What is your favorite 2016 Olympic Games sport?
There were 28 sports at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 (2 more than in 2012). What was your favorite? The results of this poll have been archived as there have been changes to the Olympic sports list, with an additional five sports added for 2020. You can now vote on your favorite sport from the current Olympic 33 sports list.
Results
Out of a staggering 13,484 votes, the favorite sport was found to be equestrian with 86% of the votes, following a successful social media campaign by equestrian supporters (equestrian was also second on the least favorite sports in 2016). Judo also polled better than expected (it was equal last in 2012). Next were the traditional favorite sports of gymnastics, swimming and track and field. Another interesting observation is about the sport of triathlon, which was last on this list of favorite sports, and also last in the least favourite sports. Also see the current poll on the favorite Winter Olympic Games sport.
What is your favorite Olympic Games sport?
Here are the favorite Olympic sport results from the time of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
| Sport | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| equestrian | 11577 | 86% |
| judo | 482 | 4% |
| gymnastics | 326 | 2% |
| aquatics (swimming +) | 210 | 2% |
| track and field | 147 | 1% |
| volleyball (indoor and beach) | 73 | 1% |
| wrestling | 69 | 1% |
| rugby | 52 | 0% |
| cycling | 42 | 0% |
| football | 39 | 0% |
| golf | 39 | 0% |
| basketball | 36 | 0% |
| hockey | 35 | 0% |
| shooting | 29 | 0% |
| table tennis | 28 | 0% |
| archery | 25 | 0% |
| taekwondo | 24 | 0% |
| fencing | 23 | 0% |
| modern pentathlon | 23 | 0% |
| badminton | 22 | 0% |
| boxing | 21 | 0% |
| rowing | 21 | 0% |
| tennis | 20 | 0% |
| handball | 19 | 0% |
| sailing | 16 | 0% |
| canoe / kayak | 13 | 0% |
| weightlifting | 12 | 0% |
| triathlon | 8 | 0% |
| None of the Above | 53 | 0% |
Disclaimer: This poll is not scientific and reflects only the opinion of visitors to this website who have chosen to participate.
Related Pages
- Vote on your favorite sport from the current Olympic sports list.
- More Olympic Games Polls
- A discussion about what is the most popular Olympic Sport?
- List of all Summer Olympic Games Sports
- See also the poll about your favorite Winter Olympic Games sport
- List of Sports and Fitness Polls
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