Cameroon Sports

Cameroon sports refer to the games played by the people of the country as well as the activities included in the tourism sector. Sports in Cameroon include a wide variety of games and activities ranging from hiking and trekking to swimming, golf, football, tennis etc.

The Cameroon Federal Ministry of Sports is the apex governing body of sports in the country. Cameroon sports form an integral aspect of the country and is a popular form of leisure.

In the global field the sports of Cameroon have a significant position and the country has a number of popular sports people who represent the country. The performance of Cameroon in the arena of international sports, depends on the emphasis given to the various sports in the country by the government and the people.

Leisure sports of Cameroon include swimming, fishing, rock climbing, mountaineering etc. Sports that make it to the international sphere in terms of competition, include athletics, football, tennis etc.