Popular sports assist in actively shaping recreational activities and in promoting health, in conjunction with various other positive aspects: providing a healthy outlet for the natural urge to move; various individual creative development opportunities; the opportunity to play; breaking down barriers through common experiences; creating a healthy feeling for one's body; mastering a (physical) accomplishment; and balance for everyday life.

Due to its broad and diverse appeal and its far-reaching scope affecting the entire population, popular sports are the focus of State promotion of sports. Promotion primarily takes the shape of financial support of sports facilities, training opportunities and assistance, provision of training materials, and especially through support of the associations and clubs in Liechtenstein.

Popular sport is the focus of
Liechtenstein sports promotion