Sports Competitions

a series of international contests in which people with physical disabilities take part in

The Paralympics give athletes with disabilities a chance to showcase their talents on the world stage.

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance.

a person or team finishing in second place in a competition or event

She was disappointed to be the runner-up, but she was proud of how far she had come.

a psychoactive drug made from the Cannabis plant, typically smoked or ingested for its intoxicating effects

They got caught trying to sell dope behind the bar.

a person who watches sport competitions closely

The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.

an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

The underdog team surprised everyone by defeating the reigning champions in the final match.

a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

The team trained hard for months in preparation for the regional soccer tournament.

a preliminary event or competition determining which participants advance to the main event or competition

England won their World Cup qualifier, securing a spot in the tournament.

an official who is in charge of a game and makes sure players obey the rules in sports such as tennis, baseball, and cricket

The umpire called the runner out at home plate after a close tag.

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

During the conference, each presenter had a designated time slot to speak from the podium.

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

The coach called a time out during the game.

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.

to make someone or something unconscious

The anesthesia will knock you out before the surgery.

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

The football league has 20 teams competing this season.

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

I like to sit on the bench and watch people walking by.

a multi-layered exercise consisted of short periods of demanding physical activities with less intense recovery periods in between

a thin stream, trickle, or the gradual formation and falling of drops of liquid from a source

After the storm a dribble of water ran along the windowsill.

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.

someone who trains a person or team in sport

As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals.

a race format where individuals or teams compete against the clock to achieve the fastest time

The cyclist set a new record in the time trial by completing the course in under 30 minutes.