Some sports are de facto (not established by law) national sports, as baseball is in the United States and Gaelic games are in the Republic of Ireland, while others are de jure (established by law) national sports, as lacrosse and ice hockey are in Canada. read more
A national sport is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. Some sports are de facto (not established by law) national sports, as baseball is in the United States and Gaelic games are in the Republic of Ireland, while others are de jure (established by law) national sports, as lacrosse and ice hockey are in Canada. read more