At the weekend in Britain, millions of people take part in some kind of sporting activity. Half of all men over 16 regularly participate in sport.
Even more people spend part of the weekend watching sport- especially football.
The top level of the game is professional football in the Premiership.
Football is played in schools and as a leisure activity. Both girls and boys play.
Cricket in the main summer sport in Britain. Local teams play in towns and villages every Saturday and Sunday from April to September.
Cricket is played between two teams of 11 people.
Tennis is another popular sport, especially in the summer after the famous Wimbledon championships. There are tennis courts all over Britain.
Other popular sports are golf, swimming, cycling, keep fit and walking. But there is no doubt that for most people football is the national sport.
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