Name That Sport I
The most popular sport across the world.
Le football
This popular sport in Asia, especially in China, is known for its very fast gameplay as 2 players strike a "shuttlecock" across a high net. Points are scored on misses.
Le Badminton !
I’m a martial art that focuses on technique over strength. I use joint locks, chokes, and ground control to defeat my opponent. I often wear a gi and earn belts as I improve. What am I?
Le Ju-Jutsu !
The person who participates in a sport.
un joueur, un athlète
Je suis un joueur de football français, très rapide, et j’ai marqué en finale de la Coupe du Monde 2018. Qui suis-je ?
Kylian Mbappé
Intense players in this sport are known as "ankle-breakers" as they try to jump, shot, bounce or throw a ball into a net or basket.
Le Basketball
This popular sport challenges competitors to move more quickly than others through water.
La natation!
When you play tennis, you play on this.
Un court de tennis
The team leader on the field or pitch.
un capitaine
Who won MVP the past two NFL seasons?
Aaron Rodgers
The most accessible sport in the world, though not always the most fun. All you need is a pair of legs and a pair of shoes. The faster you g,o the better.
jogging
This violent sport is fought between 2 people as they pummel each other with their fists till the time is up or one is "KO'd" (knocked out).
la boxe
Swimming is much easier when you swim in a...
une piscine
A person who watches a sport.
Un spectateur, ou un fan.
Which basketball player invented "The Sky Hook"?
Kareem Abdul-Jabarr
A sport of bat and ball in which a successful batter hits the ball and runs around 4 bases to score a point.
le Baseball
The need for speed! This is the fastest sport in the world as competitors race each other in machines that would be illegal to drive on the streets of our own towns.
La Course Automobile
2 players go in this, but only 1 leaves victorious...but perhaps with a few bruises and some aches and pains from this popular fighting sport.
le ring
The person responsible for the training and preparation of an athlete.
un coach,
Un entraîneur / Une entraîneuse
Je suis un footballeur algérien, connu pour ma technique et mes dribbles. J’ai joué pour Leicester City et Manchester City, et j’ai remporté la Premier League. Qui suis-je ?
Riyad Mahrez
This sport, known as "gridiron," is a popular American sport derived from soccer and rugby. It is physically demanding and involves high speed impacts between players. A helmet and plenty of pads are necessary.
Le football américain !
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". Single game has been known to last days!
Le Cricket !
I’m not a ball, but I’m essential in many sports.
I can be made of leather, plastic, or metal.
I protect, support, or strike.
You’ll find me in boxing, fencing, and even hockey.
What am I?
Le casque
The person responsible for ensuring fair play, ensuring that competitors play well with each other.
l'arbitre
Je suis un ancien footballeur français d’origine algérienne. J’ai marqué deux buts de la tête en finale de la Coupe du Monde 1998 et je suis devenu entraîneur du Real Madrid. Qui suis-je ?
Zinédine Zidane