The line graph illustrates the number of children, in millions, who participated in three different sports—football, athletics, and swimming—in Britain between 2008 and 2014.
Overall, football had the highest participation throughout the period, while athletics experienced the most dramatic increase before declining slightly. Meanwhile, swimming showed steady growth over time.
In 2008, around 7.5 million children participated in football, making it the most popular sport. Its numbers remained relatively stable with a slight upward trend, reaching approximately 9 million in 2014. In contrast, athletics had the lowest participation at the beginning, with just under 1 million children involved. However, between 2010 and 2012, there was a sharp rise, peaking at around 5 million before experiencing a slight decline afterward.
Swimming followed a more gradual pattern. It started at about 2 million participants in 2008 and showed consistent growth over the years, reaching nearly 4 million by 2014. This steady increase suggests a growing interest in swimming among children in Britain.
In summary, while football remained the most popular sport, athletics saw a significant rise before slightly decreasing, and swimming steadily gained popularity over the years.