Sport in Lesotho explained

Sports form a part of the culture of Lesotho.[1] [2] Football is the most popular sport in the country.

History

Lesotho first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972.[3]

By sport

Cricket

The Lesotho national cricket team is an associate member of the ICC.[4]

Football

See main article: Football in Lesotho. Football is the most popular sport in the country. The national team, governed by the Lesotho Football Association[5] represents Lesotho in various competitions, however, it has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup. The Lesotho Premier League is the top league of the country.

Rugby Union

See main article: Rugby union in Lesotho.

Notes and References

  1. News: Lesotho keen to attract elite runners. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-06-19.
  2. Web site: Miller. Fahmida. Horse racing becomes national sport in Lesotho. 2021-06-19. www.aljazeera.com. en.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-28. Lesotho - National Olympic Committee (NOC). 2021-06-19. International Olympic Committee. en.
  4. Web site: Lesotho Cricket Team, Lesotho team and players, captain, fixtures, schedules, Scores. 2021-06-19. ESPNcricinfo. en.
  5. News: 2009-04-14. Dark cloud over Lesotho football. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-06-19.

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