Sport and Leisure
athletics noun
sports such as running, jumping, and throwing
an athletics (bxa192)
She’s very good at athletics and runs for her school team.
captain noun
the leader of a sports team
a captain (bxa193)
Our captain always motivates us before a big game.
challenge noun
something new and difficult that tests your ability
a challenge (bxa194)
Are you ready for the next big fitness challenge?
champion noun
a person or team that wins a competition
a champion (bxa195)
She became world champion after winning five gold medals.
coach verb
to train and teach someone, especially in sport
to coach (bxa196)
I coach children twice a week at the local gym.
coach noun
a person who trains and teaches athletes or a team
a coach (bxa197)
The coach gave the players good advice before the match.
competition noun
an event where people try to win by being the best
a competition (bxa198)
The swimming competition starts at ten o’clock tomorrow morning.
competitor noun
a person who takes part in a competition
a competitor (bxa199)
Each competitor must wear a number during the race.
exhausted adjective
extremely tired, with no energy left
exhausted (bxa200)
How do you recover when you feel exhausted after training?
hunt verb
to chase and try to catch or kill wild animals
to hunt (bxa201)
They used dogs to help them hunt for rabbits.
kick noun
the act of hitting something with your foot
a kick (bxa202)
Can you show me how to do a side kick?
kick verb
to hit something with your foot
to kick (bxa203)
Why did he kick the ball so far away?
lead noun
a position ahead of everyone else in a competition
a lead (bxa204)
Our team took the lead in the second half.
leisure noun
the time when you are not working and can do what you enjoy
a leisure (bxa205)
I enjoy swimming and cycling in my leisure time.
opponent noun
a person or team you compete against
an opponent (bxa206)
The players shook hands with their opponents after the game.
participate verb
to take part in an activity or event
to participate (bxa207)
We encourage everyone to participate in team sports regularly.
racing noun
the sport of competing to see who is fastest
a racing (bxa208)
Is horse racing popular in your country?
rugby noun
a team sport where players carry and kick an oval ball
a rugby (bxa209)
He plays rugby every Saturday with his college team.
score noun
the number of points each team has in a game
a score (bxa210)
What’s the score now? Are we winning or losing?
stadium noun
a large building with seats around an area for sports events
a stadium (bxa211)
We watched the match live at the national stadium.
swim noun
a time when you go swimming
a swim (bxa212)
Do you fancy a quick swim before dinner?
win noun
a success in a game or competition
a win (bxa213)
We celebrated the win with food and music.
workout noun
a period of physical exercise to make your body stronger
a workout (bxa214)
His daily workout includes running and lifting weights.