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Which sports are especially popular in Bahrain?
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In Bahrain, football (soccer) is the most popular modern sport.1
Other significant sporting activities include:
- Horse racing: This remains a national pastime, with weekly races held on a large racecourse that accommodates 10,000 spectators.1
- Camel racing: This is a popular form of public entertainment.1
- Traditional sports: Wealthier Bahrainis continue to practice activities such as falconry and hunting for gazelle and hare.1
Bahrain has participated in the Summer Olympic Games since 1984, though it has not competed in the Winter Games.1