Sport in Tunisia
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The Tunisian "national" sport is football (soccer). The most-watched sports in France are football (soccer), handball, basketball, rugby union, volley-ball.
Sport is encouraged in school, and local sports clubs receive financial support from the local governments.
The national stadium is the Stade de Rades.
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[edit] Football
- See also Football in Tunisia
It is the most popular sport in Tunisia with 27,733 licensed players (2005 statistics).
[edit] Rugby
Tunisia is one of Africa's best rugby union nations, currently with 10,698 registered players (IRB statistics). The national team has participated in the Africa Cup numerous times, and will once again be looking to qualify for their first Rugby World Cup in 2010.
[edit] Handball
There are over 10,000 licensed handball players in Tunisia, and the handball national team is one of the most watched and supported along with the football.
[edit] Volleyball
Volleyball is also a popular team sport with more than 4,500 licensed players (2005 statistics).
[edit] Tennis
Tunisia holds a tournament Tunis Open.
[edit] Cycling
Tunisia holds an annual cycling race Tour de Tunisie, which takes place each January.
[edit] Pétanque
Pétanque is mostly played in the North of Tunisia Tunisia was world champion for many times
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