6. Gymnastics

Gymnastics have a long and proud history. The sport goes back to the ancient games , where young men were prepared for war.

Today athletes compete on the floor, pommel horse, balance beam, rings etc..


Gymnast on parallel bars
Image: Pavel Ryčl, Attribution,
via Wikimedia Commons



Words

  • ancient = old
  • balance beam = a long, narrow wooden board on which gymnasts perform
  • compete = to take part in a sports event
  • pommel horse = an object that has two handles on the top, which you jump or swing your body over
  • prepare = practice for something
  • proud = to be very pleased or happy about something