is Wimbledon, played annually during the last week of June and the first week of July. The finals are played on the Central Court.
3.
DERBY.
The Derby is a very important annual horse race held in England in May or June, on a day which is known as Derby Day. The Derby has been run at Epsom near London since 1780. The Derby is perhaps the most famous single sporting event in the whole world.
4. ROYAL ASCOT.
The Royal Ascot is a four-day horse-racing event held at Ascot, a suburb of London, every June. It is one of the most important races in Britain. It is especially popular with upper-class people. Members of the royal family always attend it. One of the days is called Ladies Day, and some of the women like to wear very big and unusually looking hats.
5.
OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
Golf is a game that in its simplest form requires the player to hit by means of a specially designed club, a small solid ball from one point to another in the fewest possible strokes. Golf is a Scottish national game. It originated in the 15th century. The most famous golf course in the world, known as Royal and Ancient Club, is at St. Andrews Scotland.
The oldest golf tournament is the British Open, first held in 1860 at the Prestwick Course in Scotland.
6.
FIVE NATIONS RUGBY UNION TOURNAMENT.
Rugby football has existed in Britain since the beginning of the 19th century, when a teacher at Rugby school, while playing football, decided it would be better to pick up the ball and run with it.
The Five Nation Rugby Union Tournament is held annually between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France.
7.
LONDON MARATHON.
The London Marathon is a long distance race. Thats the distance from Windsor Castle to
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