Football (soccer) is the most popular team sport in the Netherlands, with field hockey and korfball coming in second and third. Individual sports with the highest participation rates include speed skating, cycling, tennis, and golf. In fact, sports account for about one-third of all hours spent playing games in the country. Basketball is becoming more popular in Europe, but it is still less popular than in America. Soccer is considered the national game of the Netherlands and takes place on different levels worldwide. The Dutch league is the biggest football league in Europe. Its top level is called Eredivisie and has 12 teams. The most popular sports for women in the Netherlands are volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and ice skating. The majority of girls play soccer or field hockey at some point during their childhood. Basketball is also widely played by girls from 9 to 18 years old. Volleyball is popular among young adults living in large cities who don't have time to practice other sports. Judo is the most popular individual sport for men in the Netherlands. It is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using the body's momentum against it. Judo players often compete in tournaments around the world. Sailing is very popular among the Dutch elite team, WINDBLOWERS. They race each other across the globe.