The line graph delineates the number of participants in four distinct sports – Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, and Rugby – within a specific region over a 20-year period from 1985 to 2005.
Overall, participation in Tennis demonstrated a steady increase, while Rugby experienced a significant decline. In contrast, Basketball and Badminton exhibited fluctuating trends throughout the period.
In 1985, Tennis had the highest participation at 200 individuals, followed closely by Basketball at 180, Badminton at approximately 160, and Rugby at 120. By 1990, Basketball saw a notable rise to 240, while Tennis decreased slightly to 190, Badminton grew to nearly 180, and Rugby dropped to 100. In 1995, Basketball participation declined to 220, Tennis fell to 160, Badminton surged to 220, and Rugby further diminished to 60.
The period from 1995 to 2005 brought further transformations. By 2000, Basketball remained stable at 220, Tennis dipped to 100, Badminton maintained its level at 220, and Rugby had approximately 50 participants. In 2005, Basketball participation decreased to 150, Tennis increased to 120, Badminton reduced to 200, and Rugby marginally rose to 60. Notably, Tennis, despite its early dominance, ended the period with a lower figure than its starting point, while Rugby, although recovering slightly, remained the least popular sport.