[For Elementary School Students] Sports Quiz

setter

They are responsible for instantly handling any ball and delivering an accurate toss. Because of that, it’s a position that demands not only agility and excellent athletic ability, but also sound judgment and flexibility.

400 meters

When the switch to the metric system occurred, the then-standard 440-yard (about 402 m) track was rounded down and changed to a 400 m track.

Health and Sports Day

Originally, October 10—the date the Tokyo Olympics were held in 1964—was designated as Health and Sports Day. However, due to the Happy Monday system introduced in 2000, the second Monday of October was set as Sports Day.

translation

A “free throw” is a shot you can take without interference from the opponent when they have committed a foul. However, whereas a regular field goal is worth 2 points, a free throw is worth only 1 point.

Street

The events that were officially added starting with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are “Park” and “Street.” In “Park,” athletes compete by performing tricks on a complex course featuring bumps and curved surfaces, while “Street” is contested on a course modeled after urban environments, using elements like stairs and handrails.

Parkour

Although it was not selected as an official Olympic event, parkour is gaining momentum worldwide. Originating in France, this discipline focuses on training the body through “locomotion,” such as running up walls, climbing, and vaulting over obstacles using everyday surroundings, without any special equipment.

Badminton

Since the English spelling is “badminton,” the correct form is badminton. By the way, in kanji it’s written as 「羽球」 (ukyū), which might be useful to remember!