Volleyball

Invented in 1895, the first volleyball world championships weren’t held until 1949 and then introduced as an Olympic sport in 1964. It’s considered one of the most popular sports around the world next to soccer.
Sentence: Spike harder, play smarter, play volleyball.
Badminton

The first badminton club was started in 1877 but the game didn’t take off in popularity until the 1930s. It’s considered the fastest racquetball sport in the world with speeds reaching up to 200 mph (321 kph). Despite its popularity, it didn’t make its debut appearance in the Olympics until 1992.
Sentence: Badminton is a very good alternative exercise for all of us.
Athletics

Athletic is by far the most global sport of them all which include several disciplines of course with Running, long jump and other track/field events. Athletics is also the high point of Olympic games as Athletics based sports are the most watched during any Olympic event.
Sentence: Athletics? Run as fast as a Cheetah.
Cycling

Since its inception, the bicycle has grown in popularity with its continued re-invention. The first Tour de France was in 1903 and today around half the world’s population watches it on television which is about 188 countries.
Sentence: Cycling is not good for people with weak legs.
Bowling

Originally derived from a sport in ancient Egypt, bowling was popular in Germany before it arrived in the United States and became a major sensation.
Sentence: Roll and hit the right spot! Do Bowling!
Tennis

Deriving from England, the United States adopted tennis early on and championed the sport with almost 17 million Americans playing the sport. While it ebbs and flows in popularity, it’s still a multi-million dollar sport worldwide.
Sentence: Hold the tennis racket firmly or else…
Formula 1

Formula 1 racers can reach speeds up to 230 mph (370 kph) so it’s unlikely they can point back to ancient Greece as the starting point to their sport. Either way, starting with the first Grand Prix in 1906, Formula 1 racing grew in popularity over time and has become an international sport.
Sentence: Too many formulas? Do formula 1. It’s not typical car racing!
Boxing

Originally, boxing involved no rules and bare knuckles fighting where someone was likely going to die but as time progressed, more rules and protections were put in place. Still, boxing remains a violent sport that has been banned in some countries. Despite that, it still draws large audiences.
Sentence: Why do they call it boxing when it is played in a ring?
American Football

American Football is mostly a phenomenon in the United States. But it derives from elements of English sports like rugby and soccer. Despite being only popular in one country, the Super Bowl is watched by millions of people every year.
Sentence: Be strong, be firm, be smart, be a player of American Football.
Baseball

Baseball is another American phenomenon that’s most popular in the United States but has spread to other countries as well. The first world series was in 1903 and since then it’s grown to become a major sport.
Sentence: “Hit and Run” says baseball.
References:
https://list25.com/25-most-popular-sports-in-the-world/
https://www.totalsportek.com/most-popular-sports/