The table compares participation in seven sports (yoga, basketball, volleyball, golf, football, swimming, and tennis) in a European country. The data is presented for 1999, 2004, and 2009, with percentages serving as the unit of measurement. Overall, all physical activities witnessed an upward trajectory, with the exception of football and basketball. Of particular note is football, which surpassed all activities, emerging as the dominant type of sport. Football led in 1999 with a staggering 57%, nearly seven times higher than golf’s 8%. Following at a considerable distance are basketball and tennis, with respective figures of 25% and 26%. Meanwhile, yoga and golf trailed far behind, registering lower figures of 10% and 8% respectively.
When it comes to 2004, foofootball and basketball witnessed a declining trajectory, albeit with varying levels, decreasing slightly to 52% and 25%. However, tennis and golf increased modestly to 5%, followed closely by volleyball and swimming, climbing to just 3% and 2%. On the other hand, yoga remained unchanged.
As far as 2009 is concerned, tennis, golf, and yoga saw a rising trend, reaching 33%, 17%, and 13% respectively, followed closely by 2004 at 30%. In comparison, football, volleyball, and basketball illustrated the reverse, dropping to 48%, 18%, and 24%. Notably, swimming remained stable in 2009.