Sports in Diu are a mix of local recreation and beach-based activities.
* **Cricket**: As everywhere in India, cricket is wildly popular. Local matches are played on the island's open maidans and school grounds. * **Football**: Due to its Portuguese heritage, football enjoys a strong local following, with amateur clubs participating in regional tournaments. * **Diu Sports Complex**: A government-maintained facility that provides courts for badminton, table tennis, and tracks for athletics to encourage youth sports. * **Beach Sports**: Beach volleyball and beach football are common recreational activities along Ghoghla and Nagoa beaches.
