Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Sport in Burkina Faso is widespread and includes football (soccer), basketball, cycling, Rugby union, handball, tennis, athletics, boxing and martial arts. Football is very popular in Burkina Faso, played both professionally, and informally in towns and villages across the country. The national team is nicknamed "Les Etalons" ("the Stallions") in reference to the legendary horse of Princess Yennenga. In 1998, Burkina Faso hosted the African Cup of Nations for which the Omnisport Stadium in Bobo-Dioulasso was built.Cycling is widespread both as a sport and as a cheap means of transport. The Tour du Faso, approved by the Federation internationale de cyclisme, is a cycling event held annually in November. The stage race takes place at temperatures up to 40°C. It has been part of the UCI Africa Tour since 2005.

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