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Horse racing in northern Mongolia during the naadam (“games”), which are held annually in July throughout the country.
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Scoring figure skating takes a certain je ne sais quoi.
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From the basic defensive position (knees bent, feet spread, one foot slightly in front of the other), the outstretched arms are brought together while the athlete lunges toward and under the ball in order to pop it back into the air with the hands or arms. If sprawling is necessary, the athlete follows through with a dive or a roll and quickly regains a standing position.
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Overview of the career of Brazilian football (soccer) player Pelé.
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Explore the chemistry of the football (soccer ball) used in the 2014 World Cup.
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Watch this video to learn more about the history of the FIFA World Cup.
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Even tug-of-war once held its own as a respected Olympic sport.
