Sports higherswifterstrongermotto slogan Official Mascots( 吉祥物 ) of the 2008 Olympic Games They carry a message of friendship and peace—and blessings from China—to children all over the world . wrestlingboxing gymnastics diving badminton BaseballBaseball (Olympic sport since 1992)(Olympic sport since 1992) Cycling (Olympic sport since 1896)Cycling (Olympic sport since 1896) Fencing (Olympic sport since 1896) Tae kwon do (Olympic sports Tae kwon do (Olympic sports since 2000)since 2000) Weightlifting (Olympic sport since 1896) Shooting (Olympic sport since 1896)Shooting (Olympic sport since 1896) men’s 110-metre hurdles sporting eventsball gameswater sportsgymnastics track and field eventsbasketball football rugby table tennis baseball volleyball tennis badminton water poloswimming sailing divingfloor exercises horizontal bar parallel bars asymmetric bars balance beam rings side horse discus high jump long jump marathon hurdle wrestling boxing fencing tae kwon do sprint javelin throw race walk archery adjectivesexcitedhonoredgloriousdelightedamazingproudsignificantencouraged Useful expressions on sports 1. It is an honor to hold the Olympic Games. 承蒙邀请,十分荣幸 .1.(1) It’s a great honor to be invited. =I feel it a great honor to be invited (2) 很荣幸被邀请参加开幕仪式。It’s an honour to be invited to attendthe opening ceremony.2.Washington, a state in the United States, was named______ one of the greatest American presidents. A. In honor of B. instead of C. in favor of D. by means of A vi. 竞争 , 对抗 , 比赛1. compete in 参加…比赛Lily 将在运动会上参加女子 100 米跑 .Lily will compete in the girls’ 100-metre race in the sports meeting.2. compete for 为争夺…而竞争 / 比赛The two teams compete for the champion...