De Jure National Sports
| Country | Sport | Year defined as national sport |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Pato | 1953 |
| Bahamas | Sloop sailing | 1993 |
| Bangladesh ("national game") | Kabaddi | 1972 |
| Brazil | Capoeira | 1972 |
| Canada | Lacrosse (summer), Ice hockey (winter) | 1994 |
| Chile | Chilean rodeo | 1962 |
| Colombia | Tejo | 2000 |
| Iran | Varzesh-e Bastani, Wrestling | 1976 |
| Mexico | Charrería | 1933 |
| Philippines | Arnis | 2009 |
| Puerto Rico ("autochthonous sport") | Paso Fino | 1966 |
| Sri Lanka | Volleyball | 1991 |
| Uruguay | Destrezas Criollas (Creole Skills) |
2006 |
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