10. Boxing
The evolution of modern boxing is attributed to Britain, with the country playing an important role in the codification of Queensberry rules in the 19th century. Professional boxing in the UK offers some of the biggest wallets of elite professional boxers who become instant celebrities in the country. Professional boxing is managed by the British Board of Control, while amateur boxing is managed separately by authorities in each country. Boxing in the UK is recovering from a decline caused by the growth of other sports, such as football, which offers better incomes than is traditionally available to world boxing champions. British boxers are enjoying great success internationally, especially at the 2012 London Olympics.

9. Horse racing
Britain has a long history of horse racing, dating back to Roman times and has a deep royal history. There are many races across the UK with an annual attendance of around 6 million people who watch over 13,000 races. The sport is among the top five sports in the UK in terms of media coverage. There are two forms of horse racing in the UK - National Hunt and Flat Racing. The national hunt takes place in the winter and involves jumping over obstacles. In the UK, the sport is run by the British Horseracing Authority, while in Northern Ireland it is run by Horse Racing Ireland.

8. Tennis
The history of tennis in Britain dates back hundreds of years. The most prestigious tennis event in the UK (and in the world!) Is the Wimbledon Championships. The championship is one of four big straws, with others being the French team (Roland-Garros), the US Open and the Australian Open. Although tennis is an individual sport, it is the third most popular sport in the UK, attracting sports fans, tourists and critics around the world. Tennis in the United Kingdom is governed by the Tennis Association. The body invests most of the profits from tournaments in the game in the hope of producing world champions. Britain is supplying some of the best tennis players in the history of the game, including Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Andy Murray, Anne Keota Wong.

7. Swimming
The United Kingdom has suitable facilities for training swimmers of all abilities.
Swimming is one of the biggest sports in England by participation. He is even bigger than athletics according to Sports England (2014). Young people love and fanatize swimming with the majority, who participate in several swimming events just for fun. British Swimming, a unifying body set up by a swimming organization in various countries of the United Kingdom, is responsible for the management and promotion of the sport in the UK. The United Kingdom has sent a major presentation to international swimming events and continues to enjoy great success at events such as the Olympic Games and the British Community Games. There are also club competitions at all levels across the UK that identify and nurture swimming talents in all ages.

6. Bat-and-balo-running
Rounders, also known as bat-and-balo-running, have been played in England since Tudor's time. It is popular with British and Irish students. In the United Kingdom, competitors are regulated by Rounders England. Games played in England include smaller bats and balls and are often played on smaller pitches than games in Ireland, which are run by the Gallic Athletics Association. Rounders is popular mainly in England, while it is rarely played in other British countries. But the sport is gaining more and more popularity and recognition as one of the most important sports in the country due to the inter-school and regional competitions that take place in the United Kingdom.

Here are some of the most popular sports in the UK

5. Speedway
Track sport in the United Kingdom has changed little since its inception in the 1920s. The country has three domestic speed leagues - Elite, Premium and National Leagues. The Elite League is the highest national league in the country, while the National League is the third series designed to nurture young talent across the country. To prevent teams from becoming too strong and ensuring competitiveness in the race, Elite and Premier Leagues have introduced point limits. The grand prize on the track, which is held annually in Cardiff, is the main world championship. England hosts the World Cup semi-finals on the track every year.

4. Cricket
Cricket is the national sport of England, although the country itself does not have its own team. Instead, she teamed up with Wales. Cricket was first incorporated in the United Kingdom before spreading to the rest of the British Commonwealth. There are 18 professional cricket clubs in the United Kingdom with a majority in England. The clubs compete in the first-class district championship every summer. The championship consists of two leagues in which matches are played for four days. Although Scotland and Ireland have their own cricket teams, the game is not as popular in both countries as in England and Wales.

3. Field hockey
Hockey ranks third on the list of popular sports used in the UK. The UK hockey teams were successful in the international games with the men's team that won the 1988 Olympics and the women's team that won the 2016 Olympics. However, the success of British hockey has faltered in recent years. It receives less television coverage than other sports. The success of the women's team at the 2016 Olympics raised the profile of the sport in the UK.

2. Rugby
Rugby was once associated with Britain's elite. However, its popularity has increased over time so much that it is one of the biggest sports in the country. Rugby is sponsored by the UK government and is run by the Rugby Football League. There are two different types of rugby that are played in the UK, each with its own rules - a rugby union and a rugby league. Both countries have separate leagues and national teams in the participating countries in the UK. National teams compete in a variety of competitions, including the Six Nation Championship and the Rugby League Super League.

1. Football
Football is an extremely popular sport played in the United Kingdom. In fact, every country in the UK has its own football association. Each country is home to dozens of its own leagues. The top tournament in England is called the FA cup. The origins of football are ancient and most likely come from China around the third century. However, the association's football has its roots in England, where it remains incredibly common. It is also the most popular sport in the world.