by Julius Muange on Mar 22, 2018
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Here are some common Swahili sporting terms.
| English |
Swahili |
| Athletics |
Riadha
|
| Football/Soccer |
Kandanda
/Soka
|
| Basket ball |
Mpira wa Kikapu
|
| Whistle |
Firimbi
|
| Play |
Cheza
|
| Goal Keeper |
Mlinda Lango
|
| Card/cards |
Karata
|
| Referee |
Refa
|
| Champion |
Bingwa
|
| Championship/Tournament/Competition |
Mashindano
|
| Chess |
Chesi
|
| Volley Ball |
Mpira wa wavu
|
| Play ground |
Uwanja
|
| Swimming |
Kuogelea
|
| Theatrical Play |
Mchezo wa Kuigiza
|
| Winner |
Mshindi
|
| Looser |
Mshindwa
|
| Marbles |
Gololi
|
| Athletee |
Mwana Riadha
|
| Player |
Mchezaji
|
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