Have you ever been part of a sports team?

Yes, I have. When I was in secondary school, I was part of a football team for about two years. I wasn’t the most talented player, to be honest, but I really enjoyed the training sessions and the feeling of working towards a shared goal. It taught me how to communicate under pressure and trust other people instead of trying to do everything on my own. In my culture, team sports are quite popular, especially football and volleyball. People often play them at school, at work, or even in local neighbourhood competitions. I think team games are popular because they’re social and exciting, and they give people a reason to gather and support each other. I do like watching team games, particularly football, because the result can change very quickly and there’s a lot of strategy involved. Compared with individual sports, team sports depend much more on cooperation, chemistry, and clear roles, while individual sports usually focus more on personal discipline and mental strength.