This little boy is fond of sports. His dad has made him rings, a swing, a training ladder, and rubber ropes for climbing THERE ARE 70 SPORTS IN THE USSR. THE MOST POPULAR OF THEM (NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENGAGED IN THEM, IN MILLIONS): track and field 7.4 volleyball 6.3 skiing 5.9 soccer 5.3 chess 4.4 basketball 4.2 shooting 4.1 table tennis 3.4 wrestling (free-style, Greco-Roman, judo) 1.4 swimming over 1 boxing 0.4 gymnastics 0.4 weightlifting 0.4 Those who like swimming in winter (they are called "walruses" in this country) are convinced that bathing in ice-cold water is the best way to stay healthy