“TOP 5 FACTS ABOUT SPORTS”: BASKETBALL

19.02.2025

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, with over 2.4 billion fans globally.

It developed rapidly thanks to the Olympics. Basketball was included in the program of the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, which gave a significant boost to its global popularity.

Speed and intensity. Basketball is one of the fastest-paced team sports. A single game can feature more than 100 offensive plays.

Requires excellent physical fitness. Basketball players need not only strong technical skills but also endurance, strength, and coordination. People with various body types can play this sport.

Basketball tournaments are often record-breaking. The NBA has seen many records, including Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in 1962 — a record that remains unbroken to this day.

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