national sport
A nation's game
A national sport is a sport officially or culturally recognized as representing a country's identity.
Some nations designate one by law; others have unofficial national sports shaped by tradition and popularity.
Baseball is often called America's national sport, though football rivals it in viewership.
Canada has two: lacrosse (summer) and hockey (winter).
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- countrySovereign state or territory
- citizenshipStatus as state member
symbol · homeland · pride · independence · sovereignty · representative · embassy · diplomatic
Joint effort toward shared aim
- solidarityUnity among allies
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- togethernessState of close connection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
community · fellowship · bonding · collective · fans · supporters · crowd · chanting
Custom passed through generations
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- legacyWhat's passed down
- historyRecord of past events
- culturalRelating to shared traditions
ancestry · folklore · rituals · ceremonies · identity · roots · founding · origins
Free time for relaxation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
game · play · activity · enjoyment · relaxation · weekend · holiday · pickup game
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- countrySovereign state or territory
citizenship · symbol · homeland · pride · independence · sovereignty · representative · embassy · diplomatic · Olympics
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- solidarityUnity among allies
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- togethernessState of close connection
camaraderie · community · fellowship · bonding · collective · fans · supporters · crowd · chanting · gathering
tradition
Custom passed through generations
cultural · ancestry · folklore · rituals · ceremonies · identity · roots · founding · origins · indigenous
leisure
Free time for relaxation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
- amusementPleased entertainment state
entertainment · game · play · activity · enjoyment · relaxation · weekend · holiday · pickup game · backyard
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
finals · qualifiers · fixture · season · match · bout · derby · cup · title · seed
- national symbolsemblem, state flag, anthem, coat of arms, bald eagle
- cultural emblemflag, coat of arms, crest, seal, emblem
- symbolssymbols, runes, symbol, asterisks, glyph
- Oil Wrestlingwrestler, wrestlers, holds, grips, pinning
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