Sport
The most popular sport in Aleppo is football. Aleppo has many football clubs, among which only Al-Ittihad Aleppo and Hurriya SC are playing in the Syrian top division (2011–2012). Other major clubs include: Al-Yarmouk SC Aleppo, Jalaa FC and Orouba SC Aleppo.
Basketball, in its turn, is also popular in Aleppo. 4 clubs out of 12 in the Syrian Basketball men's top division are from Aleppo, while five Aleppine clubs are included in the women's top division, making up to 50% of the total participants (2011–2012).
Many other types of sports are being practiced by the clubs of the city. Tennis, handball, volleyball, table tennis and swimming are among the favorites.
The city is home to Syria's largest sports venue; the Aleppo International Stadium with a capacity of 75,000 spectators. Other venues include: Al-Hamadaniah Stadium, Aleppo 7 April Stadium, Riayet Al-Shabab Stadium, Al-Assad Sports Hall, Al-Hamadaniah Sports Hall, Al-Hamadaniah Tennis Courts, Basil al-Assad Olympic Pool, etc.
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