Sports and games in Great Britain.
The British people like sports and games very much. Britain invented and developed many kinds of sports and games which are now played all over the world. Football is one of them. It is widespreadin the country - in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their national teams compete with each other every year. They take part in European competitions and other international matches.
Cricket is another popular summer sport. It is sometimes called the English national game. Many cricket clubs were founded in the 18th century. Cricket is a very long game, and sometimes dangerous. It is a slow game too; matches can last for 5 days.
Swimming, boating and sailing have always been popular in Britain and are enjoyed by thousands of people. The British are less interested in skiing and skating, typically Russian types of sport, as winters in Britain are not so cold and snowy as in our country.
Sports and games in Great Britain.
The British people like sports and games very much. Britain invented and developed many kinds of sports and games which are now played all over the world. Football is one of them. It is widespreadin the country - in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their national teams compete with each other every year. They take part in European competitions and other international matches.
Cricket is another popular summer sport. It is sometimes called the English national game. Many cricket clubs were founded in the 18th century. Cricket is a very long game, and sometimes dangerous. It is a slow game too; matches can last for 5 days.
Swimming, boating and sailing have always been popular in Britain and are enjoyed by thousands of people. The British are less interested in skiing and skating, typically Russian types of sport, as winters in Britain are not so cold and snowy as in our country.
Sports and games in Great Britain.
The British people like sports and games very much. Britain invented and developed many kinds of sports and games which are now played all over the world. Football is one of them. It is widespreadin the country - in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their national teams compete with each other every year. They take part in European competitions and other international matches.
Cricket is another popular summer sport. It is sometimes called the English national game. Many cricket clubs were founded in the 18th century. Cricket is a very long game, and sometimes dangerous. It is a slow game too; matches can last for 5 days.
Swimming, boating and sailing have always been popular in Britain and are enjoyed by thousands of people. The British are less interested in skiing and skating, typically Russian types of sport, as winters in Britain are not so cold and snowy as in our country.