The line chart illustrates the number of individuals participating in four different types of sports in a particular region from 1985 to 2005. Overall, it is evident that tennis experienced the highest participation over the entire period, whereas rugby, despite starting off with the highest number, saw a significant decline by the end. Additionally, basketball and badminton remained relatively stable throughout the timeframe.
Looking first at the dominant kinds of sports, in 1985, rugby led the pack with 250 participants. Nevertheless, the sport fell out of favor, and there was a considerable decline in the number of participants over the period, with the figure reaching a trough of only 50 in 2005. In contrast, the figures for tennis followed a different trajectory, with an initial standing of 150 in 1985, after which it saw uninterrupted growth, reaching an all-time high of 225 participants in the final year.
Turning to the less popular types of sports, basketball ranked third among the four activities. Starting with approximately 75 participants in 1985, this figure remained relatively stable over the years, eventually finishing the period at the same level. Finally, badminton was the least popular fitness activity, with the number of participants hovering around 50 throughout the entire 20-year period.