Sports are popular among the inhabitants of Port Louis, as in the rest of Mauritius.  Over 35 sports federations are organized under the aegis of the Mauritius Sports Council. Popular activities include football, volleyball, a range of martial arts (Karate, Taekwon Do, Wushu), table tennis, badminton, and pétanque, which is a form of boules.  The Mauritius National Olympic committee is also based in Port Louis.  Public sports facilities in Port Louis include St. François Xavier stadium, which is used for football.  There is however a general dearth of public facilities in Port Louis proper, with most being built in the surrounding less-densely inhabited suburbs and districts.