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Squash (sport)

Squash is a fun game. You play in a room with four walls. You hit a small ball with a racket. You hit the ball against the wall. It is a fast game. Do you want to play?

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Stadium

A stadium is a big place. It is for sports and music. People sit in rows to watch. Many people can go there at once. It is a fun place to be. Do you like to watch games?

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Summer Olympic Games

People play many sports together. These games happen every four years. Many countries join in. They win gold, silver, and bronze medals. It is a big, happy party. Do you like to play sports?

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Surfing

Surfing is riding on waves. You use a board to move. The water carries you to the shore. It is a fun way to play. Many people love the ocean. Do you want to try it?

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Table tennis

You play table tennis on a table. You hit a light ball with a small racket. The ball flies fast over a net. It is fun to play with friends. People play this game all over the world. Do you want to try it?

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Tour de France

People ride bikes in a big race. It is in France. It lasts for many days. The best rider wears a yellow shirt. It is a fun race to watch. Do you like to ride bikes?

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UEFA Champions League

Big teams play a game of soccer. They play in Europe. It is a very big game. Many people watch it on TV. It is fun to see who wins. Do you like soccer?

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Winter Olympic Games

People play games on snow and ice. These games happen every four years. Athletes skate and ski very fast. It is fun to watch them. We can cheer for our teams. Do you like the snow?

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Women's sports

Girls and women love to play sports. They play games in many places. Some play ball games in China. They also play on ice. It is fun to move and play. Do you like to play sports too?

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Wrestling

Wrestling is a sport of strength. People grab and hold each other. They try to throw or pin a friend. It has been around for a long time. People love to test their skill. It is fun to watch. Do you like sports?

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100 metres

A 100 metre race is a fast run. Runners run in a straight line. They wait for a loud gun to start. Then they run as fast as they can. It is a very exciting race. Do you like to run fast?

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Aleksandr Karelin

Aleksandr Karelin was a great wrestler. He won many gold medals. He was very, very strong. People called him the Russian Bear. He worked hard every day. He even won many big games. Do you like sports?

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Alfredo Di Stéfano

Alfredo was a great soccer player. He played in many big games. He scored many goals for his team. People loved to watch him play. He was very fast and good. Do you like to play sports?

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Angling

You can catch fish with a hook. You use a long stick called a rod. Put tasty food on the hook. Wait for a fish to bite. It is fun to wait. Do you like to fish?

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Archery

Archery is using a bow. You shoot arrows at a target. People did this long ago. Now, it is a fun sport. It is a great skill to learn. Do you want to try it?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a famous man. He was a very strong athlete. He won many big prizes for his muscles. He also acted in many movies. Later, he was a leader in California. He worked very hard to reach his…

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Asian Games

The Asian Games is a big sports party. Many people from Asia play together. They run, jump, and play games. It helps people be friends. It is very fun! Do you like sports?

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Babe was a great athlete. She played many sports. She won gold medals in running. She also played golf very well. People loved to watch her play. She was a star. Do you like sports too?

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Bobsleigh

People race in fast sleds. They slide down icy tracks. The sleds go very fast. Teams work hard to win. It is a fun winter sport. Would you like to ride in a sled?

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Bowling

Bowling is a fun game. You roll a ball. It hits tall pins. The pins fall down. It is a great way to play. Do you want to try it?

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

This is a way to fight. You can use it to stay safe. It helps a small person beat a big person. You fight on the ground. It is fun to learn. Do you want to try it?

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Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was a famous actor. He was also a great fighter. He taught many people how to move. He made movies with fast action. People all over the world love his films. Do you like action movies?

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Bullfighting

People watch bullfights in big rings. A person uses a cloth to move. The bull follows the cloth. It looks like a dance. Some people call it art. Do you like to watch shows?

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Canoeing

You can go in a small boat. You use a paddle to move. You can go on a lake. You can go on a river. It is fun to race. It is fun to camp. Do you want to try it?

