Sporty Ind @ Ebay
By Techgirl

eBay India has released some interesting stats on online purchases made by Indians in the wake of the ongoing Olympics at London.

The eBay Fitness & Sports Barometer gauges sports & fitness popularity based on the number of products purchased on eBay India.  Exercising leads the eBay India Fitness & Sports Trends followed by India's favorite sport Cricket, followed by Swimming.

India boxers (especially Mary Kom after her Olympic success) have a huge fan following among Indians and boxing is now among the top 10 sporting purchases made on eBay India.

eBay India Fitness & Sports Barometer rankings:

#1 - Exercising

#2 - Cricket

#3 - Swimming

#4 - Football

#5 - Yoga

#6 - Badminton

#7 - Table Tennis

#8 - Tennis

#9 - Golf

#10 - Boxing

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