There are many types of sports described in the document, including basketball, football, weight lifting, rugby, running, and cricket. Basketball involves 7 players passing and shooting a ball into a basket, while football requires 11 players kicking a ball without using hands. Weight lifting tests how much weight individuals can lift, and rugby is played between two teams passing an oval ball with hands to score at goalposts. Running competitions involve solo races to complete a distance fastest. Cricket matches two teams of 11 players each from different countries, with the winning team advancing to the next level.