The Spanish sportsmen play a leading role in the international sports arena. Though there are various forms of sports in Spain, the whole backdrop is dominated by football. Other popular forms of sports in this country are Tennis, Cycling, Basketball, handball, motorcycling, Golf, Volleyball and Formula 1. In all these different disciplines of sports, Spain has successfully produced several champions.
One of the greatest achievements of sports in Spain is hosting the Summer Olympics, 1992 in Barcelona. This international event has introduced a wide variety of sporting forms in this country. Here, we are providing you with a brief overview of sports in Spain.
- Football in Spain: Among various forms of sports in Spain, football is the most popular and played one. La Liga or the Spanish League is one of the prime attractions for football lovers all over the world. Clubs like Real Madrid, Sevilla CF, FC Barcelona and Valencia CF are possessors of great international fame. The Spanish national football team has also produced some of the all time great footballers.
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Tennis in Spain: Tennis in Spain is another very popular form of sport. Some of the most prestigious tennis tournaments are organized on the clay courts such as the Roland Garros. The present international tennis scene is dominated by great players like Rafael Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Juan Carlos Ferrero, David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco and several others.
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Basketball In Spain: After football, basketball is perhaps the second most popular sports in Spain. There are various Spanish clubs like Joventut Badalona, FC Barcelona Basquet, Real Madrid Baloncesto and Unicaja Málaga which have established excellent example by winning several international championship such as, the FIBA World Championship, the Korac Cup, the Euroleague and many others. Some of the all time great basketball players of this country are José Calderón Juan Carlos Navarro, Jorge Garbajosa and Pau Gasol.
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Formula 1 in Spain: In the discipline of Formula 1, Spain has created a special niche of its own. The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix is considered as one of the greatest and most prestigious events for the Formula 1 enthusiasts.
The Spanish Formula 1 has given birth to one of the all time great Formula 1 champions, Fernando Alonso. Spain, within a very short span of time has come up with excellent infrastructure so far as Formula 1 is related. And due to this great effort, the European Grand Prix 2008 will be held in the Valencia's Street Circuit.
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