Most popular sports in Kuwait

The most popular sports in Kuwait include football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, athletics and swimming. Football is considered the most popular and widespread sport in the country. Kuwait national football team is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and takes part in various international tournaments. Cricket is also a very popular sport in Kuwait. The Kuwait Cricket Association manages the country's national cricket teams and they regularly participate in international competitions. Kuwait is a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and regularly hosts ACC events. Basketball is also a common sport in Kuwait. There are many basketball clubs in the country and a national basketball league is organized. Kuwait national basketball team is represented in tournaments of the Asian Basketball Confederation (FIBA Asia). Volleyball is another sport widely played in Kuwait, both indoor and beach volleyball. Kuwait is a member of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and its national volleyball teams regularly take part in AVC tournaments. Athletics and swimming are also popular sports in Kuwait. The country hosts several athletics and swimming events, and national teams regularly participate in international competitions in these sports.