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The Mesopotamians played many sports and games like Hunting, Bowling, and many board games.
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The people of Indus Valley played a lot of board games for entertainment.
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The Egyptians played a game called Tug of hoop. Tug of hoop when two players play with a hoop and a stick. It's almost like Tug of war. They also played Wrestling, Weightlifting, Long jump, Swimming, Rowing, Shooting, Fishing, Athletics, Hockey, and various ball games.
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The Mayas invented and played football. They called it Pok-a-Tok. They dribbled the ball with their legs and scored with their hands.
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The Greeks played Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Water polo, Volleyball, Swimming, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Sailing, Rowing, and Handball as sports. Also, the Greeks invented and started the Athletics/Olympics.
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The Romans played Jumping, Wrestling, Boxing, Racing, Handball, and many ball games. They also played a lot of board games.