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10 lines on sports day for kids

Many schools hold their annual sports day in the winter months, and children are often asked to write about it. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 7 November 2026

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Make it your own: Swap in your child's own details where they fit, so the lines are true and easy to remember. Say the lines aloud before writing them; speaking first makes writing easier.

5 lines on sports day for UKG and Class 1

  1. We have sports day in our school.
  2. We run races.
  3. We wear sports clothes.
  4. Winners get medals.
  5. I love sports day.

10 lines on sports day for Classes 1 to 3

  1. Sports day is a special day in our school.
  2. It is held on the school ground.
  3. Students wear their house colours.
  4. There are many races and games.
  5. Some races are the sack race and the lemon and spoon race.
  6. Parents come to cheer for us.
  7. The chief guest opens the event.
  8. Winners get medals and certificates.
  9. We learn to play as a team.
  10. Sports day is fun and exciting.

10 lines on sports day for Classes 4 and 5

  1. Sports day is one of the most exciting events of the school year.
  2. It usually begins with a march past and the lighting of the sports torch.
  3. Students take an oath to play fairly.
  4. There are races, relays, long jump, tug of war and fun games for little ones.
  5. Students are divided into houses that compete for the trophy.
  6. Parents, teachers and friends cheer loudly for every participant.
  7. Winners receive medals, certificates and prizes from the chief guest.
  8. Sports day teaches us discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.
  9. It shows that winning matters less than taking part and doing our best.
  10. Sports day reminds us that a healthy body keeps a healthy mind.

A short speech on sports day (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about sports day, my favourite day at school.

On sports day, our ground is full of colour, music and cheering. We run races, jump, play tug of war and cheer for our houses. Every child gets a chance to take part.

Sports day teaches us teamwork and fair play. Win or lose, we always shake hands and smile. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about sports day

  • sports day
  • race
  • relay
  • medal
  • trophy
  • certificate
  • march past
  • torch
  • oath
  • house
  • team
  • teamwork
  • sportsmanship
  • fair play
  • tug of war
  • long jump
  • cheer
  • chief guest
  • fitness
  • participate

How to practise at home

  1. Ask your child to describe their favourite race in 5 sentences.
  2. Practise the speech with energy, like a sports commentator.
  3. Talk about how it feels to win and to lose.
  4. Use the lines for Classes 4 and 5 for a sports day assembly talk.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on sports day?

Describe when and where it is held, the opening march past, the races and games, house teams, prizes, and what sports day teaches us.

What are 5 lines on sports day for UKG?

We have sports day in our school. We run races. We wear sports clothes. Winners get medals. I love sports day.

What do we learn from sports day?

Sports day teaches discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship and the value of taking part and doing our best.

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