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ぼくの　しゅみは　すうぽつ。さっかあと　バスケットボールと　エフワンが　だいすき　です。

I grew up playing all kinds of sports. Now as an adult, I watch even more kinds of sports. There is something I find particularly intriguing about how we all pick a player or team, promise to root for them forver, and spend all our lives watching them compete and wishing them success. I also enjoy watching other teams I don't like failing.

For this blog post, I chose 3 sports that I am currently obsessed with right now. The football world cup is around the corner and I am excited to watch all 32 competing countries go at it for the football's most prestigous trophy. The F1 season is just kicking off and I am excited to see which of my favorite drivers will drive the best and have the fastest car. Basketball (the NBA particularly) is now about to conclude the season and I am exicted for the dramatic few games remaining.

Sport will continue to be a big part of my life. I look forward to exploring Japanese sport and hopefully attending some events in Japan.



































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