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A Deep Dive into the Origins of Popular Sports: Football, Cricket, and Hockey

Sports are not simply a contest. They are indicators of the societies, in which they were born, as they can enable social interaction, political discussions and cultural representations. The impact sports can have on a person on an emotional level can be huge depending on the person. Three most popular sports globally include football, cricket and hockey all having existed for many centuries across continents. Understanding their past helps in knowing how these games have become global from being local.