Topic Vocabulary:

agility (noun [u])

Definition: Being able to move quickly and easily.

Example: The cat's agility allowed it to quickly climb up the tree and escape the dog.

athleticism (noun [u])

Definition: The physical abilities, fitness, strength, and skill required for sports and physical activities.

Example: Her natural athleticism made her excel in a variety of sports like volley ball, tennis, and swimming.

ball sport (noun [c])

Definition: Games where people use a ball to play, like football or basketball.

Example: Football is a popular ball sport that is played by millions around the world.

cheer (verb)

Definition: Showing support and happiness by clapping, shouting, or being excited.

Example: The crowd cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.

commentator (noun [c])

Definition: Someone who describes on TV or radio what is happening in a sporting event.

Example: The commentator explained the game's key moments to the viewers.

competitive (adjective)

Definition: Trying hard to win against others.

Example: The two friends are very competitive and always try to outdo each other in games.

contact sport (noun [c])

Definition: A sport in which there is physical contact between players, such as football or rugby.

Example: Boxing is a contact sport that involves physical contact and punches between opponents.

fast-paced (adjective)

Definition: Happening quickly and with a lot of energy.

Example: The football match's fast-paced action kept me on the edge of my seat.

hooligan (noun [c])

Definition: A person who behaves badly, often causing trouble or violence in public settings.

Example: The hooligans caused trouble after the football match, damaging property.

martial arts (noun [pl])

Definition: Various types of self-defence or combat techniques practised as a sport. 

Example: He's been studying martial arts for years to learn self-defence.

motorsport (noun [u])

Definition: Racing with fast cars or motorbikes.

Example: My dad loves watching motorsport on TV, especially Formula 1.

professional (noun [c])

Definition: An individual who is paid to play a particular sport or activity at a high level.

Example: She became a professional player after years of dedication and hard work.

racket sport (noun [c])

Definition: Games where people hit a ball with a racket, like tennis or badminton. 

Example: He was always good at racket sports because he had excellent hand to eye coordination.

spectator (noun [c])

Definition: A person who watches a sports or other event.

Example: The stadium was filled with spectators cheering for their favourite team.

sponsorship (noun [u])

Definition: When money is given to an event, team, or individual in exchange for advertising.

Example: The football player made a huge amount of money from a sponsorship deal with Reebok.

sports hall (noun [c])

Definition: A large indoor space for playing sports or exercising.

Example: The kids played basketball in the sports hall after school.

stand (noun)

Definition: Where people sit or stand to watch sports games or concerts.

Example: We cheered loudly from the stands as our team scored a goal.

televised (adjective)

Definition: Shown on television.

Example: The championship game will be televised on Saturday.

top-flight (adjective)

Definition: The highest level of quality or skill.

Example: She's a top-flight athlete and regularly competes in international competitions.

work off (phrasal verb)

Definition: To get rid of or reduce something, like stress or calories, through physical activity.

Example: I'm going for a run to work off the extra calories from dinner.