The YouGov Sports Study assessed the opinions and attitudes of the public toward doping and the appropriate length of bans for those caught using performance-enhancing substances.

In recent years there have been several cases of sports events being mired in political controversy. The YouGov Sports Study looked at what actions connected to politics should (not) be allowed at sports

The YouGov Sports Study gauged public interest in the sports included in the most recent Summer Olympics cycle and considered whether certain sports should be added or removed

The second part of the YouGov Sports Study focuses on the British public's interest in the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and their perceptions of their impact on society.

The first part of the YouGov Sports Study examines the nation’s sporting habits and current trends. While there is strong interest in sport among the British public, there is a significant difference in the levels of interest among men and women.

As part of our Big Surveys project, YouGov recently conducted an in-depth study on sports, exploring Britons' attitudes and behaviours towards sports-related topics, from participation levels to political expressions within the arena.

Not according to fans

The public are most likely to fancy their odds at shooting sports

Results also show that Harry Kane’s reputation has taken a hit over the course of the tournament

42% of Britons are interested in the Olympics, fewer than ahead of the London and Rio games

Having expected England to get knock out already, public remain unsure of their ability to win the Euros

Half of Britons have a positive view of the key England figures as Euro 2024 gets underway

The overwhelming majority say it is not important to them – but a third say senior politicians should be expected to watch the national side if they make it to the final

More will support the Three Lions than the Tartan Army

Two thirds say that VAR has made the Premier League less enjoyable to watch

Many fans believe anti-gay prejudice is widespread in the men’s game in their home country, and amounts to a serious problem

Desire to listen in on match officials’ discussions has risen in wake of VAR fail at Liverpool-Spurs

Interest in England has risen significantly thanks to Lionesses’ strong showing in the tournament

Seven in ten English people say they will be pleased if the Lionesses win, amid growing interest in women’s football

Most LGBTQ+ Britons say you can, so long as you continue to speak out on LGBTQ+ rights while you are there