Notes:
American Football -タックルや戦略を使い、ボールをエンドゾーンに運んで得点します。
e-sports – eスポーツとは、コンピュータゲームを使って競い合うスポーツです;
cricket – クリケットはバットとボールを使うチームスポーツで、特にイギリスやインドで人気があります。バッターがボールを打ち、得点を目指します。
Field Hockey – ホッケースティックを使ってボールをゴールに入れるスポーツです。速いテンポのゲームで、チームワークがとても重要です。

**********************
Sports are enjoyed worldwide, with each country having favorites. In Japan, Baseball, Football (Soccer), and Sumo Wrestling are widely played and watched. In the United States, American Football, Basketball, and Baseball are the top sports. In England, Football (Soccer), Cricket, and Rugby are most popular.

In China, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Badminton are favorites. In South Africa, Rugby, Football (Soccer), and Cricket are popular. In Australia, Cricket, Australian Rules Football, and Rugby are the top sports.

Sports bring people together, reflecting each nation’s culture and traditions.

Did you know the top sports in South Korea and India? Here are the answers:
South Korea: Baseball, Football (Soccer), and E-sports.
India: Cricket, Field Hockey, and Badminton.
**********************

***********************
Recently, two big meetings were held in South America. APEC was held in Peru, and G20 was in Brazil. These groups might sound similar, but they are actually very different. Let me explain.

APEC, or Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, focuses on trade and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. It has 21 members, including Japan, China, and the United States. These countries work together to make trade easier, so businesses can grow and people can benefit. APEC is all about helping neighbors in this part of the world work as a team.

G20, or the Group of Twenty, is different. It looks at the world as a whole and tries to solve big problems, like climate change, health crises, and financial issues. Members of G20 include large economies like Brazil, India, and Germany. It’s not just about one region—it’s about everyone.

Both groups meet once a year. APEC takes turns hosting meetings among its members, following a set order. G20 also rotates its hosts. While APEC is about local teamwork, G20 is about finding solutions for the whole world. Both are important, but in different ways.
***********************

(Image from “G20 Brazil 2024”)