a surfboard (a long piece of plastic, wood, etc. that you stand on when you go surfing) or sailboard (a flat board with a sail, that you stand on in t...
famous
known about by many people in many places
swimming cap
a tight-fitting rubber hat that you wear when you are swimming to keep your hair dry
make money
to earn or get money
whistle
a small object that produces a high whistling sound when you blow into it
cycling
the activity of riding a bicycle
tidy up
to make a place look clean and organised
hockey
a game played on a pitch by two teams of 11 players, with sticks and a ball
badly
in an unsatisfactory or unsuccessful way
swimming
the sport of moving yourself through water using your arms and legs
helmet
a strong hard hat that soldiers, motorcycle riders, the police, etc. wear to protect their heads
ball
a round object that is thrown, kicked or hit in a game or sport
journalist
someone who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
coaching
a process in which you teach a person or team the skills they need for a sport
freestyler
a person who specializes or competes in a freestyle sports event
play badminton/basketball/hockey
to take part or compete in a game of badminton/basketball/hockey
wheelchair
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk
racket
a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you use for hitting the ball in games such as tennis, that has a circle filled with tight strings at on...
basketball
a game played by two teams of five players who try to get points by throwing a ball into a high net at each end of the court
gymnastics
a sport involving physical exercises and movements that need skill, strength, and control, and that are often performed in competitions
improve
to make something better, or to become better
sports journalism
the job or activity of writing sports news reports for newspapers, magazines, television or radio
lose
to not win a game, argument, election, war, etc.
goal
the area between two posts where the ball must go in order to score in games such as football or hockey
wetsuit
a tight piece of clothing, usually made of rubber, worn by people who are swimming, surfing, etc. in the sea
do gymnastics/judo/sport
to perform a sport of gymnastics/judo
judo
a Japanese sport or method of defence, in which you try to throw your opponent onto the ground
slowly
at a slow speed
track
a circular course around which runners, cars, etc. race, which often has a specially prepared surface
condition
an illness or health problem that affects you permanently or for a very long time
competition
an organised event in which people or teams compete against each other
be a laugh
to have fun and enjoy oneself when doing something
rugby
an outdoor game played by two teams with an oval (=egg-shaped) ball that you kick or carry
medal
a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave
match
an organised sports event between two teams or people
football
a game played by two teams of 11 players who try to kick a round ball into the other team's goal
swimsuit
a piece of clothing worn for swimming
badminton
a game that is similar to tennis but played with a shuttlecock (=small feathered object) instead of a ball
sailing
the sport or activity of travelling in or directing a small boat with sails
mountain-biking
the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes
easily
without problems or difficulties
table tennis
an indoor game played on a table by two or four players who hit a small plastic ball to each other across a net
answer
something you say when you reply to a question that someone has asked you
goggles
a pair of glasses made of glass or plastic with a rubber or plastic edge that fit against your skin and protect your eyes
equipment
the tools, machines, etc. that you need to do a particular job or activity
go cycling/running/skiing
to leave the place where you are in order to cycle/run/ski
coach
someone who trains a person or team in a sport
cricket
a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks
primary
relating to the education of children between 5 and 11 years old
free
something that is free does not cost you any money
windsurfing
the sport of sailing across water by standing on a surfboard and holding on to a large sail attached to the surfboard
properly
correctly, or in a way that is considered right
beach volleyball
a game which is played on the beach and in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a high net
wheelchair basketball
basketball played by people with different physical disabilities, such as birth defects and paralysis due to accident or amputations.
quietly
without making much noise
boots
a type of shoes that cover your whole foot and the lower part of your leg
tennis
a game for two people or two pairs of people who use rackets to hit a small soft ball backwards and forwards over a net
fast
moving quickly
tricks (pl)
a clever and effective way of doing something
net
the thing that players must hit the ball over in games such as tennis
refereeing
the act of making sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, or boxing, are followed
horse-riding
the activity of riding horses
golf
a game in which the players hit a small white ball into holes in the ground with a set of golf clubs, using as few hits as possible
well
in a successful or satisfactory way
baseball
an outdoor game between two teams of nine players, in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running around four bases
discover
to notice or try something for the first time and start to enjoy it
golf
a game in which the players hit a small white ball into holes in the ground with a set of golf clubs, using as few hits as possible
diving
the sport of swimming under water with use of special equipment to help you breathe
volleyball
a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a high net
skiing
the sport of moving down hills, across land in the snow, or on water wearing skis
cricket
a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks
borrow
to use something that belongs to someone else and that you must give back to them later
practice
when you do a particular thing, often regularly, in order to improve your skill at it
exercise
physical activities that you do in order to stay healthy and become stronger
skateboarding
the activity of riding a skateboard
referee
someone who makes sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, or boxing, are followed
hit
to make an object move forward quickly with a bat, stick, etc.
swap
to give something to someone and get something in return
kit
a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular purpose such as playing a sport
running
the activity or sport of running
leisure centre
a place where people can do many different sports activities, exercise classes, etc.
surfing
the activity or sport of riding over the waves on a special board
comfortable
making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without being too hot, cold, etc.
bat
a long wooden stick with a special shape that is used in some sports and games
hold
to have something in your hand, hands, or arms
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