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  1. 7. A bat-and-ball game played between two teams, consisting of nine players each. The offensive team tries to score runs by hitting a ball and running around a series of bases, while the defensive team attempts to prevent runs by fielding the ball and getting the offensive players out. Baseball is often called "America's pastime" and is popular in many countries.
  2. 8. A sport or recreational activity that involves riding bicycles. Cycling can include road cycling, mountain biking, track cycling, or BMX. It promotes physical fitness, endurance, and skillful bike handling. Cycling can be done competitively or for leisure and is a popular mode of transportation in many countries.
  3. 9. A sport that combines strength, flexibility, balance, and agility through various physical exercises, routines, and performances. Gymnastics includes activities such as floor exercises, vaulting, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. It requires discipline, precision, and mastery of different movements and skills. Gymnastics is also an Olympic sport with different disciplines.
  4. 11. A recreational activity and sport where individuals ride on a skateboard and perform tricks, maneuvers, and stunts. Skateboarding involves riding ramps, rails, and other obstacles, as well as performing flips, spins, and aerial maneuvers. It requires balance, coordination, and creativity. Skateboarding is popular among youth and has a vibrant subculture.
  5. 12. Tennis A racket sport played on a table divided by a net, where players use paddles to hit a small ball back and forth. Table tennis, also known as ping pong, requires quick reflexes, hand-eye coordination, and precise ball control. It can be played in singles or doubles and is enjoyed recreationally and competitively worldwide.
  6. 13. A water-based activity that involves propelling oneself through water using different strokes or techniques. Swimming is a recreational and competitive sport that promotes physical fitness, endurance, and water safety skills. It can be enjoyed in pools, open water, or specialized swimming facilities. Swimming is also an Olympic sport with various events.
  7. 15. A team sport played on a court, where two teams of six players each try to score points by hitting a ball over a net and into the opponent's court. Volleyball involves passing, setting, spiking, and blocking. It requires teamwork, coordination, and strategic positioning. Volleyball can be played indoors or on the beach (beach volleyball) and is popular worldwide.
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  1. 1. (Track and Field) A collection of sports events involving running, jumping, throwing, and other physical activities. Athletics includes track events like sprints, hurdles, relays, as well as field events like long jump, high jump, shot put, and javelin throw. It showcases individual athletic abilities and requires speed, strength, and technique. Athletics is a prominent Olympic sport.
  2. 2. A team sport played on a field or an ice rink, where two teams try to score goals by maneuvering a ball (field hockey) or a puck (ice hockey) using sticks. Hockey requires skill, speed, and teamwork. It is popular in countries with colder climates and has professional leagues such as the NHL (National Hockey League).
  3. 3. A racket sport played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles), using a net and a ball. The objective is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court in a way that prevents them from returning it. Tennis requires skill, agility, and strategic shot placement. It can be played on different surfaces like grass, clay, or hard court.
  4. 4. A racket sport played on a court, where players or teams use racquets to hit a shuttlecock over a net. The objective is to make the shuttlecock land in the opponent's half of the court, while defending one's own half. Badminton requires agility, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes. It can be played in singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side).
  5. 5. Arts A broad term encompassing various combat practices, self-defense systems, and traditional disciplines. Martial arts include disciplines such as karate, taekwondo, judo, kung fu, and many others. They promote physical fitness, discipline, self-confidence, and respect. Martial arts can be practiced for sport, self-defense, or personal development.
  6. 6. (Football) A team sport played between two teams of eleven players, using a round ball. The objective is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's net. Soccer is a fast-paced and exciting game that requires teamwork, skill, and strategy. It is the most popular sport in many countries around the world.
  7. 10. A team sport played on a rectangular court, where two teams of five players each try to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop. Basketball involves dribbling, passing, shooting, and strategic plays. It emphasizes physical agility, coordination, and teamwork. It is a widely enjoyed sport globally and has a professional league known as the NBA.
  8. 14. A precision sport played on a large outdoor course, where players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes. The objective is to complete the course with the fewest strokes possible. Golf requires skill, strategy, and focus. It can be played individually or in teams and is enjoyed by people of different ages and skill levels.
  9. 16. (Track and Field) A collection of sports events involving running, jumping, throwing, and other physical activities. Athletics includes track events like sprints, hurdles, relays, as well as field events like long jump, high jump, shot put, and javelin throw. It showcases individual athletic abilities and requires speed, strength, and technique. Athletics is a prominent Olympic sport.