Sport from A to Z

The most famous football player in Ukraine is ____.

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A famous footballer from Uruguay, has played 150 matches in his Real T-shirt at the Spanish championship! He has scored 13 goals and lost only a few shots!

• Federico Valverde

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Lionel Messi

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He is a famous football player from Argentina. He was born in Rosario in 1987 in a workingclass family. He started playing football at the age of five. When he turned 13, the sporting director of FC Barcelona asked him to join his youth academy but for that the boy had to move to Spain, which he did. In 2006, he was Argentina’s youngest scorer in the World Cup. In 2023, he won the Golden Ball for a record eight time.

• Lionel Messi

• David Beckham

• Cristiano Ronaldo

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• Frisbee

• Beach soccer

• Beach tennis

• Sandcastle building

• Curling

• Hide and seek outdoors

• Relay races

• Hiking games

• Water balloon fight

• Diving

• Rowing

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Cycling

• Sailing

• Water polo

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• Skiing

• Alpine skiing

• Track and field

• Snowboarding

• Ice skating

• Figure skating

• Speed skating

• Ice hockey

• Curling

• Biathlon

• Ski jumping

• Snowshoeing

• Bobsleigh

• Snowball fight

• Building a snowman

• Ice fishing

• Snow tubing

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• Football (soccer)

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Handball

• Rugby

• Baseball

• Softball

• Tennis

• Table tennis

• Cricket

• Golf

• Dodgeball

• Kickball

• Water polo

• Lacrosse

• Bowling

• Rowing

• Netball

True or false:

There are six colours on the Olympic flag: white, pink, yellow, purple, green and brown.

• true

• false

True or false:

During the Olimpics athletes compete in more than 100 disciplines during 3-4 summer weeks.

• true

• false

True or false:

The Olympic Games take place every four years.

• true

• false

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It is a sport in which a person rides and performs tricks on a small board with wheels. It requires balance, coordination, and creativity as skaters move along ramps, rails, or flat surfaces. Many people enjoy it for fun, style, and self-expression.

• Cycling

• Rollerblading

• Skateboarding

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It is a water sport in which athletes paddle a narrow boat using a single-bladed paddle. It can take place on calm lakes, rivers, or in fast-moving whitewater, requiring strength, balance, and teamwork. People enjoy it for both competitive racing and peaceful outdoor exploration.

• Water polo

• Sailing

• Canoeing

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It is a team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around bases to score points called runs. One team tries to score while the other team tries to stop them by catching the ball or tagging players out. It requires skill, coordination, and quick decision-making.

• basketball

• netball

• baseball

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The player in a team sport (like football, hockey, or handball) whose main job is to protect the goal. He tries to stop the opposing team from scoring by catching, blocking, or kicking the ball away. He needs quick reflexes, bravery, and strong concentration.

• a defender

• a referee

• a goalkeeper

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The official in a sport who makes sure the game is played fairly and according to the rules. They make decisions, call fouls or penalties, and keep track of the score and time. He needs to be attentive, confident, and fair.

• a defender

• a referee

• a goalkeeper

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It is done on a field. It includes competitive throwing, jumping and running.

• football

• athletics

• swimming

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It is played on a rink. Players use skates, sticks and a puck. Teams get goals.

• rugby

• ice hockey

• skating

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It is played on a court. Players use a ball, a basket and get points.

• basketball

• baseball

• netball