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a person who trains for and competes in a sport
athlete
a level area for holding sports events, surrounded by seats for spectators
arena
to defeat someone in a game or a competition
to beat
free time, or the use of free time for enjoyment
leisure
an organized event in which people compete to win
competition
a person who supports a particular sport, team or player
fan
to shout encouragement to a team or a player
to cheer on
to repeatedly do something in order to develop one's skill
to practice
a room or building equipped for physical exercise
a gym
a sports official with authority to make rulings during a contest
a referee
to finish a contest or game with an even score; tie
to draw
a fellow member of a sports team
teammate
a decorative object awarded as a prize in a contest or a tournament
a trophy
a small instrument that makes a high-pitched noise when blown
a whistle
to protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
to defend
the number of points a competitor or team earns during a game
a score
a natural aptitude or skill
a talent
a person who watches an event
a spectator
to throw or kick the ball to another player on one's own team
to pass
the best performance that has been officially measured and noted
a record