This statistic shows the leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017. The leading sports activity that was practiced in this age category is leisure sports. Almost two thirds of respondents said to do this activity. Fitness was the second most practiced sport in this age category with 32%. The top five leading sports is completed with water sports, mind sports and finally, ball and racket sports.
Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017
To rule on what is "participating in sports activities" and what is not, the barrier is set to "participate at least 12 times a year in sports activities".
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I&O Research. (August 1, 2017). Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/
I&O Research. "Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017." Chart. August 1, 2017. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/
I&O Research. (2017). Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/
I&O Research. "Leading Sports Practiced by Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older in The Netherlands in 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Aug 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/
I&O Research, Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Leading sports practiced by individuals aged 65 years and older in the Netherlands in 2017 [Graph], I&O Research, August 1, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/762466/leading-sports-practiced-by-65-years-and-older-in-the-netherlands/
