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Sport
Sport - both watching and playing - has always been high on the list of things we enjoy doing in our spare time. And there are plenty of sports to choose from. Walking is by far the most popular for men and women of all ages, followed by fishing, cycling and swimming.
The biggest event on the horizon is the 2012 London Olympics. This promises to be a spectacular sporting, social and cultural occasion. Youngsters are being encouraged to take up sport and train hard for the chance to take part - and maybe win a medal in front of their homecrowd.
The UK's most popular team sports are football, cricket and rugby. Football in particular is an obsession for many people in the UK.
You can also take part in many other sports - such as surfing, snowboarding, hockey and martial arts. Although these sports don't have a mass following, they do have a growing band of supporters.
London 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Olympic Games will take place in London from 27 July to 12 August at locations around London and other sporting venues in the UK.
Football World Cup 2018
England has decided to bid for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Find out how you can add your support
Popular sport
Sports like football, rugby, golf and cricket have a mass following in the UK, as well as other parts of the world.
Alternative sports
Growing numbers of enthusiasts are windsurfing, snowboarding, mountain biking and cheese-rolling among other less usual sports.
Taking part
From rugby or toe wrestling - watching, competing or officiating - taking part in UK sporting activities remains a popular pastime.