
	Worksheets Lots of people like one or two sports. Some people follow several sports. Here is your chance to find out all about a wide range of Olympic and Paralympic sports. A new sport and lesson plan every week.

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Lots of people like one or two sports. Some people follow several sports. Here is your chance to find out all about a wide range of Olympic and Paralympic sports. A new sport and lesson plan every week.

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Paralympic Equestrian

‘Equestrian’ means connected with riding horses. Paralympic Equestrian Dressage developed in the 1970s. The first events were held in Great Britain and Scandinavia. Since then the sport has spread around the world. Athletes from more than 40 countries now compete on a regular basis.
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Paralympic Rowing

The sport of rowing involves pushing a boat through water using an oar/oars. Rowing has a long history. Competitions were already taking place in Ancient Egypt and Greece. Rowing became a Paralympic sport for the first time in Beijing 2008. Have you ever seen a Paralympic Rowing event?
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Goalball

Goalball was developed as an activity to help soldiers who suffered eye injuries in the Second World War. Since then it has spread around the world. It is now played in more than 100 countries. It is played by teams of three visually impaired athletes who try to score by rolling the ball into the other team’s goal. The ball has bells inside so that the players can hear it. Have you ever seen a game of Goalball?
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Boccia

Boccia, the Paralympic sport, has its origin in games played during the time of the Roman Empire. Men and women wheelchair athletes with cerebral palsy and related conditions compete together in team, pair and individual events. The aim is to propel balls so they end up as near as possible to a special white target ball called a ‘jack’. Have you ever played a game like Boccia?
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Volleyball-beach-volleyball

A game similar to volleyball was played in the Middle Ages. The modern sport has its roots in a game called ‘mintonette’. It was designed as a gentle alternative to basketball for older players. What else do you know about volleyball? Have you ever played it? What about beach volleyball? Find out about the differences between the two sports.

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Handball

Handball was developed in Denmark, Sweden and Germany in the late 19th century. It is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team. It is a thrilling sport to watch, sometimes with more than fifty goals in a single match. Have you ever seen a handball match? Have you ever played in one? Would you like to?
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Marathon

The name of this race comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger. According to the story, he ran 42 kilometres to tell the people of Athens about the defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. At the Olympic Games the marathon is traditionally the last event on the athletics programme. It takes place shortly before the closing ceremony. Have you ever run a marathon, or another long-distance race?
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Wrestling

Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world, and 5000 year old cave paintings of wrestlers have been found. It was included in the ancient Olympics and was considered so historically significant that it became a focus of the modern Olympics when they were organised in Athens in 1896. Have you ever tried wrestling or seen a bout? If not, would you like to?
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Weightlifting

People have been measuring their strength against each other since ancient times, and there is no better way of doing that than weightlifting. It is one of the least complicated Olympic sports, but also one of the most impressive. Have you ever done any weightlifting? How much could you lift?
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Water Polo

Water polo was first played in the 19th century as a type of rugby played in water. It developed differently in Europe and the USA, though it is the European version that is now played all around the world. Water polo has been on the Olympic programme since 1908. It is a tough sport which requires great stamina – athletes are not allowed to touch the sides or bottom of the pool during the whole game! Have you ever played water polo or seen a game?

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Archery

Apprenez les règles du Tir à l’Arc et lisez d’avantage sur les évènements intéressants de cet ancien sport.
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Athletics (field)

La Devise Olympique : Citus, Altius, Fortius (Plus Vite, Plus Haut, Plus Fort) a été proposée par le fondateur des Jeux Olympiques modernes Pierre de Coubertin, peut-être il pensait à l’athlétisme. Avez-vous déjà lancé un javelot, un disc, un poids ou un marteau ? Avez-vous déjà essayé le saut en longueur, le triple saut ou encore le saut à la perche ? Connaissez-vous la différence entre le décathlon et l’heptathlon ? Apprenez d’avantage sur ceux là et bien d’autres encore.
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Athletics (track)

Athletics is the biggest sport at the Olympic Games. More than 2000 athletes take part in the athletics programme.They compete at distances ranging from the 100 metres sprint to the 50 kilometres road walk. Have you ever taken part in a race, or even just run for fun? Learn more about the track and road events that feature at the Olympics.
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Badminton

Que savez-vous sur le Badminton ? Sur son passé, son présent ? Saviez-vous qu’il a commencé dans un endroit qui s’appelle « Badminton » au Royaume-Uni ?
Apprenez les règles et le vocabulaire du Badminton.
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Basketball

What do you know about basketball? Learn about the past and present of the sport. Also learn the rules and lots of useful vocabulary.

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Archery
Athletics (field)
Badminton
Boxing
Canoe - Kayak
Cycling
Equestrian
Football
Football
Football
Gymnastics

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