
	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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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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Taekwondo

Taekwondo means ‘the way of foot and fist’. It is best known for its combination of kick movements although both hands and feet can be used. Taekwondo is one of two Asian martial arts included in the Olympic programme. The other is judo. Taekwondo originated in Korea around 2000 years ago but it was not until the 20th century that it began to be promoted around the world. Taekwondo is now practised in more than 180 countries. Have you ever tried Taekwondo, or another martial art?
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Wheelchair rugby

Wheelchair rugby was invented in Canada in the 1970s. It is played by mixed teams of four men and women with a disability that affects both their arms
and legs. Teams score if a player carries the ball across the opposition’s
goal line. Have you ever seen a game of wheelchair rugby?
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Wheelchair Fencing

Fencing is a very old sport and one of the longest established Olympic sports. In the Paralympic Games, Wheelchair Fencing athletes compete in wheelchairs that are fastened to the floor. This allows fencers freedom of movement but keeps the athletes fixed in their chairs. Have you ever seen Fencing on the TV or live?
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Tennis

Games similar to tennis have been played since the 11th century. Modern tennis was first developed in 19th century in England. It was on the Olympic programme at the 1896 games in Athens, but after that was not included between 1928 and 1988. At London 2012 there will be five events: men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Have you ever played tennis or been to a tournament?

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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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Triathlon

The triathlon is a very demanding sport where athletes swim 1,500 metres, then ride their bikes for 40 kilometres before finishing with a 10 kilometre run. It was invented in California in the 1970s as an alternative to normal athletics training, and is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Have you ever done a triathlon? If not, do you think you could do one?
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Tennis

Games similar to tennis have been played since the 11th century. Modern tennis was first developed in 19th century in England. It was on the Olympic programme at the 1896 games in Athens, but after that was not included between 1928 and 1988. At London 2012 there will be five events: men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Have you ever played tennis or been to a tournament?
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Taekwondo

Taekwondo means ‘the way of foot and fist’. It is best known for its combination of kick movements although both hands and feet can be used. Taekwondo is one of two Asian martial arts included in the Olympic programme. The other is judo. Taekwondo originated in Korea around 2000 years ago but it was not until the 20th century that it began to be promoted around the world. Taekwondo is now practised in more than 180 countries. Have you ever tried Taekwondo, or another martial art?
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Table Tennis

Table tennis started out in England in the 19th century as an after-dinner game. Nowadays it is a high-tech sport with more than 40 million competitive players, making it the most popular sport in the world. Since it became part of the Olympic programme, China has dominated, winning all but four of the gold medals. Have you ever played table tennis? Have you ever played it in a competition?

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Football 7-a-side

There are two football events at the Paralympic Games: 5-a-side and 7-a-side. 7-a-side football is played by athletes with cerebral palsy. The rules are very similar to 11-a-side football, with some modifications. Have you ever seen a game of 7-a-side Football?
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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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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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Hockey

Hockey is the oldest known game played with a ball and stick. It was played in Persia more than 4,000 years ago and has been an Olympic sport since 1908. Do you know where the name ‘hockey’ comes from? Have you ever played hockey? Do you know the rules?
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Judo

Judo means ‘gentle way’. It is one of the two martial arts included in the Olympic Games. The other is Taekwondo. Do you know about the interesting history of judo? Did you know it has a complex mix of attacking and defensive moves? Have you ever practised judo or another martial art?

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五人制足球
体操
力量举重(Powerlifting)
拳击
独木舟和皮划艇
田径运动
箭术
羽毛球
自行车
足球
轮椅网球
马术

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