In countries where some form of hockey is an official sport of that country, it is because (that form of) hockey is so popular and well established, just like for any official sport.
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Its official sport WAS lacrosse. Sorry dont know the summer one.
Lacrosse is the official sport of Canada. Ice Hockey is the official winter sport of Canada
Ice hockey has been the official national sport of Canada since 1994. Field hockey has been the official national sport of Pakistan since 1972. It has been considered the de facto national sport of India for decades.
The most popular sport is ice hockey but the official sport of Canada is lacrosse.
India has no official national sport according to the ministry of sports. However, as noted by Wikipedia, the de facto (unofficial) national sport is Field Hockey.
It's not the official National sport in Canada. it's just very popular.
It is assumed to be Field hockey. Most popular is cricket. The truth is, India has no national sport.
Ice hockey is considered to be the most popular sport in Canada, as the sport having been named as the official national sport in Canada.
One of the first Canadian sport was invented by the Native Canadians. It was called Lacrosse. Hockey is also a Canadian sport that I believe was invented after lacrosse. It's the most popular sport in Canada.
Yes, but it's one of two. Canada has two national sports. The official summer sport is lacrosse, while their official winter sport is ice hockey.