Today, man needs sport more than ever. It not only contributes to the formation of a healthy body and no less healthy mind, but also significantly improves the quality of life, making a person purposeful and hardy. And in our country this is understood as nowhere else.
We love sports in our country
Physical education and sports have always been in the first place among Russians. Well, we are still proud of the achievements of Soviet athletes. Lev Yashin, Valery Kharlamov, Larisa Latynina, Yuri Vlasov - these names are at everyone's ears.
And what are the most popular sports in our country now? Of course, those in which success is achieved as a team. Moreover, we equally love both summer and winter sports. Domestic schools created back in the Soviet era still demonstrate high performance in the most significant competitions at the international level, whether it be the Olympic Games or world championships.
However, not everyone has an idea of what the most popular sports can be distinguished in our country. Let's fill this gap.
Statistics data
According to Rossport, in the Russian Federation there are more than thirteen million people who are seriously interested in sports. And, as already emphasized, preference is given to team games.
The palm in the ranking: “The most popular sports” belongs, naturally, to football. Despite the fact that our country cannot yet boast of high achievements in this field, interest in this exciting game remains high. Even in the winter, when the stadiums are covered with snow, there are many among the youth who want to drive the ball. The second position in the top is hockey, whose adherents in Russia are also very, very many. The most popular sports are volleyball, basketball, and water polo.
Football
Of course, domestic football is currently experiencing far from the best of times. Unfortunately, even foreign mentors are powerless in achieving the goal of getting the Russian team into European and world championships. One way or another, but preparing for the upcoming sporting event, which is scheduled for 2018 in Russia, should be very, very careful. At the same time, all conditions have been created for the development of football in our country: modern sports grounds, more than decent wages, experience and skill of eminent coaches. It is also encouraging that the younger generation is showing great interest in this sport.
The youth team has achieved high results in this spectacular sport.
Hockey
A list titled: “The most popular sports in Russia” is simply inconceivable without mentioning hockey. In this team game, we have repeatedly proved that our team is the best of the best. What did the Soviet players cost in this fascinating sport! Famous Russian hockey players often go to play “overseas”, as their high level of professionalism is noted by foreign athletes. Among the youth teams in our country, competitions are regularly organized: "Golden Stick", "Golden Puck", in which coaches select the most talented and promising guys.
Again, in Russia a lot is being done to make hockey even more developed - this proves the quality and quantity of modern ice palaces and stadiums.
Athletics
Long jumps, pole vaults, running at various distances, javelin and hammer throwing - all of the above are also loved by Russians. Many are involved in athletics at an amateur level, thereby instilling in themselves and others a healthy lifestyle.
Winter sports
In Russia, harsh winters, and snow in some regions, oh how much. Naturally, at this time of the year I do not want to stay at home, and the desire to move is simply huge, especially among young guys and girls.
The most popular sports among young people are, of course, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and figure skating.
In our vast country there is an incredible amount of mountain trails and ice rinks, so, as they say, "ride - I do not want to."
The science
Science does not stand still, studying such an interesting phenomenon as sport. In Russia, conferences and symposia are regularly organized on theoretical issues in the field of sports.
Traditional sports
It should be noted that in our country, interest in traditional sports is gradually growing. This, of course, is about playing bast shoes. Back in the 14th century, during the excavations of Veliky Novgorod, rare bits and balls were found for today. At present, bast competitions in Russia have become “regular”.
And, of course, it is necessary to say about martial arts, which are part of the culture of Ancient Russia. Athletic all-around, Greco-Roman wrestling - these sports were known to our ancestors, only in a slightly modified form. Well, fist fights, which were more positioned as fun and entertainment, have some similarities with modern boxing. Today has become the most popular sport and ball hockey.
Extreme sports
In the XXI century, the young generation is attracted to extreme sports. Teenagers today are used to experiencing a sense of increased adrenaline and stunning speed. Parkour, freestyle, snowboarding, windsurfing - these are the most popular sports for teenagers.
The age of high technology and speed dictates its conditions, and sports preferences, of course, depend on them. One way or another, but some extreme activities, such as parkour, are aimed not only at increasing adrenaline in the blood, but also at developing endurance and dexterity. Therefore, they can be beneficial in themselves, but at the same time they require thorough and serious preparation, otherwise they can pose a certain threat to life.
Conclusion
In the age of technological progress, a huge number of new and interesting sports are appearing. Given the fact that modern man leads a sedentary lifestyle, the role of sport is of great importance for him. To maintain their own health, everyone is simply obliged to be involved in it today.