Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones. 1. People who play a game are sportsmen. 2. Two players playing with each other are opponents. 3. Gymnastics is the…

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1. True or False:
   • Statement 1: "People who play a game are sportsmen."
     Answer: False. Not everyone who plays a game is considered a sportsman, as being a sportsman typically implies a higher level of participation and skill in organized sports competitions.
   • Statement 2: "Two players playing with each other are opponents."
     Answer: True. In sports, opponents are individuals or teams competing against each other.
   • Statement 3: "Gymnastics is the queen of all sports."
     Answer: False. While gymnastics is a respected sport, there isn't an official "queen of all sports" designation.
   • Statement 4: "The most popular sport is tennis."
     Answer: False. The most popular sport worldwide is generally considered to be football (soccer).
   • Statement 5: "Athletics comprises such kinds of sports as running, jumping, racewalking, throwing and others."
     Answer: True. Athletics, also known as track and field, includes various events like running, jumping, throwing, and racewalking.
   • Statement 6: "International championships take place every four years."
     Answer: False. Some international championships occur annually, biennially, or even on other schedules depending on the sport.
   • Statement 7: "The Olympic Games are a major international championship in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions."
     Answer: True. The Olympic Games are a significant international sporting event with thousands of athletes across various competitions.
   • Statement 8: "The Olympic Games are organized every five years."
     Answer: False. The modern Olympic Games are organized every four years, with a Summer and Winter Games taking place alternately every two years.
   • Statement 9: "Everyone who likes sport can take part in the Olympic Games."
     Answer: False. Participation in the Olympic Games is typically limited to elite athletes who have qualified through rigorous national and international competitions.
   • Statement 10: "The athletes or teams who place first, second or third in each event receive medals."
     Answer: True. In most sporting competitions, medals are awarded to the athletes or teams who finish in the top three positions in each event.

By correcting the false statements, we can better understand the distinctions between various sports-related concepts and the realities of international sporting events like the Olympic Games.