By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. Every four years, around …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Snooker is a precision sport that requires strategy, patience, and skill into a uniquely challenging game, not to be confused with pool. Played on a large rectangular table covered in green baize, snooker uses 21 balls: 15 red balls, six colored balls, and one white …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees are part of nearly every sport, yet they are often treated like they aren’t a part of them. Players and coaches have always relied on officials to keep games fair and organized, but the way referees are treated during games raises an important question: …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, it’s common to focus on your opponent. However, most athletes agree that one of the true challenges you face are the conditions surrounding you, both mental and physical. For example, one of the most powerful factors of a game’s outcome is the athlete’s …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Focusing on one sport at a young age is becoming more common, especially as competition increases and the pressure to succeed before high school graduation rises. While specializing in a single sport can help athletes develop skills faster, it can also lead to negative outcomes. …
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By Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees have a big impact on how athletes perform in sports. Their decisions can influence confidence, focus, and most importantly, the outcome of a game. While athletes rely on skill and training, referees help shape the environment in which they compete. One way referees affect …
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By Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, leadership is often associated with team captains or star players, but being a great leader goes beyond wearing a title. A true leader influences a team through actions, attitude, and the ability to bring out the best in others even if those people …
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By Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, talent and training matter, but confidence can be the most important thing that separates good athletes from great ones. That important factor is confidence, more than believing that you can win, is trusting your preparation, staying composed under pressure, and continuing to compete …
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