In Sofia, sports are among the prime recreational activities. Sofia is also a major centre for Bulgarian sports. The city is the home to a number of reputed Bulgarian sports clubs. Some of the distinguished sport clubs of Sofia are:
- Slavia Sofia
- CSKA Sofia
- Levski Sofia
- Spartak Sofia
- Akademik Sofia
- Lokomotiv Sofia
Of various sports in Sofia, football is the most popular game. Basketball and volleyball are also popular in Sofia. To practice games, and to hold national level tournaments, Sofia has a number of sports venues and stadiums. The most well-known sports venues in Sofia are,
- Universiade Hall
- Vasil Levski National Stadium
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In recent years Golf has become one of the popular indoor games in Sofia. A few years' back, 'Air Sofia', the city golf club has opened the first golf course in Sofia.
Sports in Sofia also include the outdoor activities, such as winter sports and beach activities in Sofia. Of various out-of-doors sports in Sofia, the most popular are hiking, and beach sports activities.
The Beach Sport activities in Sofia includes,
- Para-sailing
- Wind-surfing
- Scuba diving
- Hang-gliding
- Water skiing
- Water-wheels
- Water slides
- Ungee jumping
- Motor-launch cruises
Sofia sports are the part of Sofia culture, activities and amusements.
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