Western sports

Western sports are sports that are strongly associated with the West. Many modern sports were invented in or standardized by Western countries; in particular, many major sports were invented in the United Kingdom after the Industrial Revolution, and later, America invented some major sports such as basketball and baseball.

Western European colonialism and American influence were the initial causes of the spread of Western sports around the world. Later, globalization and the prominent role of Western sports in the Olympic Games helped further grow Western sports. The most-watched international sporting event is the FIFA World Cup, which showcases the Western sport of football (also known as soccer).

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