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WHAT IS A SPORT? Sport is all forms of usually competitive

physical activity which aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while

providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators.

KINDS OF SPORTS Hundreds of sports exist, from two

participants to those with hundreds.

Either in teams or competing as individuals.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS• An individual

sport is a sport in which participants compete as individuals

• Examples include running, judo, skiing and swimming.

TEAM SPORTS Players work together to accomplish an

ultimate goal which is usually to win.

Examples are basketball, rugby and volleyball.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES• Originated in ancient Greece

3,000 years ago in honor of the god Zeus.

• Were revived in the late 19th century.

• They have become the world’s most important sporting competition.

• They’re held every four years.

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SUMMER OLYMPIC SPORTS

WINTER OLYMPIC SPORTS

UNUSUAL SPORTS: HURLING

Outdoor team game Played in Ireland Fast and skillful game. Players use a wooden stick called hurler.

UNUSUAL SPORTS: CURLING Olympic sport Two teams, four players each They slide granite stones Strategy and teamwork are important Nickname: Chess on ice

UNUSUAL SPORTS: SKELETON Fast winter olympic sport Originated in Switzerland Started in 1882 A sled is used

UNUSUAL SPORTS: LACROSSE Team sport of Native American origin Started in the 17th century Players use a small rubber ball and a stick Olympic game