CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Russia has a very strong sporting culture. According to available surveys, ice hockey, figure skating, football, biathlon and skiing are among the country’s most popular sports.
1. Ice hockey – Ice hockey ranks at the top among the sports most loved by Russians. Since the Soviet era, Russia’s hockey team has maintained a strong presence at the international level.
2. Figure skating – Figure skating is especially popular in Russia. Russian athletes have a strong tradition in pair skating and ice dancing.
3. Football – Football is an extremely popular team sport in Russia. In 2018, Russia also hosted the FIFA World Cup.
4. Biathlon – This sport, which combines cross-country skiing and shooting, has a large fan base in Russia. It is counted among Russia’s major winter sports.
5. Skiing – Because of Russia’s cold climate, skiing is also very popular. In sports events linked to BRICS, there has also been discussion on promoting winter sports such as figure skating, biathlon and skiing.
The order of popularity may vary across different surveys, but these five sports hold a prominent place in Russia’s sporting culture.
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