2. Benefits of sports
• Exercise body and mind
• Fun to do
• Teach people to work together and make friends
• Fun to watch
• They give us something to talk about
5. Football (soccer in America and Japan)
Lionel Messi
A game lasts 90 minutes.
It is the most popular sport in the world.
Players kick the ball into the goal.
6. Basketball
Steph Curry The goal is to throw the ball through the hoop.
There are five players on each team.
It was invented in 1891.
8. Baseball
Baseball, bat and glove
Baseball is popular in the U.S., Central
America, and Japan.
Baseball
field
9. Cricket
Cricket is like baseball but very
different. It is very popular in
England and India.
10. Softball
Softball is like baseball, but the ball
is bigger.
Softball is more popular with
women, and people that play for
fun.
Softball
pitcher
(thrower)
32. Negatives of sports- Gambling
Sports give people a chance
to gamble.
Popular sports to bet on are
football, horse racing and
basketball.
33. Olympics
The Olympics happen every four
years.
Athletes from all countries come
together to compete in sports.
The Olympics started in ancient
Greece.