Name That Sport I
The most popular sport across the world.
Football (Futból), or Soccer.
A popular sport known for its very fast gameplay as 2 players strike a "birdie" across a high net, similar to tennis.
Badminton
This sport's venue in US is a rectangular field, 360 feet in length and 160 feet in width. Each end of the field are known as End Zones.
American Football
The person who participates in a sport.
a player, or athlete.
A tall basketball player from Shanghai, who played for the NBA Houston Rockets in 2002-2011
Yaoming 姚明
Players in this sport try to bounce and throw a ball into a net.
Basketball
This popular sport challenges competitors to move more quickly than others through water.
swimming
When you play tennis, you play on this.
tennis court
The team leader on the field
a captain
This famous NBA basketball player had his jersey stolen at an away game in 1990. He then had to wear a number 12 jersey instead of his iconic number 23.
Michael Jordan
The most accessible sport in the world though not always the most fun. All you need is a pair of sneakers.
running/track
This violent sport is fought between 2 people either until the time is up or one is "KO'd" (knocked out).
boxing / MMA
This sport requires a large indoor space with plenty of room for a matted floor, balance beam, and other equipment.
Gymnastics
A spectator, or a fan.
Winner of China's first Olympic gold medal in swimming
Zhuang Yong 庄泳
A sport with two or four players using paddles who try to make the opposing team miss a small ball with each hit.
Table Tennis / Ping Pong
This is the fastest sport in the world as competitors race each other in vehicles that would be illegal to drive on the streets.
Motor Racing
2 men or women go in this, but only 1 leaves victorious...but perhaps with a few bruises and some aches and pains from this popular fighting sport.
a ring / the octagon
The person responsible for the training and preparation of an athlete.
A coach
Known as the "Prince of Gymnastics" for winning 6 medals at the 1984 Olympics. He has a well-known sports brand company in China.
Lining 李宁
This is a popular American sport derived from soccer and rugby. It is physically demanding and involves running and tackling. A helmet and plenty of pads are necessary to prevent injury.
American Football
This obscure sport is related to baseball. It's popular in Pakistan, India, Australia, Ireland and England. Games feature a "hurler" and a batsman who must protect a set of "wickets".
Cricket
Home Field Advantage
The person responsible for ensuring fair play, scoring that competitors play well with each other.
a referee/official
First player from Asia to win the Grand Slam singles in Tennis, and the world's highest ranked Asian player.
Li Na 李娜