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Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis is a fast runner. He can jump very far too. He won many gold medals. This shows he was a great athlete. He worked very hard to win. Do you like to run fast?

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Colosseum

The Colosseum is a giant building. It is in Rome. It was built a long time ago. Many people went there to see shows. It is a famous place today. Do you want to see it?

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a great soccer player. He plays for many teams. He scores many goals. He works very hard to win. He is a star in his sport. Do you like to play soccer too?

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Curling

Curling is a fun game on ice. Players slide heavy stones. They try to hit a target. Teams work hard together. It is a great sport. Do you like to slide?

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Darts

Darts is a fun game. You throw small, sharp things. They fly at a round board. You try to hit the right spots. It is a game of skill. Do you want to try it?

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Decathlon

A decathlon is a big race. It has ten parts. You run and jump. You also throw things. It takes two days. People call the winner the greatest athlete. Do you like to run?

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Discus throw

People throw a heavy disc. It is a fun sport. You spin in a circle. Then you let it go. It flies far away. It is an old game. Do you want to try it?

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Don Bradman

Don Bradman was a great cricket player. He played for Australia. He was very good at hitting the ball. Many people loved to watch him play. He is a hero in his home. Do you like to play sports?

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Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx was a great bike rider. He won many big races. He won over 500 races. This shows he was very fast. He loved to ride his bike. Do you like to ride bikes too?

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Edmund Hillary

Edmund Hillary was a great climber. He climbed the tallest mountain. He went with his friend Tenzing. They worked hard to reach the top. He also helped build schools for others. Do you like to climb trees?

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Fanny Blankers-Koen

Fanny was a fast runner. She won many gold medals. She was also a mom. People called her the flying housewife. She showed that moms can be great at sports. Do you like to run fast?

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Florence Griffith Joyner

Flo-Jo was a very fast runner. She won many gold medals. She loved bright colors and fun clothes. People loved to watch her run. She was a star in the Olympics. Do you like to run fast too?

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Franz Beckenbauer

Franz was a great soccer player. He played for a team in Germany. He even led his team to win a big trophy. Many people call him "the Emperor." He loved the game very much. Do you like to play soccer too?

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Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe was a great hockey player. He played for many years. He was very strong and fast. He helped his team win many cups. People call him Mr. Hockey. Do you like to play sports?

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Haile Gebrselassie

Haile is a great runner. He runs very far and very fast. He won many big gold medals. This makes his home country proud. He is a hero to many. Do you like to run fast too?

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High jump

High jump is a fun sport. You run and jump over a bar. You must not hit the bar. You land on a soft mat. It is exciting to see how high you go! Can you jump high?

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Hiking

Hiking is a long walk. You walk on trails. You can go up big mountains. It is good for your body. It can be a lot of fun. Do you like to walk outside?

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Horse racing

Horses run fast in races. People watch them go. Some horses jump over things. Others pull a small cart. This is a very old sport. It is fun to watch. Do you like horses?

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Ice skating

You can glide on ice. Put metal blades on your feet. You can skate on lakes. You can skate on rinks too. It is a lot of fun. Do you want to try it?

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie is a fast runner. She jumps very far. She won many gold medals. These medals are for being the best. She helps kids learn and play. Do you like to run fast too?

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Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus is a great golfer. He won many big games. People call him the Golden Bear. He even helps make golf courses. He is very good at his job. Do you like to play sports?

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Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was a fast runner. He ran in big races. He won four gold medals. This made him very famous. He was a great athlete. Do you like to run fast too?

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Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe was a great athlete. He won gold medals. He played many sports. He played football and baseball too. People still remember him today. He was very fast and strong. Do you like to play sports?

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Joe Louis

Joe Louis was a great boxer. He fought in a big ring. He was a world champion for a long time. Many people loved him. He was a hero to many. Do you like sports?

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