularity. But that wasn’t always the case.
What is India’s golden era in field hockey?
India’s Golden Era started in 1928, their very first Field Hockey appearance at the Olympic Games. India won the Gold Medal, defeating the hosts Netherlands 3-0 in the final. A certain Major Dhyan Chand scored 14 goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick in the final. That was British India’s first gold medal in Hockey.