The Badminton World Championships Come to India
Key Vocabulary
a person who takes part in a sport or game
The player moved quickly across the court.
the person who wins an important competition
She wants to become world champion.
to provide the place for an event
India will host the tournament.
a person who strongly likes a sport, team or player
Many fans will watch the matches.
the area where sports such as badminton are played
Two players walked onto the badminton court.
Article
A big badminton event is coming to India. The BWF World Championships start in New Delhi on August 17. They finish on August 23. [1]
Top badminton players from many countries will compete. They want to become world champion. Players must qualify for the event. [2]
India is the host country. Indian players can play in front of local fans. P. V. Sindhu, a former world champion, is one of India's famous players. [3]
Badminton is a very fast sport. Players run, jump and change direction quickly. They also need to think carefully about every shot.
Playing at home can be exciting. Fans can give athletes energy. But athletes may also feel pressure because people want them to win.
The championships give people in India a chance to see world-class badminton close to home. They may also inspire more young people to try the sport.
Discussion Questions
- What sports do people enjoy in your country?
- What makes badminton fun to watch?
- How do fans help athletes during a competition?
- What sport would you like to see in a stadium?
- What can children learn from professional athletes?
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