The chart below illustrates the most popular sports played by males and females in the UK in 2008.
It is clear that soccer was the most standard sport for both sexes, followed by swimming and cricket. While males and females had similar preferences for the top three sports, there were some differences in their choices for other activities.
For males, soccer was the most popular sport, which had over 25% of participants. Cricket and swimming were also favorite choices, with around 15% and 10% of attendances. Other sports such as jogging, table tennis, basketball, tennis, net ball were less popular with males, with participation rates below 10%.
Females were more likely to play swimming and netball. Over 20% of females participated in swimming, while netball was also a popular choice with around 25% of attendances. Other sports such as tennis, basketball, table tennis, jogging and cricket were less famous with females, with participation rates below 10%.
