Theme: Seven Worlds of Entertainment: (6/7) Words Related to Sports

From major competitions and sporting venues to equipment, awards, and fan culture, explore the language of sports.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  1. An award presented to the winner of a sporting competition
  2. Often displayed after a victory
  3. Can be a cup or sculpted prize
  4. Represents sporting achievement
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T R O P H Y
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A trophy is an award presented to recognize victory or achievement in a sporting competition.
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  1. A combat sport
  2. Competitors wear gloves
  3. Contests take place in a ring
  4. Punches are the primary form of attack
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B O X I N G
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Boxing is a combat sport in which competitors use regulated punches while wearing protective gloves.
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  1. Played with sticks
  2. Often uses a puck
  3. Ice is one well-known playing surface
  4. Players try to score in a goal
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H O C K E Y
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Hockey refers to a family of team sports played with sticks, including ice hockey and field hockey.
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  1. A long spear thrown for distance in a track-and-field event
  2. An athletics throwing event
  3. Thrown from a runway
  4. Distance determines the result
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J A V E L I N
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The javelin throw is a track-and-field event in which athletes throw a spear-shaped implement for distance.
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  1. A large sports venue
  2. Often surrounds a playing field
  3. Can hold thousands of spectators
  4. Hosts games and competitions
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S T A D I U M
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A stadium is a large venue designed for sporting events and other major gatherings, usually with spectator seating around the competition area.
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  1. The global multi-sport competition held every four years
  2. Includes Summer and Winter editions
  3. Athletes represent countries
  4. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded
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O L Y M P I C S
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The Olympic Games are international multi-sport competitions featuring athletes representing nations from around the world.
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  1. A loud fan instrument
  2. Famously heard at football matches
  3. A long plastic horn
  4. Strongly associated with the 2010 World Cup
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V U V U Z E L A
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The vuvuzela is a long horn that became internationally famous for its widespread use by football fans during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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  1. A competition that determines who advances
  2. Comes before a later stage
  3. Can decide tournament entry
  4. Common in major sporting events
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Q U A L I F I E R
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A qualifier is an event, match, or round used to determine which competitors advance to a subsequent stage or tournament.
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  1. The NFL championship game
  2. A major American sporting event
  3. Played at the end of the football season
  4. Known for its halftime show as well as the game
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S U P E R B O W L
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The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League and one of the most prominent annual sporting events in the United States.

Sports Trivia

🏅 Going for Gold
Major sporting competitions often recognize top finishers with medals, trophies, or other awards.
🌍 Global Stage
The Olympic Games bring together athletes from many countries across a wide variety of sports.
📣 Fan Culture
Crowds, chants, horns, traditions, and team colors are an important part of the atmosphere surrounding many sports.
🏟️ Big Venues
Stadiums are designed to accommodate both competition areas and large numbers of spectators.