The bar graph presents a comparative analysis of adult
participation
in six sports activities between 1997 and 2017. The data, measured in thousands, reveals a clear trend towards increased popularity in certain sports Use synonyms
while
others experienced a decline.
Tennis emerged as the most popular sport, with Linking Words
participation
reaching approximately 54,000 individuals in 2017. Use synonyms
In contrast
, cricket witnessed a significant decline, falling from an estimated 27,000 participants in 1997 to just over 10,000 in 2017.
Football and rugby exhibited similar growth patterns, increasing from around 30,000 participants in 1997 to approximately 49,000 in 2017. Basketball Linking Words
also
experienced a notable rise, with Linking Words
participation
increasing by roughly 13,000 over the two decades. Use synonyms
While
tennis and golf saw more modest growth, swimming remained relatively stable throughout the period, maintaining a Linking Words
participation
level of approximately 34,000 individuals.Use synonyms
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